Michigan moving to new phase of COVID vaccinations, including teachers, first responders, residents age 65
DETROIT – Michigan is moving on to a new phase of COVID-19 vaccinations, including teachers, first responders, childcare providers and residents 65 years of age and older.
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The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday that the new phase of vaccinations will begin Monday (Jan. 11).
The latest: Michigan coronavirus cases up to 508,736; Death toll now at 12,918
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4 Fast Facts
- Michigan basketball’s game against Penn State on Saturday has been postponed due to positive COVID-19 tests within the Penn State program. Click here to read more.
- Wayne County is accepting resumes from individuals interested in applying for the appointment of county sheriff. Click here to read more.
- Crime dropped overall in Detroit in 2020, even though the number of homicides and non-fatal shootings rose dramatically, according to police statistics released Wednesday. Click here to read more.
- Three Detroit police officers and a fourth person were taken to a hospital after a crash at an intersection on Detroit’s west side, officials said. Click here to read more.
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