Michigan officials urge patience with vaccine rollout
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun urged patience as the state awaits more federal vaccine doses. They cited a goal of 70 percent vaccination above age 16 by year end, noting current supplies around 29,000 daily doses against a target of 50,000. Local health departments expand efforts as Allegan County plans 1,200 doses this week and Ottawa County received 1,600 doses last week.
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Saugatuck Twp names interim manager with brief tenure
Joe Frey, 26, was chosen by the Saugatuck Township Board of Trustees on Jan 13 to replace Griffin Graham who resigned for a South Haven post. Frey previously served as Blissfield village administrator from Feb 1 2020 until Dec 14 termination after a 4-3 council vote for poor performance.
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Michigan vaccine shortage slows bid to hit August goal
Michigan aims for 50 000 daily doses to reach 70 percent of residents 16 plus by August but current output about 29 000 per day delays plan. Gov Whitmer cites limited federal supplies and calls for more vaccines as Biden leads largest U S vaccination effort.
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Ottawa County Likely Extends State of Emergency
Ottawa County commissioners plan to extend the local declaration of emergency past March 23. The vote Tuesday Jan 26 would decide the extension, which began March 24, 2020 and has been renewed four times, affecting internal policy not businesses or schools. The move lets county leaders manage personnel and offices, including telework and public-building access.
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