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COVID cases will ‘predictably increase’ for 11th consecutive week in Flint area
Genesee County, MI— Though officials are awaiting more test results, current data suggests that COVID cases continue to climb in Genesee County and Flint for the eleventh week in row. Current data technically shows a decrease in cases, but in a statement from Flint Community Health Equity Solutions officials said that the number will “predictably […]
Flint area at ‘high risk’ for COVID transmission
Genesee County, MI— Cases in Flint and Genesee County have continued to increase each week, now marking the county as “high risk” for transmission, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s risk metrics. Recent data for the week of Aug. 15 shows that case positivity rate remained at 9% since the prior […]
Here’s a list of drop-in COVID vaccine clinics scheduled in Flint through Sept. 4
Flint, MI— The Genesee County Health Department is offering several no-appointment COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Flint as an ongoing effort to get more shots into arms. Appointments are not needed. For all clinics, there will be no out-of-pocket costs, deductibles, or co-payments. Insurance is not required to get the shot. All minors must be accompanied […]
As COVID data lags, Flint area expected to see increase in cases, health officials say
Genesee County, MI— Cases in Flint and Genesee County continue to climb, and as districts return to school hospitalizations are also expected to increase, according to the Flint Center for Health Equity Solutions. Recent data for the week of Aug. 8 shows that case positivity rate increased by 9% since the prior week. Based on […]
Here’s a list of drop-in COVID vaccine clinics scheduled in Flint through Aug 21
Flint, MI— The Genesee County Health Department is offering several no-appointment COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Flint as an ongoing effort to get more shots into arms. While GCHD encourages residents to make appointments, they are not required. For all clinics, there will be no out-of-pocket costs, deductibles, or co-payments. Insurance is not needed to get the […]
Genesee County Health Department offers third COVID dose for immunocompromised
Genesee County, MI— The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now recommending an additional dose of the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines for people ages 12 and older who have compromised immune systems. “Emerging data suggest some people with moderately to severely compromised immune systems do not always build the same level of immunity compared […]
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