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Coronavirus

Western Upper Peninsula advances to Phase 1B; additional planning underway

HANCOCK — The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department (WUPHD) announces that the agency is set to begin COVID-19 vaccination of residents age 65 years or older. The first clinics will be held beginning Monday, Jan. 11, at both the Hancock and Bessemer locations, with limited appointments ...

Aspirus administers first community COVID-19 vaccines

UPPER PENINSULA, MI - Aspirus Health today began vaccinating the first community members against COVID-19. Last week, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced that the state was expanding COVID-19 vaccine eligibility from Phase 1A to Phase 1B. Phase 1B includes ...

What to expect after getting a COVID-19 vaccine

COVID-19 vaccination will help protect you from getting COVID-19. You may have some side effects, which are normal signs that your body is building protection. These side effects may affect your ability to do daily activities, but they should go away in a few days. Common side effects On the ...