The CDC said fully vaccinated people do not need to wear masks in most situations, but under Michigan's Vacc to Normal plan, the mask mandate wouldn't be lifted until 70% of people have at least one vaccine dose.
Monroe Health Department accepting appointments Thursday
The Monroe County Health Department (MCHD) is offering COVID-19 vaccine appointments beginning Thursday.
Vaccination appointments will be available for the first-dose Pfizer and single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccines. The clinic will take place at the Monroe County Health Department, 2353 S. Custer Road, at Herr Rd.
To schedule an appointment online, go to www.healthymonroecounty.com/covidvaccine and click the link for the scheduling page. Individuals may also call (734) 240-7925, from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Appointments are required to receive a vaccine.
Individuals age 16 and older will be able to self-schedule through the MCHD website for the May 13 vaccine clinic. Adolescents age 16 and 17 are only eligible to schedule an appointment for the Pfizer vaccine. Those under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. A limited amount of appointments will be available.
Credit themuse.com
The announcement marks the first milestone of the ‘MI Vacc to Normal’ plan, which would enable in-person work to resume across all employment sectors on May 24. Governor Whitmer released a video on social media congratulating Michiganders for achieving this important step and encouraged others to get vaccinated to help us get back to normal.
“I am excited that 55% of Michiganders have gotten their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine because it puts us one step closer to getting Vacc to Normal,” said Governor Whitmer. “Everyone is eligible to get their safe, effective shots, and it s on all of us to get vaccinated as soon as possible to protect ourselves, our families, and our communities. On May 24, we anticipate allowing a return to in-person work across all sectors, and as more Michiganders get vaccinated, we will continue lifting restrictions to get Vacc to Normal safely.”
Gov. Whitmer announces that 55% of Michigan residents have been vaccinated By Will Kriss
May 10, 2021 | 5:16 PM
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) â Monday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that 55% of Michiganders have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, marking the first milestone of the âMi Vacc to Normalâ plan.
Under this milestone, in-person work is now able to resume across all employment sectors on May 24.
Governor Whitmer released a video on social media congratulating Michiganders for achieving this milestone, and encouraged others to get vaccinated to help the state get back to normal.
âI am excited that 55% of Michiganders have gotten their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine because it puts us one step closer to getting Vacc to Normal,â Governor Whitmer said. âEveryone is eligible to get their safe, effective shots, and itâs on all of us to get vaccinated as soon as possible to protect ourselves,