(WWJ) Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) are pleading with Michiganders to get tested for COVID-19 after they return from Spring Break.
Students and families traveling across the state, out of the state or out of the country risk being exposed to the virus. “This in turn could fuel outbreaks within their households and the communities where they live or visit,” a press release from the Governor’s Office read.
The state is offering 37 pop-up sites located throughout Michigan as part of the special testing program.
About ten of them are in metro Detroit.
“Brighter days are ahead with vaccinations being available to all Michiganders as of April 5, however, there are still critical efforts we must take to slow the spread of COVID-19,” Governor Whitmer said in the release. “COVID-19 remains a threat to our families and communities, and we encourage Michiganders to get tested for COVID-19 and are making it easier through these additional testing pop-up sites throughout the state. As always, every Michigander has a personal responsibility to do their part by wearing a mask, washing hands and maintaining social distancing to help us slow the spread of this virus.”
MDHHS Director, Elizabeth Hertel, said the ideal time to get tested is one to three days before traveling. “Do not travel if you test positive. Check travel restrictions before leaving, especially information about the spread of new variants of COVID-19 where you intend on visiting,” Hertel said.
Health officials urge you to continue wear a mask over nose and mouth in public settings, avoid crowds and maintain social distancing of at least six feet from anyone they did not travel with. It is also suggested that they carry hand sanitizer of at least 60% alcohol in case washing your hands with soap and water is not readily available.
They also recommend anyone who traveled get tested three to five days after travel and self-quarantine until their test results are back.
This comes as the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reports 5,498 new cases in the past 24 hours. 20 more people who have tested positive for the virus have died. Just 2,600 adults are hospitalized with a confirmed case of the virus, with nearly 500 in the ICU and more than 231 on ventilators, according to MDHHS.
The MDHHS reports 569,460 are considered recovered after surviving 30 days since testing positive for the virus.
14.52% of the COVID-19 tests conducted statewide in the past 24 hours have come back positive.
According to the Michigan COVID Vaccine Dashboard, 21.5% of Michigan's population is fully vaccinated while just over 35% have received one or more dose of either of the three vaccines. For frequently asked questions about the vaccine, click here.
Per the dashboard, 67.5% of Michiganders of 65 and over are fully vaccinated; and between 50-55% of the same age group have received at least one vaccine.
In the 50 to 64 years age group, just over 18% are fully vaccinated while 42 percent have received at least one dose.
Here are the locations and dates of the popup test sites. We’ve highlighted the sites in metro Detroit.
April 3
-Gratiot Isabella ISD, Alma Middle School, 1700 Pine Ave., Alma, 12-6 p.m.
-Woodhaven-Brownstown Schools, Brownstown Middle School, 20135 Inkster Road, Romulus, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
-Clare-Gladwin RESD, 4041 E. Mannsiding Rd., Clare, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
-Shiawassee ISD, Corunna Public School Trans, 453 E. McArthur, Corunna, Noon to 6 p.m.
-Plymouth Canton Schools, Plymouth HS, 8400 N. Beck Road, Canton, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
-Livonia Public Schools, Stevenson High School, 33500 W. Six Mile Rd., Livonia, Noon to 7 p.m.
-Washtenaw ISD, 1819 S. Wagner, Ann Arbor, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
April 4
-Alcona Community Schools, Alcona High School, 51 N. Barlow, Lincoln, Noon to 6 p.m.
-Mt. Pleasant Public Schools, Mt. Pleasant High School, 1155 S. Elizabeth St., Mt. Pleasant, Noon to 6 p.m.
-Northville Public Schools, Northville High School, 45700 Six Mile Rd., Northville, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
-Plymouth Canton Schools, Plymouth HS, 8400 N. Beck Rd., Canton, Noon to 7 p.m.
-Port Huron School District, Port Huron High School, 2215 Court St., Port Huron, Noon to 6 p.m.
April 5
-Bay Arenac ISD, 4228 2 Mile Rd, Bay City, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
-Dearborn City Schools, Edsel Ford High School, 20601 Rotunda Dr., Dearborn, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
-Iosco RESA, Iosco RESA Adm Bldg, 27 N. Rempert Rd., Tawas City, Noon to 6 p.m.
-Dickinson-Iron ISD, Kingsford High School, 431 Hamilton Ave., Kingsford, Noon to 6 p.m.
-Marquette Alger ISD, Marquette High School, 1203 W. Fair Ave., Marquette, Noon to 6 p.m.
-C.O.O.R. ISD (Roscommon), Roscommon High School, 10600 Oakwood Dr., Roscommon, Noon to 6 p.m.
-St. Ignace Schools, St. Ignace LaSalle High School, 443 Portage St., St. Ignace, Noon to 6 p.m.
-Traverse City Area Public Schools, Traverse City High School, 1150 Milliken Dr., Traverse City, Noon to 7 p.m.
-Wayne ISD, Wayne RESA Adm., 33500 Van Born Rd., Wayne, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
-Woodhaven-Brownstown Schools, Woodhaven High School, 24787 Van Horn Road Brownstown Township, Noon to 6 p.m.
April 6
-Rochester Community Schools, Rochester Community School Admin Building, 501 W. University Dr., Rochester, Noon to 6 p.m.
April 7
-Mt. Pleasant Public Schools, Mt. Pleasant High School, 1155 S. Elizabeth St., Mt. Pleasant, Noon to 6 p.m.
-Bay Arenac ISD, 4228 2 Mile Rd, Bay City, 2-6 p.m.
-Wayne ISD, Wayne RESA Adm., 33500 Van Born Rd., Wayne, Noon to 6 p.m.
April 8
-East China School District, St. Clair High School, 2200 Clinton Ave., St. Clair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
April 9
-Yale Public Schools (St. Clair ISD), Yale High School, 247 School Dr., Yale, Noon to 6 p.m.
April 10
-Dundee Community Schools, Dundee High School, 130 Viking Dr., Dundee, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
-Lansing Schools, Gardner International Academy, 333 Dahlia Dr., Lansing, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
-Houghton Schools, Houghton High School, 1063 Gundlach Ave., Houghton, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
April 11
·-Lenawee Co Schools, Adrian High School, 785 Riverside Ave., Adrian, Noon to 6 p.m.
-Newaygo Co RESA, 4747 W. 48th St., Fremont, Noon to 6 p.m.
-Ingham ISD, Wilson Talent Center, 611 Hagadorn Road, Mason, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
April 13
-Lansing Schools, Eastern High School, 626 Marshall St., Lansing, Noon to 6 p.m.
April 14
-Ingham ISD, Thorburn Education Center, 2630 Howell Rd., Mason, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
April 15
-Lenawee Co Schools, Adrian High School, 785 Riverside Ave., Adrian, 2-7 p.m.
For more information on additional test sites, visit Michigan.gov/Coronavirustest.
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