Detroit residents aged 60 or older with certain medical conditions can now receive the COVID-19 vaccine

DETROIT – Detroit residents aged 60 and over and certain chronic medical conditions can now get the COVID-19 vaccine, Mayor Mike Duggan said.

“Detroit is committed to making vaccines available to all of our most vulnerable residents,” said Duggan. “People with diabetes, heart disease, hypertension or other chronic conditions have mortality rates from COVID that are much higher than the general population.”

Vaccinations will be carried out at the TCF Center, said Duggan. Eligible residents must make an appointment at the TCF from Wednesday until calling 313-230-0505.

Wheelchair accessible transportation can be arranged for calling 313-208-7364.

“I am happy with the governor’s support, as we are able to reduce the age of people with chronic diseases to 60. It is my hope that in the near future we will be able to reduce it again to 55 years,” said Denise Fair, director of public health from Detroit said.

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She called Wednesday’s announcement “a major step forward in reducing the worst effects of COVID”.

Among the conditions included are:

• Cancer (current and in remission)

• Asthma

• Heart problems

• Hypertension

• Sickle cell anemia

• Cerebrovascular disease

• Chronic kidney disease

• Pulmonary fibrosis

• HIV

• COPD

• Type 1 or 2 diabetes

• Alzheimer’s disease

• Insanity

• Cystic fibrosis

• Cardiomyopathy

• Liver disease

• Insanity

• Coronary artery disease

Schedules will be available later this week, according to the city hall.

When patients arrive at their appointments, they will be asked to show evidence of their medical condition, such as a healthcare provider note, insurance record, prescription bottle, or any other document that verifies their condition.

Last week, Duggan made residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their resident caregivers eligible for the vaccine. He also announced Saturdays for the Elderly – a series of vaccination events on weekends for Detroit residents aged 65 and over.

Duggan announced a program to provide $ 2 trips to the TCF center for Detroit residents who do not have their own transportation. This program includes wheelchair accessible vehicles for people with physical disabilities.

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Here is the updated list of eligible Detroit residents who can schedule appointments at the TCF Center:

• Food service workers, including grocery store, restaurant, meat packaging and food and beverage handling employees who live or work in Detroit.

• Security guards and janitors who live or work in Detroit.

• Any Detroit resident aged 65 or over (born in 1955 or earlier).

• Elementary and high school teachers and support staff and daycare centers.

• S. Postal workers who live or work in Detroit.

• Detroit city employees or city-related agencies who are working at their regular workplace (employees working from home are not eligible at this time).

• State and federal police officers working in Detroit.

• Clergy members interacting with members of their congregation.

• Funeral home / mortuary employees working in Detroit.

• Paid and unpaid people in healthcare facilities with the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients or infectious materials working in Detroit.

• Members of the city’s disabled community.

• Home health professionals living in Detroit.

• Residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their resident caregivers.

• Residents aged 60 and over with chronic health problems.

Vaccines will be administered by appointment only.

Workers and residents will not be vaccinated without making an appointment by calling 313-230-0505.

Grocery store employees and security guards who schedule appointments must provide their name, home address and age.

For greater efficiency and convenience, the city recommends that, when possible, eligible members of the same family or neighbors book together and arrive in the same vehicle.

Essential Group B workers must provide their employer’s name and their most recent paycheck to verify their eligibility.

Appointments should last about an hour after entering the TCF garage.

Anyone who makes an appointment will receive two appointment dates – one for the first dose and one for the second required dose.

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Call center team members will contact each scheduled person before their second appointment to remind them. Residents will receive specific instructions on when and where to arrive at the TCF Center and where to complete a basic consent form.

After receiving the vaccines, residents must remain in their vehicles inside the TCF garage for about 15 minutes to make sure that they do not experience any side effects. Medical staff members will be available to help anyone who experiences any side effects.