Flint residents demand $22 million in relief money go toward water bills
Flint, MI– Flint residents gathered outside of City Hall June 10 to demand that local government “stabilize the water fund,” and put a “zero balance” on resident’s water accounts. The protest lasted from 3-6 p.m. Halfway through the event about eight people were present, but the organizer, Rich Jones, said more people came and went […]
Here’s a list of drop-in COVID vaccine clinics in the Flint area scheduled through May 20
Genesee County, MI– The Genesee County Health Department is offering several no-appointment COVID-19 vaccine clinics through May 20. Clinics listed as Johnson & Johnson will also have either Moderna or Pfizer shots available for those would like a different vaccine. A second dose appointment can be made onsite for anyone needing a second dose. Here is […]
Genesee County condenses two COVID vaccine clinics into one Flint ‘mega site’
Genesee County, MI—The Genesee County Board of Commissioners said they will be closing two COVID-19 vaccination sites and replacing them with one “mega site” operated from the Diplomat Pharmacy building. The change will take effect Tuesday, May 11 at which point the clinics at Bishop Airport and Northwestern High School will shut down, the county said […]
COVD cases decline in Flint area for second consecutive week
Genesee County, MI— For the second week in a row, COVID cases in Flint and Genesee County are decreasing. During the week of April 18, Genesee County confirmed approximately 1,300 cases, according to a report by the Flint Center for Health Equity Solutions. Now, that number is just under 800 cases for the week of […]
COVID cases decrease in Flint area for the first time since February
Genesee County, MI— After an eight-week spike in COVID outbreaks, Genesee County numbers are starting to trend downward. Since April 23, case counts decreased by 41%, according to a report by the Flint Center for Health Equity Solutions. Testing positivity rates also declined from 17.9% to 15.7%, according to the report. For months, Genesee County […]
Here’s a list of drop-in COVID vaccination clinics in Flint scheduled through May 6
Flint, MI— The Genesee County Health Department is offering several no-appointment COVID-19 vaccine clinics between May 1 and May 7. Here is the list so far. Johnson and Johnson Vaccine (Ages 18+) Saturday, May 1 from 9:00am – 1:00pm Flint Northwestern High School G2138 W. Carpenter Rd., Flint, MI 48505 Drive-thru clinic Monday, May 3 […]
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