Detroit launches eight neighborhood COVID vaccine sites as cases increase in the city

DETROIT – The city of Detroit is launching eight neighborhood COVID-19 vaccination sites, which are in addition to an expansion of the TCF center, to combat cases of overload and hospitalizations in the city.

Detroit’s vaccination rate, 21% as of Monday, is well below neighboring areas and the state’s overall average, which is 35%. The city expands options for residents with an urgent message: get vaccinated.

Next week, the city will offer eight additional locations throughout the week, in addition to community Saturdays and other outreach programs, to offer Detroiters the opportunity to get vaccinated in a convenient, family-friendly location near house.

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As of Monday, From 12 to Friday 16 April, there will be 1-2 operational sites each day and each city council district will have at least one vaccination event. The goal of the effort is to reach more Detroit residents, who are still behind other areas of the region and the state in terms of vaccination rates, in their own neighborhoods. The sites will operate in collaboration with the Detroit Public Schools Community District and the Detroit Islamic Center. The Johnson & Johnson unique vaccine will be offered.

All location hours are from 8 pm to 5 pm. Appointments for all locations can be made at 313-230-0505.

Vaccine Johnson and Johnson 1 Shot

Northwest Activity Center Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Neighborhood vaccination centers Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

“Beyond the great work done at the TCF Center in recent months, our teams from the Department of Health have visited 175 locations in the community and administered more than 45,000 doses. Today we are further intensifying our neighborhood-based vaccination efforts, ”said Public Health Officer Denise Fair. us these places where Detroit residents can go and get vaccinated in their own neighborhood. “

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TCF Walk Up dates begin today

As of today, the first appointments at TCF are also taking place. Last week, Mayor Mike Duggan announced that the city’s operation at TCF would expand capacity from 5,000 doses per day to 8,000 per day, offering an appointment inside the center.

Residents now have the option to go to the boarding or boarding site when they call 313-230-0505 to make an appointment. If the caller prefers the climb, it will be scheduled for them, although it may take a little longer to get an appointment than for the indoor option.

“We want to provide the experience that makes each person feel more comfortable,” Mayor Duggan said. “If you choose the climb for your first dose, this is where you will go for your second dose. The same applies if you choose the indoor location.”

From Monday, people who select the indoor option will begin receiving the first dose within the TCF center. Here are instructions for those who will adopt the interior option:

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• Park in the roof garage, entering out of Congress west of Washington, from Congress Street. The door will be open and no parking payment or validation is required.

• Follow the directions to the indoor vaccination site. Stairs and lifts are available.

• Register. Once you have registered, enter the ballroom and fill out the consent form.

• Make your shot! Once you have received the vaccine, you will remain for an observation period of 15 minutes before you can leave.

All vaccinations must be scheduled first by calling 313-230-0505. Today, there are now only two categories of eligibility for detroiters to schedule a vaccine:

• Any Detroiter 16 years of age or older

• Any worker working in a job in the city of Detroit