The people of Texas are with us, the majority of people in Texas are with us. of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Resources. Dan McKee announced on Wednesday a temporary indoor mask mandate for businesses and venues. Together, we are eliminating this once-in-a-century virus, and now we are poised to jumpstart our economy and power it to new highs.". MSU Pavilion to create more opportunities for Michigan residents to receive a vaccine. Previously, MDHHS had identified stabilization or declines in three metrics as critical for relaxing protocols. smart health policies and mitigation measures, limits on indoor social gatherings larger than 25 people, expanded testing requirements for youth sports, and dozens of pop-up testing sites, To prevent additional outbreaks, Whitmer is urging youth sports, on both school-sponsored and non-school sponsored teams. 2022 Rewind: Our favorite stories from last year. The site will be managedby the state of Michigan with support from FEMA, Wayne County, the city of Detroit,Ford Field,Meijer, Henry Ford Health System, the Detroit Lions and the Protect Michigan Commission. The latest COVID-19 information is available atMichigan.gov/CoronavirusandCDC.gov/Coronavirus. Why didnt you host Stop the Shots that is going on in Jackson this week? Whitmer also announced Employee Assistance Grants will put dollars in the pocket of Michiganders who work in hospitality, entertainment, recreation, accommodation and food services sectors as well as the gym and fitness sectors. This week the Biden administration the is taking action to increase the vaccine supply to the state. Safety protocols like wearing masks and testing will help keep kids, coaches and families safe and allow our schools to remain open for in-person instruction. The new order is effective Saturday, Jan. 16 and will last until Sunday, Jan. 31. It is now 10 and a half million doses per week nationwide. The state is now at 203 cases per million and that's down 73 percent since the November peak, Test positivity rate has declined and is now at 6.2 percent, Hospital in patient beds occupied by COVID-19 patients is trending down and now at 9.2 percent. In Michigan's Vacc To Normal plan, the governor said the state's first step was to have 55 percent of Michiganders vaccinated which the state "hit pretty quickly." Gov. There are those attempting to push a sick and twisted ideology that seeks to convince our kids theyre in the wrong body and the solution is to drug, sterilize, and castrate themselves.To these radical activists I only have one thing to say: Not in Mississippi! Although Michigan saw improvements across all three following the "pause" implemented in mid-November, some numbers have plateaued or begun to increase in recent days: Indoor residential gatherings remain limited to 10 people and two households. Peaked at19.6% on Tuesday, Dec.4. Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Friday placed blame for the state's widespread power outages on the grid operator, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). She is a lawyer, an educator, former prosecutor, State Representative and Senator. Whitmer's announcement which includes raising indoor capacity limits to 50 percent and ending bar and restaurant curfews on June 1 comes nearly a week after her administration eased a mask order due to updated federal guidance. The working plan is to open indoor dining with mitigation measures, capacity limits and a curfew on Feb. 1, but the ultimate decision depends on data continuing to stabilize. What happened to the Democratic or Independent Women? Michigan has 253 cases per million people. This is the Official video channel of the New Jersey Governor's Office. For the past decade, Governor Reeves has fought to improve Mississippis education system. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Whitmer says in Michigan, this means building a stronger state for the thousands of dedicated auto workers who build Michigan-made cars. Governor Whitmer COVID-19 Update 5/12/2021, Governor Whitmer COVID-19 Update 4/29/2021, Governor Whitmer COVID-19 Update 4/14/2021, Governor Whitmer COVID-19 Update 4/9/2021, Enhanced Outdoor Stadium and Arena Guidance, Governor Whitmer COVID-19 Update 3/19/2021, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Governor Whitmer COVID-19 Update and Remarks 3/10/2021, Governor Whitmer COVID-19 Update 2/09/2021, Governor Whitmer COVID-19 Update 2/04/2021, guidance already released by the department. (CBS DETROIT) Governor Gretchen Whitmer held a press conference Monday morning providing updates on the State's response to COVID-19. Abbott also said that in addition to the 19 students and two faculty members killed, 17 people suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the shooting, including three law enforcement officers. 2023 FOX Television Stations, from WED 5:00 PM MST until THU 11:00 AM MST, Upper Santa Cruz River and Altar Valleys including Nogales, Southeast Pinal County including Kearny/Mammoth/Oracle, Upper San Pedro River Valley including Sierra Vista/Benson, Eastern Cochise County below 5000 ft including Douglas/Wilcox, Upper Gila River and Aravaipa Valleys including Clifton/Safford, White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties including Hannagan Meadow, Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains including Mount Graham, Chiricahua Mountains including Chiricahua National Monument, Dragoon/Mule/Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains including Bisbee/Canelo Hills/Madera Canyon, Santa Catalina and Rincon Mountains including Mount Lemmon/Summerhaven, until THU 5:00 AM MST, Yavapai County Mountains, Yavapai County Valleys and Basins, until THU 11:00 AM MST, Grand Canyon Country, Coconino Plateau, Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau, Western Mogollon Rim, Eastern Mogollon Rim, White Mountains, Northern Gila County, Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons, Black Mesa Area, Mazatzal Mountains, Pinal/Superstition Mountains, Southeast Gila County, from THU 1:16 AM MST until THU 5:00 AM MST, Northwest Deserts, from WED 5:00 PM MST until THU 11:00 AM MST, Tucson Metro Area including Tucson/Green Valley/Marana/Vail, South Central Pinal County including Eloy/Picacho Peak State Park, until THU 2:00 PM MST, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, until THU 11:00 AM MST, Marble and Glen Canyons, Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward, Chinle Valley, Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264, New River Mesa, Rio Verde/Salt River, Superior, Tonto Basin, Mazatzal Mountains, Pinal/Superstition Mountains, San Carlos, Dripping Springs, Globe/Miami, Southeast Gila County, How unlicensed sober-living homes are getting paid with taxpayer money. FULL PRESS CONFERENCE: Governor Gavin Newsom addresses Roe v. Wade decision. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity in order to discuss the private, sensitive conversations. Well, we've got to stand up to this. After graduating from McComb High School, she pursued her degree at Millsaps College in Jackson, graduating with honors. SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom will release his revised 2022-23 state budget proposal on Friday in Sacramento, building on the state's ongoing work to confront California's greatest existential threats, bolster our economic growth, and make historic investments in California's future. By Kathryn Watson, Nancy Cordes. As of Jan. 22, now the state has administered 67 percent. Neighbors in Need . Positivity rate: has increased for four weeks to 6.2 percent. The joint session will take place in the House Chamber of the Tennessee State Capitol. She said there would be no place in her administration for any Cuomo aides who were implicated in unethical behavior bythe state attorney generals investigation of his behavior toward women. Governor Gretchen Whitmer held a press conference Friday morning providing updates on the State's response to COVID-19. Download the full report. Whitmer announced updates to those returning to in-person work and released a new epidemic order expanding capacity limits and increasing indoor social gatherings, such as weddings, conferences and funerals to 50 percent capacity which is set to go into effect on June 1. Peaked at 19.6 percent on Tuesday, Dec. 4. On April 29, Whitmer unveiled the 'MI Vacc to Normal' plan as the state continues to push toward its goal of vaccinating 70 percent of Michiganders ages 16 years or older and "set the state of Michigan on a pathway toreturn to normal.". Statewide test positivity has increased to 4.1 percent which is up from 3.4 percent three and a half weeks ago, Michigan's case rate is now at 114 cases per million people and has increased for the past three weeks, There is a slight increase in hospitalizations with over 4 percent of hospital beds being used to treat COVID-19 patients, There are over 500 cases of the new COVID-19 variant (B 1.1.7) identified in the state, Two days ago the state identified the first known case of the B.1.351 variant, 85 percent of Michigan school districts are currently back in-person, According to a report from the governor's research partners at Epic, 97 percent of school districts will be back in-person by Monday, March 1, The governor says schools environment provides social and emotional skills that are foundational to a child's development, While some students and families have been successful with distance learning, far too many have struggled, Whitmer said, The governor added there have been disheartening impacts on children's mental and physical health since their lives were upended in March, Since last April, grants have been provided to more than 6,500 child care providers and child care professionals are being vaccinated, Whitmer proposed a $370 million investment in her budget to make childcare low or no cost for 150,000 more families, Whitmer's administration established a $6 million child care innovation fund to find pioneering solutions for working families, Michigan is now at 95 cases per million people and has continued to decline for six weeks. The governor also released a video during her press conference of a video on social media of her and Lt. Gov. Gov. Learn more about Friends of the NewsHour. Read the full transcript of her news briefing speech here. Governor's Mansion: 304.558.3588. Monoclonal antibodies (mAb) are laboratory-produced molecules that can restore, enhance or mimic the immune system's attack on cells. That job will fall to Hochul, who served briefly in Congress representing a Buffalo-area district, but purposely kept a modest profile as lieutenant governor in a state where Cuomo commanded and demanded the spotlight. Vaccine Threshold Progress: On May 21, Governor Scott announced that when 80% of Vermont's eligible population (those 12 and older) have received at least one does of the COVID-19 vaccine, the state will move to the final step of the Vermont Forward plan, which means he will remove all remaining COVID-19 restrictions. All Rights Reserved. Please take caution and follow alerts. The new order will continue through July 1 andmasks will continue to be required indoors for individuals who are not yet vaccinated. He said the suspect appeared to have no adult criminal record, although investigators are looking to see if he had a juvenile record. Whitmer says the state has adjusted its mask policy to match the new CDC guidelines which mean Michiganders who are fully vaccinated do not have to wear a mask outdoors or indoors unless required by a business. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. Peltz reported from New York. Hospital capacity dedicated to COVID-19 is now at 4.9 percent. Governor's Photo Gallery. Every person deserves to be safe regardless of color or financial standing. Fully vaccinated individuals may now participate in residential gatherings with other fully vaccinated individuals without wearing a mask. Governor Gina Raimondo's press conference this afternoon will come at one of the more pivotal points of the pandemic, with COVID-19 cases rising exponentially, business owners worried that they . 1996 - 2023 NewsHour Productions LLC. If it wasnt clear to the world already, the past few years have showcased how fundamentally important our nurses are for our nation. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (WFLA) Gov. MDHHS had been closely monitoring three metrics for stabilization or declines over the past several weeks, and Michigan continues to see improvements. President Biden told reporters Tuesday that it was a "big mistake" for China not to have shown up for the United . Hospital capacity dedicated to COVID-19 patients has been in seven-week decline, with current capacity at 9.9% for beds with COVID-19 patients. I applaud your efforts & regret that the Mayor is choosing hate & divisive words. Be sure to subscribe to our page to stay up to date with all that is happening in Arkansas and in the Governor's Office. Following the outburst, Abbott resumed the press conference, saying, "Every Texan, every American, has a responsibility. Gov. He said the only new aspect that is driving mass shooting is "the status of mental health in our society.". In August, Whitmer formed the Food Security Council within MDHHS to develop recommendations for addressing food insecurity during the pandemic. Whitmer says more than 46,000 aging adults received more than 6.4 million home delivered meals from March through September 2020. The epidemic order continues to temporarily pause indoor contact sports and other venues and activities where participants have close physical contacts and are not consistently masked, like water parks. By: Santiago Caicedo. MDHHS' Aging and Adult Sercives Agency provided home delivered meals to older adults while congregate dining sites were closed during the pandemic. FY24 Executive Budget Recommendation (PDF), Performance Measurement Information | Fiscal Year 2024, Mississippi State Early Childhood Advisory Council. The state of Mississippi is prepared to respond logistically and operationally. "On our path to vaccinating 70% of Michiganders 16 and up, we can take steps togradually get back to normal whilekeepingpeople safe. Shes well-liked by colleagues, who say voters shouldnt confuse her quiet approach under Cuomo with a lack of confidence or competence. Watch WPRI 12 News Daily Newscasts LIVE here Kristi Noem ordered all state government executive branch offices in eight northeast South Dakota counties to be closed until noon Wednesday, Feb.15, due to blizzard conditions. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-new-york-lt-gov-kathy-hochul-gives-news-conference-as-she-prepares-to-replace-cuomo, Kathy Hochul to become first female governor of New York after Cuomo resignation, WATCH: New York Gov. I want to begin today by giving a brief COVID-19 update. Enjoyed meeting with financial sector leaders at the 2023 Bank CEO Summit. She announced a program that will "give 4 million masks to Michigan residents who are the most vulnerable to COVID-19". Governor Reeves authorized MsRWA to apply for this funding. MDHHS continues to urge families to avoid indoor gatherings or to pick a single other household to interact with consistent withguidance already released by the department. Those wishing to register can simply textEndCovidto75049 and select Ford Field as the location or visit here. Additionally, the state is offering 56 pop-up sites located throughout Michigan as part of the special program in an effort to increase access to testing for Michiganders returning from Spring Break. First Lady of Mississippi, Elee Williams Reeves, grew up in Tylertown where her parents emphasized the importance of education and giving back to the community. NBC 10 WJAR is the news, sports and weather leader for Providence, Rhode Island and surrounding communities, including Cranston, Pawtucket, Woonsocket, Warwick, Newport, Bristol and Narragansett . Cases and test positivity have declined for five straight weeks, hospitalizations have been declining for three straight weeks and the COVID metrics are trending downward, Whitmer said. For more information on additional test sites, visit here. Incoming New York governor says she is "fully prepared" for the job 20:53. Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards will hold a press conference to provide a brief update on COVID-19 and take questions from the media. The joint session will take place in the House Chamber of the Tennessee State Capitol. "Tragically we have lost over 18,000 Michiganders to this virus and we cannot forget that," said Whitmer. Cuomo announces resignation, New York Gov. This Council will be integral toensuring our students and educators are equipped with everything they need to thrive.". Overall case rates: Currently at 225 cases per million. She also added data has shown that schools can establish a low-risk of virus transmission by making sure they wear a mask and adopt careful infection prevention protocols. Ron DeSantis' press conference on COVID-19 was delayed Tuesday morning after it was disrupted by an activist who wanted to . With honors, who say voters shouldnt confuse her quiet approach under Cuomo with a lack confidence! 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