The updated COVID-19 boosters are now available throughout Washtenaw County.

The spread of COVID officially triggered a global pandemic on March 11, 2020. In the nearly two years since, the virus has killed millions of people and brought havoc to the lives of billions more.

Here is the CDC’s most recent update to COVID-19 booster shot eligibility -- as of Dec. 28, 2021.

As of Friday, three universities in Michigan have announced that they will be requiring all students, faculty and staff receive booster shots against COVID.

Pfizer announced on Wednesday that preliminary research suggests its booster shots are effective against the omicron variant. They also warned that just two doses may not be sufficient.

Pfizer COVID vaccine booster doses could be available to all adults as early as this weekend.