Category: COVID-19
Food and farm workers now eligible for vaccine
More than 79K agricultural workers are newly eligible to be inoculated against COVID-19.
3/2/21: Half-million vaccine doses on the way
New cases have been rising in Kalamazoo for two weeks. Case counts rise in Michigan as well.
FDA gives thumbs up to J&J vaccine
The one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine could provide a major boost to vaccination efforts.
Alcohol sales soared during the pandemic
The sales of alcoholic beverages jumped 20% in Michigan last year – keeping one industry afloat during the pandemic.
Schools suffering from vaccine side effects
Temporary side effects from COVID vaccines are causing a headache for some local school districts.
3/1/21: Positivity rate nearing 6% in Kalamazoo
Infection rates continue to rise. Hospitalizations experiencing a bump. Vaccination efforts are improving again.
State Senate approves controversial COVID relief bill
The $1.9B spending bill has been chided by opponents as too small and ineffectual.
2/25/21: Infection average above 1K again
New infections have been growing for almost a week. The state reports new cases of the COVID variant.
New CDC-backed tool could help connect people with vaccines
VaccineFinder.org allows users to see where vaccines are available in their community.
Survey: Most Michiganders aren’t comfortable traveling during pandemic
The survey, conducted by AAA, shows 2/3 of Michiganders cancelled or rescheduled travel plans during 2020.
