Khaldun testifies to Congress on state s vaccination efforts and needs
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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.
Doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine shipped earlier this month that were considered “spoiled” remain viable and can be used to vaccinate Michiganders, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said Monday.
Shortly after former Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Director Robert Gordon abruptly resigned on Jan. 22, Elizabeth Hertel was named the new director.
Grassroots group says Let Them Play
Upper Thumb coaches, ADs frustrated by latest prep sports delay
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Prep athletes, families, coaches and athletic directors from across the state are expected to descend on the Capitol in Lansing on Saturday, Jan. 30, to implore Michigan’s elected officials to allow high school sports to resume. The “Let Them Play” rally is scheduled to take place from noon to 3 p.m.Eric Rutter/Huron Daily Tribune
UPPER THUMB Prep athletes, families, coaches and sports fans from across the state are expected to descend on the Capitol in Lansing on Saturday, Jan. 30, to implore Michigan’s elected officials to allow high school sports to resume after state officials again delayed the start of winter contact sports.
Whitmer: Variant COVID-19 strain behind delay in winter sports
No timelines set for season, MHSAA says
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During a press conference Monday, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said concerns over a new variant strain of the COVID-19 virus played a role in the decision to postpone prep contact sports including boys and girls basketball until Feb. 21. (Tribune File Photo)Tribune File Photo
EAST LANSING After an announcement made Friday by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, activities in high school winter contact sports which include boys basketball, girls basketball, hockey, wrestling, and competitive cheer will remain non-contact through at least Feb. 21.