Category: COVID-19
State reaches first vaccination milestone
With 55% of the state’s 16+ population vaccinated, offices will be allowed to reopen in two weeks.
FDA approves Pfizer vaccine for kids
Shots for children ages 12 to 15 could begin as soon as Thursday.
5/11/21: Deaths flat as new infections plummet
Kalamazoo falls below 11% positivity. The state is now under 9% positivity.
Kalamazoo halts jury trials until August
9th Circuit Court says in-person jury trials are just too dangerous during spring surge of COVID.
Vaccine reassessment puts Michigan near 55%
Health officials added thousands of out-of-state vaccinations, boosting the state’s vaccination numbers.
COVID summer camp: Is it safe?
The CDC issues guidelines for sending kids away this summer.
5/10/21: State sees lowest day of infections in nearly two months
All COVID metrics are on the decline – including daily deaths.
KPS plans in-person graduations
The ceremonies will be outdoors and masked.
Walk-in vaccinations at CVS, Rite-Aid
Two pharmacy chains have moved to on-demand COVID vaccinations.
5/7/21: State passes 18,000 COVID deaths
The state death average is still rising. Hospitalizations declining in Kalamazoo and statewide.
