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Michigan adds 2,589 cases, 42 deaths from COVID-19 Michigan on Wednesday added 2,589 new cases and 42 deaths from COVID-19, as the state continues to lead the nation in new infections per capita. The latest figures bring the state's total number of cases to 854,536 and deaths to 17,939 since the virus was first detected in March 2020, according to the state Department of Health and Human Services. The state continues to lead the nation in new cases per capita for the fifth straight week despite nearly two-fifths of its residents being fully vaccinated. However, cases and hospitalizations a...

Sparrow Health System will be offering COVID-19 vaccination clinics at several high schools in Greater Lansing.

LANSING – COVID-19 vaccine providers are shifting Pfizer and Moderna doses to prevent canceling appointments caused by a pause on using the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Greater Lansing COVID-19 vaccine providers will follow federal and state recommendations to pause the use of the J&J vaccine after concerns about adverse reactions to the shot. Health departments and Sparrow Health System will store any J&J vaccine until the pause is lifted. “Safety is our highest priority. It is important that the CDC and the FDA take time to investigate these rare but serious adverse events,” Ingham Co...

9 things to know about Michigan’s expansion of vaccine eligibility to all ages Updated Mar 16, 2021; Michigan is expanding vaccine eligibility once again this month, and by April 5, anyone age 16 or older will be eligible to make an appointment. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s announcement on March 12 came hours after President Biden called on states to open eligibility to all adults by May 1. Michigan has almost 8.1 million residents age 16 or older, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. More than 24% already have gotten at least one dose of vaccine and 14% are fully vaccinated. Here is what you...

The appointments are available throughout the week.