Monthly Archives: February 2021

(February 9, 2021 5:28 PM) As the supply of COVID-19 vaccine continues to be limited in Michigan, Henry Ford Health System is recommending that their patients and community members explore all the available options where vaccinations are being offered when they become eligible to get it. In a statement this afternoon, the health system said, “It’s more important that you get the vaccine rather than where you get it, whether it’s at Henry Ford, your local health department or neighborhood grocery store or pharmacy. We continue to prioritize vaccinations for healthcare workers, existing Henry Ford patients, essential workers and others who meet the broader eligibility requirements by the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services.” Currently, Henry Ford Allegiance Health in Jackson is continuing the vaccinations of those in the current eligibility categories; this week the hospital is administering the second doses for those who were vaccinated the first time in January.  HFHS is prioritizing patients age 65 and older and certain high-risk patients. Henry Ford does not have employment information available for this purpose of identifying eligibility by occupation. K-12 teachers, frontline essential workers, and others who are eligible to receive the vaccine due to their occupation will not…

(February 9, 2021 4:07 PM) Michigan reported 563 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 569,980. Michigan is reporting 60* COVID-19-related deaths today with the state total at 14,965.  *The deaths announced today includes 31 deaths identified during a Vital Records review. See cumulative data page for more information. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 2/5/21): 498,495. This information is updated Monday through Saturday at 3 p.m., with COVID-19 results included as of 10 a.m.  Monday reports include Sunday data.