Detroit Expands COVID Vaccination Capacity at TCF Center

STRAIT – The city of Detroit is in the process of adding immunization capacity to the TCF Center as it has received an influx of nominations due to expanded eligibility.

On Monday, the city announced that all residents of Detroit were eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. This means that any Detroit resident can call to make an appointment to be vaccinated at the TCF center.

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The TCF Center will begin offering a room visit option to increase the daily immunization capacity from 5,000 doses per day to 8,000 per day starting next week. City workers can bring family members to the TCF for vaccinations on April 10.

Those who receive their first dose will be able to receive it in their car via the driving site or by parking on the roof terrace of the TCF and being vaccinated inside the TCF center.

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While a lot of people are withdrawn, but Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist urges people to reconsider.

“I am saying this not to the lieutenant governor or to the person who works on these political decisions, even if I am,” said Garlin Gilchrist. “I say this as the man who said goodbye to 27 people in my life because of COVID-19 if these people had had vaccines available to them, they would not have died.”

Immunizations should be scheduled by calling 313-230-0505.

You are eligible if you are a Detroit resident 16 years of age or older or work on a construction site in Detroit.

Those who choose the indoor option will receive their first dose inside the TCF center.

• Park in the rooftop garage at the Congress entrance west of Washington, next to Congress Street. The gate will be open and no payment or parking validation is required.

• Follow signs for the indoor vaccination site. Stairs and elevators are available.

• Register. Once you’ve checked in, enter the ballroom and fill out your consent form.

• Get your photo. Once you have received your vaccination, you will stay for a 15 minute observation period before you can leave.

City workers who plan to get the vaccine can also bring their immediate family with them to get the shot.

The two requirements for a family member is that he is a family member of the city employee and that he is eligible.

It is available to any of the city’s 9,000 employees and those working for affiliated city agencies.

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The event will run from 10 a.m. to noon. Employees can call 313-230-0505 and let the operator know they are calling to make an appointment for City Employee Family Vaccination Day.