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Mike Wilkinson
Mike has been a reporter for Bridge Michigan since 2013 and focuses on data-assisted reporting, often finding stories by analyzing maps and data sets and has created Bridge's dashboards on COVID-19, the state's economy and Michigan's elections. He held similar positions at The Detroit News and The Blade of Toledo. A native of Michigan, Mike grew up in Macomb County, graduated from the University of Michigan and started his reporting career in New Baltimore before his career took him to Illinois, Tennessee and Ohio. You can reach him at mwilkinson@bridgemi.com
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Gretchen Whitmer opening MI COVID vaccines brings excitement and wariness
Local health officials in some counties welcomed the news that anyone over 16 could soon get the vaccine, saying they can get to more people sooner. But there was also concern seniors and other groups could be pushed behind the more computer savvy.
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Michigan COVID cases rising, but vaccines make surge in deaths less likely
Michigan residents 60 and older are making up far fewer of new coronavirus infections, a likely result of the nearly 1 million seniors who have gotten at least the first vaccine dose.
Posted inChildren & Families
‘Huge’ COVID stimulus could lift 117,000 Michigan children out of poverty
Changes to tax policy buried in the American Rescue Plan could dramatically help the working poor, pushing a quarter of Michigan’s poor children out of poverty.
Posted inQuality of Life
How $1.9 trillion COVID stimulus plan will impact Michigan
The extraordinary package expected to come to a U.S. House vote as soon as Tuesday provides months of economic protection to households across Michigan, too much say some critics. Here are some ways families, schools and businesses will be impacted.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Half of Michigan seniors still awaiting shots, as state expands vaccinations
Inoculation rates for older residents vary widely in Michigan. It’s one-third in some areas and 80 percent in others. That has some worried as eligibility expands to those 50 and older with underlying conditions Monday.
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Michigan’s bold move to COVID vaccines for people over 50 leads nation
Wednesday’s announcement of Michigan vaccine eligibility more than doubles the number of residents eligible for a vaccine, and opens vaccinations to an age group that has comprised nearly 97 percent of COVID deaths in the state.
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Michiganders 50 or older with underlying conditions next up for COVID vaccine
Those with COPD, cancer, and other conditions, as well as caregivers of those with special needs, are eligible for a COVID vaccine Monday.
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Too few for too long, COVID vaccines expected to surge. Is Michigan ready?
Operation Warp Speed created vaccines just a year after a new virus began its deadly spread. Can the same commitment and precision get it into millions of Michigan arms in the coming weeks?
Posted inQuality of Life
Stuck at home, Michigan turns to alcohol amid COVID: Sales jump 20 percent
In a year full of stress and nothing seemed normal, alcohol may have offered solace, as sales in some counties jump 50 percent, even with the closure of bars and restaurants.
