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BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) Calhoun County is lagging behind most other counties in southwest Michigan when it comes to COVID-19 vaccinations, meanwhile, Kalamazoo County leads the area.
Calhoun County Health Department Officer Eric Pessell told WOOD-TV that their department is trying to make the process as easy as possible and they are working hard to combat misinformation about the vaccines on social media. He says the area is at risk of another spike in cases if more people don’t get their shots.
“The more the virus spreads from person to person, the more opportunity it has to mutate. If we get to a point where the virus mutates enough that our vaccines are no longer effective, we’re back to square one.”
Calhoun County lags in COVID-19 vaccinations while Kalamazoo County leads the region wincountry.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from wincountry.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Students, staff must have COVID-19 vaccine for fall semester at Albion College, officials say
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ALBION, MI – Albion College students, faculty and staff must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before returning for the fall semester, college officials announced Wednesday, May 19.
“Our focus has been, and remains, managing the risk associated with COVID-19, and prioritizing the health and safety of our entire campus community to ensure we are able to offer the in-person experience our students know and love,” Albion College President Mathew Johnson said in a statement.