Ottawa County vaccine shipment spoiled in cold-chain breach
About 1,600 Moderna doses destined for Ottawa County were spoiled in a statewide shipping mishap that affected 11,900 doses overall. MDHHS deems none of the spoiled shots used. Ottawa County Health Dept notes limited local vaccine supply and praises temperature monitoring as a safeguard. No appointments were impacted as counties await restocking and investigations continue.
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Controversial Confederate statue vandalized in Allendale
A Confederate soldier statue in Allendale Township was damaged again on Monday January 18. Protests have persisted since two years of debate with a sign calling the figure racist and compllicit colonizer. The township board previously chose to keep the statue despite calls for removal.
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Michigan and county COVID daily update delivers totals
Michigan reports January 20 new cases and deaths at 2.03 percent with ongoing totals reaching 542,146 confirmed and 13,905 deaths. Probable cases sit at 47,723 with 865 deaths. Recovered total 442,408 as of January 15. Ottawa and Allegan counties show county figures for January 20 and cumulative recovered counts. figures may adjust after publication.
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Biden sworn in as 46th president amid turmoil and pandemic
Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th U.S. president outside the Capitol at 11:49 a.m. as a scaled down ceremony amid partisanship and COVID concerns. The event features Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez performances, a masked crowd, and a historic contrast with Donald Trump’s presidency. Michigan aided Biden’s win, while Trump’s final hours included pardons such as former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.
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