Gov. Whitmer Announces New Vaccine Site In Oakland County

LANSING, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a new community vaccine site Friday in Oakland County.

The United Wholesale Mortgage Sports Complex Vaccine Site in Pontiac has the capacity to administer up to 3,000 shots per day.

"In Michigan, the vaccine process is getting faster and smoother every day, and this community vaccination site in Oakland County will help us reach our goal of equitably vaccinating 70 percent of Michiganders 16 and up more quickly," said Whitmer.

To date, Michigan has administered 4,401,510 vaccines, moving the state closer to its goal of equitably vaccinating at least 70 percent of Michiganders ages 16 and older as soon as possible.

The state is working to administer 100,000 shots per day, partnering with organizations like United Wholesale Mortgage Sports Complex to create more opportunities for Michigan residents to receive a vaccine. 

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