Ottawa County gets replacement COVID vaccine doses after spoilage
Ottawa County health officials say 1600 Moderna vaccine vials spoiled before arrival were replaced. State figures show 11,900 doses spoiled across 21 shipments due to overly cold gel packs, with no doses administered. McKesson and Spectrum Health confirm replacements and ongoing vaccination efforts continue.
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Gentex Receives Holland Social Justice Award for Spanish Line
Gentex Corp, based in Holland, received the city Human Relations Commission social justice award in the employment category for launching a Spanish speaking assembly line concept. The initiative created recruitment, orientation, and training materials in Spanish and piloted three lines to hire and retain Spanish speaking employees, reflecting a growing commitment to diversity and inclusion.
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West Ottawa boards picks new schools chief
The West Ottawa Public Schools Board of Education unanimously approved entering contract negotiations with Timothy Bearden on January 20. Bearden currently works with See CHIEF.
Michigan and county COVID-19 daily and total cases
Michigan reports 2165 new cases and 148 deaths on Jan 21 bringing totals to 544311 cases and 14053 deaths. Ottawa County adds 970 new cases and 28 deaths. Allegan 24 new cases and 5 deaths. Vaccinations total 18,772 in Ottawa, 4,656 in Allegan. all figures from MDHHS and local health departments. Deaths include 128 found in vital records review. earlier dates may be adjusted.
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