Free COVID-19 antigen testing and vaccination clinics announced
HANCOCK — The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department announces that it has partnered with the Michigan National Guard to provide weekly free community
wide COVID-19 antigen testing and vaccination sites at several locations in the health district.
The free clinics begin this week and run through the month of October. Clinic locations include:
— Wednesdays, Ontonagon Village Fire Hall, 315 River St., Ontonagon, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET.
— Thursdays, 821 Water Street, Hancock, MI, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET
— And next week, beginning Oct. 5, Tuesdays, Memorial Building, 213 S. Marquette St., Ironwood. Hours to be determined.
Moderna and J&J vaccine will be available at all clinics. Pfizer vaccine is available on a limited basis; please call your local health department office for more information. Booster information will be shared once final recommendations are received from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Pre-registration is not required, and participants do not need insurance, a prescription or a doctor’s order to be tested. Participants are encouraged to wear a mask and bring a driver’s license or other photo ID.