DEARBORN – Fire Chief Joseph Murray recently was appointed to a state of Michigan commission aimed at educating the public about the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine.
The Protect Michigan Commission, housed within the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, was created with the purpose of increasing awareness about the COVID-19 vaccine, educating people within the state about the vaccine, and helping protect the health and safety of all residents. Composed of 100 people from a multitude of industries, professions and backgrounds, the commission serves as an advisory group to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and MDHHS.
Murray, along with the other members of the commission, will provide public leadership in order to emphasize the importance of receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, identify any barriers to acceptance of the vaccine and develop a plan to overcome these barriers.
“I am honored to have been selected to serve such an important role in our state,” Murray said. “The health and safety of the community is my utmost priority. Educating the public about the importance of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine plays a vital part in preserving that health and safety.”