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Recent News About Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
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Whitmer's constantly changing stance on COVID-19 vaccination can be confusing
Michigan has administered more than 2 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccination, but previous comments about vaccines by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer over the past 12 months are still under scrutiny, according to Michigan Capitol Confidential.
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Progress for Michigan's foster care system uncertain as respected leaders leave the department
Michigan’s child welfare system has improved significantly over the last decade, but the two people chiefly responsible for that progress have recently left their positions in the state government, according to Bridge Michigan.
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Michigan hospital systems trying to ensure only eligible residents get COVID-19 vaccines
In Michigan, there are serious concerns about who has access to COVID-19 vaccines and who doesn't.
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Michigan has extended a lockdown on indoor service at restaurants and bars until Dec. 20
Michigan's top officials have been scolding citizens for continuing to spread COVID-19, while also extending a lockdown until Sunday, December 20, according to Michigan Capitol Confidential.
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Tweet by MDHHS employee nets suspension as Howell police chief calls for more severe consequences
An unnamed Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee who Tweeted recently that Howell should be the first city in Michigan to burn has received a 10-day suspension and may face additional charges.
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Livington County leads 65 Michigan counties in COVID-19 deaths; those totals combined dwarfed by those in state pandemic epicenters
Livingston County leads 65 other Michigan counties in reported COVID-19 deaths but remains lightly hit compared to pandemic epicenters in the state where thousands are reported to have died.