MDHHS launches Michigan Vacc to Normal Milestone Tracker
New tracker includes CDC data on Michiganders vaccinated in-state and in other states for the most complete vaccination rates; 54% of residents have received first dose
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Contact: Lynn Sutfin, 517-241-2112
LANSING, Mich. - Today, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is launching the Vacc to Normal Milestone Tracker to complement the Michigan COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard. This Tracker includes vaccinations of Michiganders received both in-state and out-of-state, allowing the state to provide more comprehensive data on vaccination milestones as they are reached. The Vacc to Normal Milestone Tracker provides the most complete estimate of the number of Michigan residents ages 16 and older who have received their first doses of COVID-19 vaccine, said Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, chief medical executive and chief deputy for health. The safe and effective vaccine is the m
The move comes as Michigan remains the worst COVID-19 hot spot in the country with a seven-day average of 190.3 cases per 100,000 people, despite weeks of declining case rates, test positivity and hospitalizations. Two weeks from now, we can take the first step on our path to get (back) to normal, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Monday in a tweeted video. On May 24, all workplaces will be allowed to return for in-person work. And we’re able to take this step forward thanks to every Michigander who has gotten their shot.
As of Monday afternoon, 4,455,395 Michiganders had received at least the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. That s just a smidge over the 55% of eligible people receiving an initial vaccine dose included in a series of goals outlined recently by Whitmer.
May 11, 2021 By Jessica Mathews / news@whmi.com
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has launched the Vacc to Normal Milestone Tracker to complement the Michigan COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard.
The new tracker includes vaccinations of Michiganders received both in-state and out-of-state, allowing the state to provide more comprehensive data on vaccination milestones as they are reached. Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun says the Vacc to Normal Milestone Tracker provides the most complete estimate of the number of Michigan residents who have received their first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. As of Monday, that equated to 4,455,395 Michiganders age 16 and older or 55.02% of the stateâs residents.
MDHHS launches Michigan Vacc to Normal Milestone Tracker
New tracker includes CDC data on Michiganders vaccinated in-state and in other states for the most complete vaccination rates; 54% of residents have received first dose
MDHHS launches Michigan Vacc to Normal Milestone Tracker
New tracker includes CDC data on Michiganders vaccinated in-state and in other states for the most complete vaccination rates; 54% of residents have received first dose
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Lynn Sutfin, 517-241-2112
LANSING, Mich. - Today, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is launching the Vacc to Normal Milestone Tracker to complement the Michigan COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard. This Tracker includes vaccinations of Michiganders received both in-state and out-of-state, allowing the state to provide more comprehensive data on vaccination milestones as they are reached.
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May 7, 2021
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is launching a Vacc to Normal Milestone Tracker on the Michigan COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard.
The MDHHS says the tracker will include vaccinations of Michiganders received both in-state and out-of state, which will allow Michigan to report more comprehensive data on vaccination milestones as they are reached.
“The Vacc to Normal Milestone Tracker provides the most complete estimate of the number of Michigan residents ages 16 and older who have received their first doses if COVID-19 vaccine,” said Doctor Joneigh Khaldun, Chief Medical Executive and Chief Deputy for Health.
Dr. Khaldun continued to say that the vaccine is the most important tool the state has to slow the spread of the virus. She also noted that by getting Michiganders vaccinated as soon as possible, Michiganders can not only protect themselves, their families and their communities, but help end the pandemic as quickly as possible.