Michigan National Guard To Provide Vaccines And Testing Where Needed

(CBS DETROIT) – Michigan’s National Guard continues to help out with the pandemic creating vaccination teams to help healthcare facilities.

The National Guard is also still helping with testing throughout the state.

The federal government and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer did approve funding for the state’s National Guard through next march.

Officials say they’re prepared to help with vaccines past that date if needed.

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