From Michigan s biggest cities to its far rural areas, the state s most vulnerable populations in nursing homes and long-term care facilities are finally starting to get COVID-19 vaccines with officials hoping to see declines in the number of cases and deaths soon after both doses of the vaccines are administered to residents and staff.
For many, that day can t come fast enough.
It brings the hope of hugging a parent, spouse, daughter, son or grandchild. It brings the anticipation of simply touching and holding a friend s hand.
More than 29,000 coronavirus cases have been reported among nursing home residents and staff, with 3,683 residents (more than 28% of the state s 12,918 deaths) and 34 staff dying so far in the pandemic.
Michigan's early rate of inoculating the population with COVID-19 vaccines already lagging most other states is underreporting how many doses of the vaccine are sitting on shelves in hospitals, pharmacies and government health departments.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services…
Jan 2, 2021
LANSING Skilled nursing home residents and staff have begun receiving the safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine made by Moderna through the Pharmacy Partnership for Long-term Care Program.
The pharmacy partnership is a national initiative to provide COVID-19 vaccine to the Phase 1A priority groups of long-term care facility residents and staff. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is partnering with CVS and Walgreens through the program to manage and facilitate safe vaccination of this patient population, while reducing burden on long-term care facilities and local health departments.
“This is a great day for older Michiganders, their families and the dedicated men and women who care for them. We know this virus is a killer that preys on our most vulnerable populations, which is why my administration has prioritized testing in our nursing homes from the beginning. Now, we have developed a plan that will help us distribute a safe and effective
COVID-19 vaccinations begin today in Michigan skilled nursing home facilities; Staff and residents begin receiving safe and effective vaccine
COVID-19 vaccinations begin today in Michigan skilled nursing home facilities; Staff and residents begin receiving safe and effective vaccine
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 28, 2020
CONTACT: Bob Wheaton, 517-241-2112
LANSING, MICH. – Skilled nursing home residents and staff began receiving the safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine made by Moderna today through the Pharmacy Partnership for Long-term Care Program.
The pharmacy partnership is a national initiative to provide COVID-19 vaccine to the Phase 1A priority groups of long-term care facility residents and staff. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is partnering with CVS and Walgreens through the program to manage and facilitate safe vaccination of this patient population, while reducing burden on long-term care facilities and local health departments.