(WXYZ) – This week, Moderna and Pfizer will play recoveries, distributing a backlog of approximately 6 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine delayed by last week’s snowstorms.
Related to: List of vaccination sites for seniors that will open in Wayne County in the week of February 22
When late deliveries arrive from Michigan, Wayne County will focus on getting them in the arms of those 65 and older, making them more accessible.
The winter storm has slowed things down for Wayne County, but as the doses arrive, they commit to taking them to seniors, targeting eight different communities in which they are located.
These communities are: Canton, Plymouth, Highland Park, Hamtramck, Inkster, Melvindale, Romulus and Wayne. * Disclaimer: You must be a resident of the city you are calling to get an appointment *
Starting Monday, Wayne County residents over the age of 65 can call one of eight community or age centers. The county’s health department is scheduled to deliver another 13,000 doses next week, which will be one of the largest shipments to date, though not yet as large as Detroit’s deliveries have received.
Last week, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced extended vaccine eligibility for all Detroit people over the age of 60 with chronic medical conditions – offering $ 2 walks to the TCF Center for those in need.
It’s a terrifying reality – Wayne County hopes to bring peace of mind and easier access for those over 65 who get vaccines in neighborhoods. .
More vaccination sites for seniors will be announced as more vaccine becomes available. In total, Wayne County Public Health and local health systems have provided more than 181,596 doses to Wayne County residents since the vaccine became available in December.
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