Michigan is receiving a fraction of the promised number of doses of the Covid-19 vaccine and Governor Gretchen Whitmer is placing the blame on the White House.
Speaking at a news conference this afternoon (FRI), a visibly upset Whitmer says she doesn’t know why the state isn’t getting the drug needed for vaccinations.
“There are millions of Pfizer vaccines, many right here in Portage, Michigan that are waiting to be shipped," said Whitmer. "But the feds are slow-walking the process of getting the addresses to Pfizer for some reason I cannot get an answer to.”
Whitmer expressed sadness at the death of Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon who died yesterday (THU) due to the coronavirus.
Also, the state health department is removing restrictions on in-person learning for high schools and universities, though Whitmer is asking colleges to voluntarily push back the start of classes to January 18th. Entertainment venues can also re-open in a limited capacity, but indoor restaurant dining remains prohibited.