Provinces across Michigan have reported some signs of progress in trying to vaccinate people to reduce COVID-19 transmission this week.
On Wednesday, March 3, Michigan announced that it is eligible for vaccinations for people 50 years and older, with certain requirements, starting Monday, March 8th.
Residents 50 years and older who have “existing conditions, disabilities and other medical vulnerabilities” are eligible Monday, March 8, confirms Bobby Leddy, government press secretary Gretchen Whitmer. Two weeks later, beginning March 22, all residents 50 years and older will be eligible, the governor’s office said.
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Eligibility does not mean that all provinces will start accepting patients in the group immediately. Some provinces have not provided full details on local action and when vaccinations are available for people aged 50 and over.
Health officials are still completing vaccinations of people in the vaccination phase that include people aged 65 and older and others. About half of Michigan residents, 65 and older, have now been vaccinated.
Here are the latest updates from across the state:
Bay County: Do you have the COVID-19 vaccine anywhere else? Remove your name from the registration list, says the health department
Genesee County Activates COVID-19 Vaccine Mega Website with 11,000 Doses to Be Delivered Next Week
Jackson County will schedule those eligible for COVID vaccination as permitted by the offer
Residents of Kalamazoo County 65 years and older without a vaccination appointment, asked to contact the health department to get one
Kent County: Some residents 50 years and older will soon be eligible for vaccination. Here’s how to register
Muskegon County: 50-year-olds will soon be eligible for COVID-19 vaccination. Here’s how to get it
Saginaw County: More than 50,000 COVID-19 vaccines to date
Washtenaw County: eligible COVID vaccine expansion has no immediate impact in state, officials say
Visit the Michigan COVID-19 Vaccine Panel.
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