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Lansing Michigan s target of vaccinating 70% of the adult population is not based on reaching herd immunity, a spokeswoman for the state health department said Monday as a key Republican lawmaker questioned why those who are recovered from the virus aren t included in the tally.
On Thursday, Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer unveiled her plan for relaxing COVID-19 restrictions as more residents get their first dose of the vaccine. The final phase of the new initiative would lift the statewide order on masks and gatherings two weeks after 70% of the adult population has had their initial dose.
On Monday, Whitmer s administration noted 50.4% or 4.08 million of the state s nearly 8.1 million adults age 16 years or older had received at least one dose, while almost 39% or 3.15 million were fully vaccinated. Under Whitmer s plan, restrictions begin lifting, starting with limitations on in-person office work, two weeks after the percentage hits 55%.
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by Chad Selweski Michigan s Legislature seems determined to retain the state s status as the least transparent, least ethical public body in the nation. The latest sleight of hand in Lansing is an effort by Republican leaders -– and some leading reformers on the left to bastardize legislation that would have ended a key proviso of state government secrecy.
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Republican leaders suggest expanding metrics for lifting COVID-19 restrictions if vaccination rates plateau
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Legislative Republican leaders said Friday they appreciated Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s decision to provide metrics for lifting COVID-19 restrictions, but expressed concern that basing it solely on vaccination rates could pose issues should rates plateau before 70% of the population is vaccinated.
During a Detroit Regional Chamber panel featuring the four members of Michigan’s legislative quadrant Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake, House Speaker Jason Wentworth, R-Clare, Senate Minority Leader Jim Ananich, D-Flint, and House Democratic Leader Donna Lasinski, D-Scio Township Shirkey and Wentworth said they would like more discussions on additional metrics for easing pandemic-related restrictions.
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