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Is Michigan falling short of its COVID-19 vaccination goals?

By Stevie Rosignol-Cortez
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The pace of COVID-19 vaccinations has slowed in Michigan as in other states, recently running well behind a goal of 100,000 daily shots. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer set the target in late February, and linked further easing of pandemic restrictions to continuing progress.

According to the Detroit Free Press, vaccinations peaked at an average of 96,000 daily shots in the week ending April 11. In the week ending April 29, vaccinations averaged 66,000 per day, 34% below the goal.

The Free Press reported that Republicans in the state legislature, who object to Whitman’s policies, could offer the governor increased control over pandemic relief funds in exchange for a more immediate easing of restrictions.

The pace of vaccinations has declined across the U.S. in recent weeks. The U.S. reported administration of 2.55 million vaccine doses on April 30, down 24% from a high of 3.38 million on April 13.

This fact brief is responsive to conversations such as this one.
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WXYZ (Detroit) Michigan increases daily vaccination goal to 100,000 shots per day
Detroit Free Press Vaccinating Michigan: Tracking the progress of the state's COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Detroit Free Press Gov. Whitmer unveils plan to tie Michigan vaccination rates to easing COVID-19 rules
Our World in Data State-by-state data on COVID-19 vaccinations
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