Everyone should wear masks indoors, even if they are vaccinated

DETROIT – Due to the spread of COVID-19 delta variant, Detroit health officials recommend that everyone wear masks indoors, even if they are fully vaccinated.

The Detroit Health Department released this new guideline to match the recommendations of the Centers for Disaster Control and Prevention and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

The city’s risk level has risen to 57.6 cases of COVID per 100,000 residents. It was only 33.5 per 100,000 population at the start of the seven-day period ending Aug. 10, authorities said.

City officials said there had been an increase in COVID cases and hospitalizations.

“We encourage residents of Detroit to hide indoors out of caution,” said Denise Fair, chief public health officer. “We want everyone to stay safe and healthy. Gather outdoors rather than indoors when possible. Stay home if you are sick. Get tested if you have symptoms.

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Free driving COVID tests are available at the Joseph Walker Williams Community Center – 8431 Rosa Parks Boulevard – from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. It is available to residents of Detroit and residents of Wayne, Macomb and Oakland counties. No appointment necessary.

Residents can now make vaccination appointments using their mobile device directly from the Detroit Health Department website.

“Making an appointment to get the vaccine can now be done quickly and easily with your cell phone,” Fair said. “Walk-ins are always welcome at all sites. All Detroit residents aged 12 and over have convenient options for getting vaccinated. These vaccines remain the best tool we have to protect ourselves against COVID-19. “

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