Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Thursday that the state will look to the Michigan National Guard to help distribute Covid-19 vaccines when they become available.
The National Guard will provide logistical and transportation support, according to a release from the Governor’s office.
This comes after Whitmer secured an extension of Michigan National Guard forces for Covid-19 response through March 31, 2021.
“The Michigan National Guard continues to be a crucial part of our fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. I want to thank our men and women in uniform for their dedication and round-the-clock work to protect the people of our state by expanding testing in our communities and ensuring they have what they need to get through this crisis,” Whitmer said.
