Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced 55% of residents have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, paving the way for in-person work to resume on May 24.

It is the first milestone of the MI Vacc to Normal plan.

I’m excited to announce that 55% of Michiganders have gotten their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. This is a huge milestone in getting #MIVaccToNormal and means that on May 24 we can return to in-person work. If you haven’t yet, please schedule a vaccine appointment today. pic.twitter.com/Q827k3Rhii

— Governor Gretchen Whitmer (@GovWhitmer) May 10, 2021

“I am excited that 55% of Michiganders have gotten their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine because it puts us one step closer to getting Vacc to Normal,” said Governor Whitmer. “Everyone is eligible to get their safe, effective shots, and it's on all of us to get vaccinated as soon as possible to protect ourselves, our families, and our communities. On May 24, we anticipate allowing a return to in-person work across all sectors, and as more Michiganders get vaccinated, we will continue lifting restrictions to get Vacc to Normal safely.”

Michigan has administered 4,455,395 vaccines.

The Vacc to Normal plan will use four vaccination-based milestones that, once achieved, will enable Michigan to take a step toward normalcy:

55% of Michiganders (4,453,304 residents), plus two weeks 

• Allows in-person work for all sectors of business.  

60% of Michiganders (4,858,150 residents), plus two weeks  

• Increases indoor capacity at sports stadiums to 25%.  
• Increases indoor capacity at conference centers/banquet halls/funeral homes to 25%.  
• Increases capacity at exercise facilities and gyms to 50%.  
• Lifts the curfew on restaurants and bars.    

65% of Michiganders (5,262,996 residents), plus two weeks  

• Lifts all indoor % capacity limits, requiring only social distancing between parties.  
• Further relaxes limits on residential social gatherings.    

70% of Michiganders (5,667,842 residents), plus two weeks  

• Lifts the Gatherings and Face Masks Order such that MDHHS will no longer employ broad mitigation measures unless unanticipated circumstances arise, such as the spread of vaccine-resistant variants.