MDHHS launches pilot Journey Details Tests at Michigan Welcome Facilities, airports
LANSING, Mich. (WLUC) – In an try to mitigate the distribute of COVID-19, the Michigan Office of Health and fitness and Human Expert services (MDHHS), in partnership with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and choose Michigan airports, are piloting a Journey Points Screening system this spring – bringing antigen COVID-19 screening to areas with high volumes of journey.
Rapid and price tag-cost-free tests will be provided at various Michigan Welcome Centers and airports throughout the state, with results obtainable in as very little as 15 minutes.
Stroll-ups are taken as room allows, and an solution to sign up on line via a cellular machine will also be offered.
“As we head into the summer with vaccines ramping up and a gentle at the conclude of the tunnel, I am so happy of this partnership among MDOT and MDHHS to continue to keep Michiganders risk-free,” stated Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. “I inspire all Michiganders to continue on masking up, socially distancing and hand washing to slow the unfold, and if you re-enter or journey across the condition, get tested at one of the new sites becoming established up at important details. Finally, I really encourage you to get vaccinated, which is the most successful way to preserve you and your loved ones harmless and place this pandemic behind us.”
“We are excited to offer house at our decide on Welcome Facilities for immediate COVID-19 screening,” mentioned State Transportation Director Paul C. Ajegba. “Our Welcome Centers are a gateway to countless numbers of tourists coming into the point out just about every day, building them suitable places to help stop the spread of this awful virus. Just glance out for the COVID tests indications before the suitable centers along the freeways.”
Insurance plan is not expected, and success can be acquired by using textual content, e-mail or uploaded to the traveler’s affected person portal.
“We are pleased to companion with MDOT and give straightforward, rapid COVID-19 screening for Michiganders and vacationers to Michigan,” explained Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, chief healthcare executive and main deputy for overall health at the MDHHS. “With rising concerns of new, far more contagious variants, testing for COVID-19 is more vital than ever. If you are engaging in any travel, we encourage you to acquire edge of this screening when you re-enter or journey across the condition.”
Screening trailers will be positioned on the grounds of Michigan Welcome Facilities. Tests stations will be situated at several locations inside of Michigan airports.
Welcome Centers (open up day-to-day Monday-Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.):
- Dundee Welcome Center (Monroe County): Northbound US-23 Mile Marker 8, Petersburg. Open commencing April 23.
- Monroe Welcome Centre (Monroe County): Northbound I-75 Mile Marker 10. Open setting up April 23.
Airport:
- Cherry Capital Airport (TVC), 727 Fly Do not Dr., Traverse Metropolis. Opened Wednesday, April 7. Hours: Wednesdays 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Fridays Noon to 8:00 p.m., and Sundays 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
“Testing websites are commonly offered at MDOT Welcome Centers and airports for the ease of the traveler, and we have produced methods for vacationers to journey safely and securely. To understand much more about the Pure Michigan Pledge and to check out resources, check out our point out journey office web page,” explained Larisa Draves, government director, Michigan Affiliation of Convention and Customer Bureaus.
Further sites will be declared as they are confirmed.
To learn far more about coronavirus and relevant means in Michigan, visit Michigan.gov/Coronavirus. Additional details about MDHHS’s antigen pop-up screening is also accessible on-line. To find out far more about the Centers for Sickness Control and Prevention’s guidance on vacation and extra protection steps, visit CDC.gov.
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