Detroit extends COVID vaccine eligibility to all workers living or working in the city

The City of Detroit is expanding eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine to include anyone who lives or works in the city and must apply for work.

Previously, only certain categories of workers who applied for a job were eligible, such as teachers, postal workers, food handlers, and manufacturing employees. Now, eligibility has been extended to all local employees, as long as they live or work in the city, such as bank branch staff and other official workers.

Mayor Mike Duggan said any large employer capable of lining up at least 100 employees in advance can ask the Detroit Department of Health to conduct vaccines in situ, instead of having to travel to TCF. Employers able to bring together large groups of more than 100 employees over the course of a day can call the Detroit Means Business Call Center at (844) 333-8249 to arrange a visit to the Department of Health.

All other site workers who are now eligible should schedule the appointment by calling the city’s central vaccine scheduling number at 313-230-0505.

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Eligibility is also being expanded to include any Detroit resident 16 years of age or older who has an intellectual or developmental disability or an underlying medical condition mentioned in previous expansions. The extension also includes the caregivers and / or guardians of these people.

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“Major Saturdays” expands

The City of Detroit is expanding the requirements for its senior Saturday weekend vaccination events, which will now be called Community Saturdays to reflect broader eligibility. In addition to any Detroit 50 years of age or older, any Detroit resident 18 years of age or older who must attend a city or out-of-town workplace can schedule an appointment for Saturday events. the community this weekend. The complete list of locations is:

Announcements

• Major Emmanuel COGIC in 19190 Schaefer

• Baptist of New Providence in 18211 Plymouth

• Galilee Baptist Church at 5251 E. Outer Drive

• Great Faith Ministries International at 10735 Grand River in Oakman

• Grace Community Church at 21001 Moross Road (second dose only)

• Kemeny Recreation Center at 2260 S. Fort Street (second dose only)

• Fellowship Chapel at 7707 W. Outer Drive (second dose only)

• Second Ebenezer Church in 14601 Dequindre (second dose only)

The schedule for each Saturday site in the community is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., except for the Fellowship Chapel, which will operate from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., due to increased demand. There will be up to 500 doses of vaccine available at each site each day.

The full list of eligible people who can schedule appointments at TCF now includes:

• NEW: Anyone who lives or works in Detroit for an employer that requires them to apply for a job

• NEW: Any Detroit resident 16 years of age or older with a disability or underlying medical condition, as well as their caregiver and / or guardian.

• Any Detroit City resident who is 50 years of age or older

• Detroit City employees or city-related agencies working from the usual workplace (employees working from home are not eligible at this time)

• Paid and unpaid people in healthcare settings who may be directly or indirectly exposed to patients or infectious materials working in Detroit

• Members of the city’s disabled community

Programming details

Vaccines will only be given by appointment. Workers and residents will not be vaccinated without prior appointment. People should call 313-230-0505 to schedule.

For greater efficiency and convenience, the city recommends that, when possible, eligible members of the same family or neighbors schedule together and arrive in the same vehicle. Group B essential workers will need to provide their employer’s name and their most recent salary to verify their eligibility.

A second vaccination is required

When scheduling the appointment, people who receive Pfizer or Moderna will be provided TWO appointment dates, one for the first dose and another for the second dose needed. Call center staff will contact each scheduled person prior to their second appointment to remind them. People will also be provided with specific instructions on when and where to get to the TCF center, where they will be required to complete a basic consent form.

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After receiving the vaccination, individuals should stay for a period of approximately 15 minutes to ensure that they do not experience any side effects. Medical staff will be available to help anyone who may experience any side effects. Appointments should last about an hour once the person arrives at their appointment.

There are 2 trips available

The city continues to schedule vaccinations at the TCF center and offers TCF trips for just $ 2 to detroiters in need of transportation. Trips must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. If a wheelchair accessible vehicle is required, one will be provided. Eligible Detroiters can book an appointment by calling 313-230-0505.