Rite Aid expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to Michigan teachers, school staff, childcare providers
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and last updated 2021-03-11 12:41:51-05
MICHIGAN â Rite Aid is expanding COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to teachers, school staff and child care providers in Michigan, according to a news release Thursday.
Itâs in accordance with a new directive from the United States Department of Health and Human Services and the Biden administration.
Health systems expect slow start to vaccinating new 50+ with health conditions eligibility group
and last updated 2021-03-08 17:44:21-05
WEST MICHIGAN â Michiganâs vaccine eligibility expanded Monday, March 8 to include those 50 years and older with underlying health conditions, as well as caregivers.
While that group can start signing up depending on where you live, health experts say you may still be waiting a bit to actually get your shot.
âJust because it opened up, doesnât mean everywhere that they will be able to get a vaccine right away,â explained Eric Pessell, the Health Officer for the Calhoun County Public Health Department.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says it’s collaborating with community partners to ensure anyone can sign up to get a COVID-19 vaccine when it’s available to them.
Mercy Health working quickly to get W. Michigan vaccinated, but demand outpaces supply
and last updated 2021-02-10 17:19:57-05
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. â Mercy Health St. Maryâs is working to vaccinate as many people as possible, especially in under served communities in West Michigan.
Several health leaders from the healthcare group held a virtual press conference Wednesday, updating the community about vaccination rates and procedures in our area.
Each member stressed the importance of being patient as the system works quickly to get eligible people vaccinated.
âVaccinating our patients in the community will take time,â said Mercy Healthâs Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Matt Biersack, MD.
Khaldun testifies to Congress on state s vaccination efforts and needs
Office of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
and last updated 2021-02-02 15:32:54-05
LANSING, Mich. â Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, chief medical executive and chief deputy for health at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, testified before Congress about the stateâs COVID-19 vaccination efforts, federal needs and work to expedite the administration of vaccines without compromising integrity.
As of Monday evening, more than one million total first and second doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines had been administered, according to MDHHS.
The state says it has climbed more than 20 slots in the past few weeks compared to other states in regard to the proportion of people vaccinated.