Jan 12, 2021
As we enter the second full week of January, we will also enter a new phase of the COVID-19 vaccination program in Michigan.
Starting Monday, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is moving forward with vaccinating residents who are 65 and older; frontline essential workers including police officers, first responders, frontline state and federal workers, jail and prison staff; and PreK-12 teachers and child care providers.
It’s good to see the vaccination process move forward and include those 65 and older, as 80% of COVID-19 deaths to date have occurred in that group, according to the MDHHS.
We encourage national, state and local officials to work collaboratively and efficiently to continue moving the vaccination process forward with an emphasis on vulnerable populations.