LANSING (WWJ) -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has announced that more than 10 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered to Michiganders.
The state has also given over 207,000 third doses to those who are immunocompromised, as well as booster shots to eligible individuals.
To date, 68.3% of Michigan residents age 16 years or older have received at least their first dose of one of the COVID-19 vaccines, bringing the state closer to its overall goal of 70%.
"As of today, Michigan has surpassed 10 million doses of hope in the form of the safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine," Gov. Whitmer said in a statement. "Thank you to the more than 5.5 million Michiganders who have gotten vaccinated to keep themselves, their families and communities safe. Whether it’s completing your first or second dose, or getting your booster or additional dose of the vaccine, I urge all eligible Michiganders to make a plan to get theirs today. The vaccine remains the best way to help us get back to normal and continue our strong economic progress.”
The release from the governor's office notes that unvaccinated Michiganders accounted for 98% of COVID cases, 95% of hospitalizations and 96% of deaths from January to July 2021.
"The safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine is already protecting millions of Michiganders from this deadly virus," said Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, chief medical executive. "With the Delta variant circulating and cases of COVID-19 continuing to spread across the state, we urge all eligible Michiganders to get vaccinated as soon as possible. Those who are eligible for a third dose due to being immunocompromised or a booster dose according to CDC guidance are urged to make an appointment with their health care provider or visit their local pharmacy to maintain and increase that level of protection."
Total vaccines doses, including primary and additional or booster shots, are as follows from Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson in Michigan:
-5,967,776 doses of Pfizer
-3,900,419 doses of Moderna
-352,317 doses of Johnson & Johnson
Find more information about COVID-19 in Michigan by visiting Michigan.gov/coronavirus.
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