Whitmer hails vaccine while urging safety measures
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer welcomed the rollout of the first COVID-19 vaccine doses in the state from her Lansing office. She praised Pfizer for the vaccine's rollout in Michigan, noted manufacturing near Kalamazoo, and urged continued mask use and social distancing as distribution proceeds in phases. She called on the Legislature to pass a $100 million relief plan for small businesses and COVID support, emphasizing ongoing pandemic hardship and the need for action.
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First Michigan health worker receives Pfizer vaccine in Grand Rapids
Spectrum Health administered the state's first COVID-19 vaccine dose at 12:04 p.m. to pulmonologist Marc McClelland, 46, who treated critically ill patients. He urged acceptance as more doses arrive. Spectrum Health expects further shipments after receiving 5,000 doses. Health workers and nursing home staff and residents are prioritized.
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GVSU identifies first year student found dead on campus
Allendale officials released the name of the student Taylor DeRosa a first year resident living in on campus housing whose body was found Saturday near the intramural athletic fields south of West Campus Drive Police are treating the death as suspicious and an ongoing investigation is underway Grand Valley State University President Philomena Mantella confirmed the name in an email to students and noted there is much unknown about the cause of death.
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Officials settle fraud voting questions
Holland Michigan 16 electors delegated the state's electoral votes to President-Elect Joe Biden on Monday a final formal step in the presidential election process six weeks after the Nov 3 election questions remain over election proceedings and how to administer them unfounded accusations linger across coverage.
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Michigan COVID-19 daily update for December 15
Michigan reports 4 730 new cases and 183 deaths on December 15 with totals of 442 715 cases and 10 935 deaths. Ottawa County shows 15 929 total deaths 190 new. Allegan County records 15 new cases and 0 deaths. MDHHS notes 71 December 15 deaths come from a prior records review and figures may change after publication.
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