Both state and local health departments are looking to vaccination as the only path to full sports arenas and concert venues, and a return to “normal” after the pandemic. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has launched the “Vacc to Normal Milestone Tracker” to show the progress the state is making toward the goal of vaccinating as many people as possible as quickly as possible.
Yesterday, Michigan reached its first goal: 55% of residents have received at least the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Since the vaccine level is directly tied to the loosening of restrictions, Governor Whitmer announced yesterday that all in-person work can resume in two weeks or on May 24th.
The next milestone, 60% vaccination, plus two weeks, allows for increased indoor capacity at large venues. The 65% vaccinated level lifts capacity limits but requires continued social distancing.
Seventy percent is the magic number that lifts Gatherings and Face Masks Orders.
A link to the “Vacc to Normal” Milestone Tracker:
https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98178_103214-547150–,00.html
Reporting for WGRT- Jennie McClelland
