Whitmer, MDHHS encourage spring break travelers to get tested for COVID-19

LANSING, Mich. (WLUC) – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Division of Well being and Human Providers (MDHHS) are urging Michiganders to get examined for COVID-19 upon getting back from Spring Break in an effort to assist gradual the unfold of COVID-19.

College students and households touring throughout Michigan, to different states or in a foreign country danger being uncovered to and carrying COVID-19 with them. This in flip might gas outbreaks inside their households and the communities the place they stay or go to.

In efforts to make testing simpler for vacationers, the state is providing 37 pop-up websites positioned all through Michigan as a part of the particular testing program.

“Brighter days are forward with vaccinations being obtainable to all Michiganders as of April 5, nonetheless, there are nonetheless vital efforts we should take to gradual the unfold of COVID-19,” mentioned Governor Whitmer. “COVID-19 stays a menace to our households and communities, and we encourage Michiganders to get examined for COVID-19 and are making it simpler by way of these further testing pop-up websites all through the state. As at all times, each Michigander has a private duty to do their half by carrying a masks, washing palms and sustaining social distancing to assist us gradual the unfold of this virus.”

“Michiganders ought to get examined one to a few days earlier than journey,” mentioned Elizabeth Hertel, MDHHS director. “Don’t journey if you happen to check optimistic. Verify journey restrictions earlier than leaving, particularly details about the unfold of latest variants of COVID-19 the place you plan on visiting.”

Michiganders must also proceed to put on a masks over their nostril and mouth in public settings, keep away from crowds and keep social distancing of at the very least six ft from anybody they didn’t journey with. It is usually steered that they carry hand sanitizer of at the very least 60% alcohol in case washing their palms with cleaning soap and water isn’t available. For extra journey suggestions, go to Michigan.gov/coronavirus.

Moreover, it’s endorsed that those that journey get examined three to 5 days after their journey and keep residence and self-quarantine throughout this time interval. Should you don’t get examined, keep residence and self-quarantine for 10 days after journey.

For extra info on further check websites, go to Michigan.gov/Coronavirustest. For extra info on different websites, and vaccinations in Higher Michigan, click here or here.

View a listing of pop-up testing websites under:

• April 3
  • Gratiot Isabella ISD, Alma Center College, 1700 Pine Ave., Alma, 12-6 p.m.
  • Woodhaven-Brownstown Faculties, Brownstown Center College, 20135 Inkster Highway, Romulus, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Clare-Gladwin RESD, 4041 E. Mannsiding Rd., Clare, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Shiawassee ISD, Corunna Public College Trans, 453 E. McArthur, Corunna, Midday to six p.m.
  • Plymouth Canton Faculties, Plymouth HS, 8400 N. Beck Highway, Canton, 10 a.m. to five p.m.
  • Livonia Public Faculties, Stevenson Excessive College, 33500 W. Six Mile Rd., Livonia, Midday to 7 p.m.
  • Washtenaw ISD, 1819 S. Wagner, Ann Arbor, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• April 4
  • Alcona Group Faculties, Alcona Excessive College, 51 N. Barlow, Lincoln, Midday to six p.m.
  • Mt. Nice Public Faculties, Mt. Nice Excessive College, 1155 S. Elizabeth St., Mt. Nice, Midday to six p.m.
  • Northville Public Faculties, Northville Excessive College, 45700 Six Mile Rd., Northville, 11 a.m. to six p.m.
  • Plymouth Canton Faculties, Plymouth HS, 8400 N. Beck Rd., Canton, Midday to 7 p.m.
  • Port Huron College District, Port Huron Excessive College, 2215 Court docket St., Port Huron, Midday to six p.m.
• April 5
  • Bay Arenac ISD, 4228 2 Mile Rd, Bay Metropolis, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Dearborn Metropolis Faculties, Edsel Ford Excessive College, 20601 Rotunda Dr., Dearborn, 11 a.m. to six p.m.
  • Iosco RESA, Iosco RESA Adm Bldg, 27 N. Rempert Rd., Tawas Metropolis, Midday to six p.m.
  • Dickinson-Iron ISD, Kingsford Excessive College, 431 Hamilton Ave., Kingsford, Midday to six p.m.
  • Marquette Alger ISD, Marquette Excessive College, 1203 W. Honest Ave., Marquette, Midday to six p.m.
  • C.O.O.R. ISD (Roscommon), Roscommon Excessive College, 10600 Oakwood Dr., Roscommon, Midday to six p.m.
  • St. Ignace Faculties, St. Ignace LaSalle Excessive College, 443 Portage St., St. Ignace, Midday to six p.m.
  • Traverse Metropolis Space Public Faculties, Traverse Metropolis Excessive College, 1150 Milliken Dr., Traverse Metropolis, Midday to 7 p.m.
  • Wayne ISD, Wayne RESA Adm., 33500 Van Born Rd., Wayne, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Woodhaven-Brownstown Faculties, Woodhaven Excessive College, 24787 Van Horn Highway Brownstown Township, Midday to six p.m.
• April 6
  • Rochester Group Faculties, Rochester Group College Admin Constructing, 501 W. College Dr., Rochester, Midday to six p.m.
• April 7
  • Mt. Nice Public Faculties, Mt. Nice Excessive College, 1155 S. Elizabeth St., Mt. Nice, Midday to six p.m.
  • Bay Arenac ISD, 4228 2 Mile Rd, Bay Metropolis, 2-6 p.m.
  • Wayne ISD, Wayne RESA Adm., 33500 Van Born Rd., Wayne, Midday to six p.m.
• April 8
  • East China College District, St. Clair Excessive College, 2200 Clinton Ave., St. Clair,  10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• April 9
  • Yale Public Faculties (St. Clair ISD), Yale Excessive College, 247 College Dr., Yale, Midday to six p.m.
• April 10
  • Dundee Group Faculties, Dundee Excessive College, 130 Viking Dr., Dundee, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Lansing Faculties, Gardner Worldwide Academy, 333 Dahlia Dr., Lansing, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Houghton Faculties, Houghton Excessive College, 1063 Gundlach Ave., Houghton, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• April 11
  • Lenawee Co Faculties, Adrian Excessive College, 785 Riverside Ave., Adrian, Midday to six p.m.
  • Newaygo Co RESA, 4747 W. forty eighth St., Fremont, Midday to six p.m.
  • Ingham ISD, Wilson Expertise Middle, 611 Hagadorn Highway, Mason, 10 a.m. to five p.m.
• April 13
  • Lansing Faculties, Jap Excessive College, 626 Marshall St., Lansing, Midday to six p.m.
• April 14
  • Ingham ISD, Thorburn Training Middle, 2630 Howell Rd., Mason, 11 a.m. to six p.m.
• April 15
  • Lenawee Co Faculties, Adrian Excessive College, 785 Riverside Ave., Adrian, 2-7 p.m.

For the most recent info on Michigan’s response to COVID-19, please go to Michigan.gov/Coronavirus. You may additionally name the COVID-19 Hotline at 888-535-6136, or e mail COVID-19@michigan.gov.

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