The City of Detroit is expanding locations for immunocompromised Detroiters to get their third COVID-19 vaccine dose. All vaccination sites in Detroit now offer the third shot to immunocompromised individuals by either appointment or walk-in. The expansion was announced at a news briefing August 26 with Mayor Mike Duggan and Chief Public Health Officer Denise Fair.
Any Detroiter who is immunocompromised and received a second dose of Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at least 28 days prior is eligible for the third shot. Nearly 2,000 Detroiters have received a third shot at the TCF Center already.
City of Detroit Vaccination Locations
- TCF Center, 89 Steve Yzerman Dr. | Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Northwest Activities Center, 18100 Meyers | Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Clark Park, 1130 Clark Street | Monday-Friday 2-7 p.m.
- Clemente Recreation Center, 2631 Bagley | Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Farwell Recreation Center 2711 E. Outer Drive | Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Samaritan Center, 5555 Conner | Monday-Friday 2-7 p.m.
Community Saturdays – 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- New Providence Church, 18211 Plymouth Road
- Greater Emmanuel COGIC, 19190 Schaefer Hwy.
- Galilee Baptist Church, 5251 E. Outer Drive
Sundays – 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Triumph Church East Campus, 2760 E. Grand Blvd.
The City will begin providing booster shots September 20 for fully vaccinated Detroiters six months following completion of their second dose of either Pfizer or Moderna.
At-Home Vaccinations Available
All eligible Detroiters can make an appointment to get vaccinated in their own home, including receiving the third dose. To make an appointment for any vaccination sites, call (313) 230-0505 or go to www.detroitmi.gov/health to schedule an appointment online. Walk-ins are welcome.
City Continues Flood Damage Assistance
Mayor Mike Duggan provided an update on flood assistance and recognized several City departments for their efforts. Thus far:
- The Department of Public Works (DPW) has picked up 33,000 tons of debris from curbside
- The General Services and Water and Sewerage departments have cleaned the basements of 2,700 families
- In addition, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved $56 million in assistance for 20,000 Detroit households
- The Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved $55.8 million in low-interest disaster loans with more than 1,842 loan applications approved.
City of Detroit reminds residents of final major push
to collect flood-damaged items
The City of Detroit Department of Public Works (DPW) is making a last call and final push to clean up neighborhoods of storm and flood-related debris. Now through September 3, residents should place flood-damaged items only at the curb of their residence. On September 4, bi-weekly pickup resumes, along with enforcement for putting bulk out more than 24 hours in advance of regular bulk collection day.
Reminders for Residents
- Now through September 3, DPW will sweep through the city to remove remaining bulk debris.
- Beginning September 4, enforcement of bulk restrictions and fines will begin.
- Bulk items should be no more than 1,000 pounds and not exceed two cubic yards in volume.
- All items must be placed curbside of the residence they were removed from and NOT at any other location.
- All doors must be removed from appliances prior to setting them out for collection.
- Construction debris, household hazardous waste, flammables, explosives, paint, batteries, fuel, oil, tires, car parts, needles, radioactive materials and chemicals are NOT considered bulk items.
- After Sept. 3, residents must call (313) 876-0004, or use Improve Detroit App under Bulk Pickup to request curbside pickup.
Open Meetings Act restrictions issued
due to rise in COVID-19 cases
In response to the growing risk to public health posed by a rise in cases linked to the highly contagious Delta variant of COVID-19, Detroit’s Chief Public Health Officer Denise Fair issued an emergency public health order reinstating restrictions to the Open Meetings Act. This order, in effect beginning September 1, 2021, is aimed at reducing transmission of COVID-19 and all variants. The order states public meetings of governmental bodies subject to the Open Meetings Act will be held remotely until December 31, 2021.
A copy of the order can be found here.
City recommends indoor masks for everyone including those fully vaccinated to mitigate the spread of the Delta variant
The Detroit Health Department is recommending that everyone – – including those who are fully vaccinated – – wear a mask indoors in order to maximize protection from the highly contagious Delta variant of COVID-19.
Detroit is experiencing a rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. The guidance on mask wearing from the Detroit Health Department follows similar guidance from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Free COVID-19 Testing Still Available
Free drive-through COVID-19 tests are available at the Joseph Walker Williams Community Center, 8431 Rosa Parks Blvd., Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. for Detroiters and residents of Wayne, Macomb, and Oakland. No appointment is necessary.
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