LANSING, MI (MPRN)-- Governor Gretchen Whitmer has set a goal of getting an additional one million people in Michigan to get a flu shot compared to last year.
Whitmer said Tuesday she and state health officials set the goal because the flu poses an additional risk this year. That’s because health clinics and hospitals could be overwhelmed if there’s a spike in COVID-19 cases during flu season.
“Until there is a coronavirus vaccine, we must do everything we can in our power to protect one another. Nobody is immune to this virus, so remember: wear a mask, maintain social distancing, and go get your flu shot,” she said.
The governor also said she’s not announcing any decision on allowing gyms, theaters, and bowling alleys in southern Michigan to re-open – despite pressure from business groups to do so.