You can now sign up for a COVID vaccine at Ford Field

STRAIT – Health officials announced on Friday that Ford Field is emerging as one of the country’s 20 mass vaccination sites.

On Monday, it was expected that the first appointments would open for the mass vaccination site. But a last minute change put the process on hold until 5:45 p.m.

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Michigan residents can now register for the COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Ford Field in Detroit. The vaccination site is expected to officially open on March 24.

After registering, residents will receive a voice or text invitation when it is their turn to make an appointment. The Ford Field site will operate from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. seven days a week.

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You can click here to register online. Or you can text EndCOVID at 75049. Or you can call the COVID-19 hotline at 888-535-6136 (press 1).

Residents who do not have internet access or need assistance can use the MDHHS COVID-19 hotline to register. Call Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday or Sunday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The call center is expected to have long wait times.

The vaccine will be offered free of charge and no insurance is required. Free parking will be available at the vaccination site.