Paths residents of Detroit may take it to be vaccinated for COVID-19

DETROIT Monday is the first day that people over 65 and some groups of essential workers are eligible to be vaccinated for COVID-19.

But there is a lot of confusion about how to go about making an appointment.

Here are different ways people can go about getting the chance.

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Many people want to know where they can go to sign up for the vaccine. Unfortunately, the answer depends on where you live and where you work.

Here’s what you need to know to get started. If you are in a suitable group, there are two possible ways to get the vaccine.

The first is through the health department of the country in which you live. Health departments will post updates on their websites as the vaccine arrives and appointments become available.

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These appointments will run fast, so it is important to check the sites regularly.

Many provinces also offer the option to sign up for email alerts, so you will receive an email when new appointments are available.

Some health departments will also make telephone appointments, but your best chance is probably online.

Detroit is different. Residents of the city are 75 years and older and essential workers can call 313-230-0505 to make an appointment.

A family member or friend over the age of 65 who is managing someone over the age of 75 can also make an appointment to be vaccinated at that time.

The second way to get a vaccine is through the main healthcare system that your doctor is connected to.

Beaumont Health, Michigan Medicine, Henry Ford Health System and others will contact patients over the age of 65 to begin planning vaccine vaccinations.

It is very important to make sure you have an active online patient portal or my card linked to your email address.

Check your email regularly, as this is where the invitation to be vaccinated will be sent.

You can also call your doctor for information, but you should understand that they are currently overwhelmed by calls.

If you are an essential worker, there is a third possible way.

Many employers work with health departments and hospitals to set up appointments for their employees.

Consult your employer for more information on the option. In that case, you can get vaccinated in the country where you work, even if it is not the country where you live.

The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan rose to 523,618 from Monday, including 13,401 deaths, state officials reported.

Monday’s update contains 4,536 new cases and 47 additional deaths in the past two days.

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