Detroit Mayor Duggan announces expansion of COVID-19 vaccine eligibility

DETROIT – Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced the expansion of COVID-19 vaccine eligibility.

He is also announced additional funding to support small businesses and a Kresge Foundation grant award.

Rochelle Riley joined the briefing to announce a grant from the Kresge Foundation. It’s aimed at supporting the performance arts community. Riley also shared details on upcoming events to celebrate Black History Month.

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On Wednesday, around 400 people were expected to receive the COVID-19 vaccine on the city’s first day of administering treatment at the TCF Center.

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