Gov. Whitmer receives first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Posted: Apr 6, 2021 11:55 AM EDT
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer received her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday during an event at Ford Field.
Michigan’s Chief Medical Executive, Dr. Joneigh Khaldun administered Whitmer’s vaccination.
A group of teenagers, who are metro Detroit’s new COVID-19 vaccination student ambassadors, also received their shots during the event.
The event was held the day after the state of Michigan expanded COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to include everyone over the age of 16.