GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Great Lakes News) – Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer spoke ahead of President Joe Biden on Tuesday morning, reiterating what health officials have repeatedly said about the Omicron variant.
Gov. Whitmer’s public address on Tuesday marked her first such address regarding the pandemic in months.
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She urged unvaccinated Michiganders to get the COVID-19 shot and applauded residents who have already received their boosters.
President Biden plans to announce 500 million free rapid tests for Americans in his Tuesday afternoon speech, in addition to increased support for hospitals and a redoubling of vaccination and boosting efforts.
