Detroit is extending eligibility for the COVID vaccine to all on-site employees living or working in the city

The city of Detroit is more eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, so that anyone who lives or works in the city and must report to work.

Previously, only certain categories of workers who reported to a job site, such as teachers, postmen, food processors and production workers, were eligible. Now all on-site employees are eligible, provided they live or work in the city, such as bank branch staff and other officers.

Mayor Mike Duggan said any major employer who can draft at least 100 employees ahead of time can ask the Detroit Health Department to perform on-site vaccinations, instead of having to travel to TCF. Employers who are 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 health department.

All other onsite workers who are now eligible must schedule their appointment by calling the city’s central vaccine planning number at 313-230-0505

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Eligibility also extends to any Detroit resident aged 16 or older who has a learning disability or developmental disability or an underlying medical condition described in previous extensions. The extension also includes the carers and / or guardians of these persons.

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Senior Saturdays is expanding

The City of Detroit is expanding eligibility for its Senior Saturday weekend vaccination events, which will now be called Community Saturdays to reflect wider eligibility. In addition to any Detroiter 50 or older, any Detroit resident 18 or older who needs to report to a city or out-of-town workplace can schedule an appointment for Community Saturday events this weekend. The full list of locations is:

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• Greater Emmanuel COGIC in 19190 Schaefer

• New Providence Baptist at 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 time for each Community Saturday location is 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, except for the Fellowship Chapel, which will run from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM due to increased demand. Up to 500 doses of the vaccine will be available at each location every day.

The full list of eligible individuals who can schedule appointments with TCF now includes:

• NEW: Anyone who lives or works in Detroit for an employer who requires them to report to a workplace

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

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

• Employees of the city of Detroit or city-related agencies working from their normal work area (employees working from home are not eligible at this time)

• Paid and unpaid individuals in healthcare settings who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients or infectious materials working in Detroit

• Members of the city’s disabled community

Planning details

Vaccinations are administered by appointment only. Employees and residents are not vaccinated without first having made an appointment. Individuals must call 313-230-0505 to schedule.

For greater efficiency and convenience, the city recommends that, if possible, eligible members of the same family or neighbors plan jointly and arrive in the same vehicle. Group B employees must provide their employer’s name and most recent pay slip to verify eligibility.

Second vaccination required

People who receive Pfizer or Moderna are catered for when planning their appointment TWO appointment dates, one for the first dose and another for the required second dose. The call center staff will contact any scheduled person before their second appointment to remind them. Individuals are also given specific instructions on when and where to come to the TCF center, where they must complete a basic consent form.

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After receiving their vaccination, individuals should stay for a period of approximately 15 minutes to ensure that they do not experience any side effects. Medical staff are on hand to assist anyone who experiences any side effects. Appointments take about an hour once the person arrives for their appointment.

$ 2 rides available

The city continues to schedule appointments for vaccinations at the TCF Center, offering rides to TCF for as little as $ 2 to Detroiters who need transportation. Rides must be scheduled at least 24 hours before an appointment. If a wheelchair accessible vehicle is required, one will be provided. Eligible Detroiters can make an appointment by calling 313-230-0505.