Michigan to expand COVID-19 vaccine plan to include residents age 50 and older
DETROIT – The state of Michigan will be expanding its COVID-19 vaccine plan to include residents age 50 and older.
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Starting Monday (March 8), any Michigan residents age 50 and up with pre-existing medical conditions or disabilities will be eligible to make an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said.
On March 22, all Michiganders age 50 and up will become eligible, Local 4 has learned.
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