Grand Traverse Region Sees Rise in COVID-19 Cases as Vaccine Rollout Begins
Munson Healthcare cites a slight uptick as vaccinations ramp up
January 12, 2021
Health Departments and hospital systems all across the state are working overtime to get vaccinations scheduled for those priority groups. But supply isn’t keeping up with demand.
Munson Healthcare Chief Medical Officer Dr. Christine Nefcy says “We are seeing a slight uptick in the number of cases we are seeing.” Munson Healthcare says COVID hospitalizations are up over last week, with more than 250 new cases.
Meanwhile, vaccinations are ramping up for those who are already patients in the Munson system. Dianne Michalek is the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer with Munson Healthcare and moderated the virtual update on Tuesday. “We are actually in the middle of administering doses for Munson patients ages 90 and older…. We expect today we are going to be able to vaccinate just over 300 patients.”
Munson Healthcare to Provide COVID-19 Update on Tuesday
January 11, 2021
You can view the press conference from 11-11:45 a.m. on 9&10 Plus.
Munson Healthcare Chief Medical Officer Dr. Christine Nefcy will be joined by Munson Healthcare Chief Marketing and Communications Officer and Vice President Dianne Michalek; Wendy Hirschenberger, Health Officer for Grand Traverse County Health Department; Dr. Jennifer Morse, Medical Director of District Health Department #10; Heidi Britton, CEO of Northwest Michigan Health Services; and Lisa Peacock, Health Officer of Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department and Health Department of Northwest Michigan
The six will be providing updates and taking your questions.