How is the COVID-19 vaccine rollout going in Michigan? We're tracking the state's progress to reach its goal: As of Thursday, the state reports 2,315,665 vaccine doses have been shipped, and 1,787,509 — 77% — have been administered.Michigan has roughly 8.1 million residents ages 16 and older, so getting to 70% means about 5.7 million people will be vaccinated. Both COVID-19 vaccines authorized for use in the U.S.,  and , require two shots for the most protection —administered at least three or four weeks apart, depending on the manufacturer.The state health department has set...…How is the COVID-19 vaccine rollout going in Michigan? We're tracking the state's progress to reach its goal: As of Thursday, the state reports 2,315,665 vaccine doses have been shipped, and 1,787,509 — 77% — have been administered.Michigan has roughly 8.1 million residents ages 16 and older, so getting to 70% means about 5.7 million people will be vaccinated. Both COVID-19 vaccines authorized for use in the U.S.,  and , require two shots for the most protection —administered at least three or four weeks apart, depending on the manufacturer.The state health department has set...WW…

Detroit Free Press As America reopens, Michigan has been added to the list of states where coronavirus cases are reportedly already on the rise.But the spike is unfathomable — more than 5,000 new cases in one day, according to  Other news outlets such as  and have cited an increase in Michigan COVID-19 cases but have included information explaining the increase.Did Michigan see an increase in cases and deaths?The short answer? Yes and no. Last week, Michigan began releasing  that included probable, not just confirmed, cases...…Detroit Free Press As America reopens, Michigan has been added to the list of states where coronavirus cases are reportedly already on the rise.But the spike is unfathomable — more than 5,000 new cases in one day, according to  Other news outlets such as  and have cited an increase in Michigan COVID-19 cases but have included information explaining the increase.Did Michigan see an increase in cases and deaths?The short answer? Yes and no. Last week, Michigan began releasing  that included probable, not just confirmed, cases...WW…

Detroit Free Press New answers about which nursing homes have been most severely impacted by COVID-19 came Friday when Michigan officials released cumulative case data on facilities that house the state’s most vulnerable population.But the accuracy of some of the numbers has been called into question by previous Free Press reporting. After the state's release, some said they don't trust the counts.  nursing homes statewide have had about 5,000 coronavirus cases among residents with about 90% of the facilities...…Detroit Free Press New answers about which nursing homes have been most severely impacted by COVID-19 came Friday when Michigan officials released cumulative case data on facilities that house the state’s most vulnerable population.But the accuracy of some of the numbers has been called into question by previous Free Press reporting. After the state's release, some said they don't trust the counts.  nursing homes statewide have had about 5,000 coronavirus cases among residents with about 90% of the facilities...WW…