Originally posted on 3.15.21

The COVID-19 vaccine is about to become widely available across the state of Michigan with the announcement that the original phasing plan is being abandoned.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Friday, March 12 that every Michigander age 16 and older will become eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine starting Monday, April 5. Before this announcement, Michigan was not projected to get through all phases until late August or early September.

The press release from the governor’s office and MDHHS also stated that any person 16 years old or older that suffer from a qualifying medical condition can receive their vaccine as soon as March 22.

“I urge all eligible Michiganders to get one of the three COVID-19 vaccines. It is essential to getting our country back to normal … And as always: mask up, practice safe social distancing and avoid large indoor gatherings where COVID-19 can easily spread from person to person. We will eliminate this virus together,” Gov. Whitmer said.

Graphic by: Charlie Zitta | Ferris State University Torch