“The safe and effective vaccine is the most important tool we have to reduce the spread of COVID-19” said Dr. It is also crucial for everyone to get their second doses of the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines, which Michigan residents have been doing at a rate of 96.4%, above the national average. MDHHS says although progress has been made, it is crucial that Michigan residents continue to mask up and socially distance as the state takes steps to get back to normal. Michigan has reached another vaccination milestone in record time - administering more than six million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, with the latest one million doses being administered in 11 days. The MI Vacc to Normal challenge is a great reminder that we’re all on one team, working towards ending COVID-19.” We can make that happen for them and for all of us. That means that every person who has not yet chosen to get vaccinated is one conversation away from making that choice. “What we have been observing across our state is that the thing that moves a person to choose to get vaccinated is hearing from someone they know about why it is so important, why they chose to get vaccinated. “We can end this virus on our terms by following the protocols we are putting forward, encouraging everyone in your life to do the same, and ensuring that everyone eligible to receive a vaccine gets one,” said Lt. The number of daily cases has dropped from 649.9 cases per million to 439.3 cases per million, the percent of positive tests has declined from 18.3% to 13.2%, and the number hospitalizations has fallen from 3,780 to 3,520. Since Whitmer asked Michigan residents to pause indoor dining, gatherings, in-person high school and youth sports on April 9, Michigan has made progress to slow the spread of COVID-19. If you haven’t already, I encourage you to rise to the challenge and be a part of the solution so we can continue our economic recovery and have the summer we all crave.” “On our path to vaccinating 70% of Michiganders 16 and up, we can take steps to gradually get back to normal while keeping people safe. “The MI Vacc to Normal challenge outlines steps we can take to emerge from this pandemic as we hit our vaccination targets together,” said Governor Gretchen Whitmer in a press release sent during a Thursday morning news conference. MDHHS Director Elizabeth Hertel says the current MDHHS epidemic order will be changed soon to reflect the new CDC guidance for outdoor mask wearing. To facilitate this goal, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) will base future epidemic order actions on four vaccination-based milestones that, once achieved, will enable Michigan to take a step toward normalcy. Gretchen Whitmer set the state of Michigan on a pathway to return to normal Thursday by unveiling the ‘MI Vacc to Normal’ plan as the state continues to push toward its goal of vaccinating 70% of Michigan residents ages 16 years or older.
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