Mass COVID-19 vaccination campaign begins this week with walk-in appointments across metro Detroit
The Congressional Black Caucus is holding mass COVID-19 vaccination clinics throughout metro Detroit where no registration is required. The caucus goal is to try and counter vaccine hesitancy.
Posted at 5:42 AM, May 03, 2021
and last updated 2021-05-03 05:42:40-04
(WXYZ) â The Congressional Black Caucus is holding mass COVID-19 vaccination clinics throughout metro Detroit where no registration is required. The caucus goal is to try and counter vaccine hesitancy.
There will be 12 locations in metro Detroit where you can get the shot. The Caucus is launching GOTV â Get out the vaccination â a play on get out the vote used during the election season.
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Washington U.S. Rep. Brenda Lawrence has organized a mass COVID-19 vaccination week targeting the African American community that she modeled on Election Day voting drives.
The Southfield Democrat s effort is part of a broader Congressional Black Caucus initiative that aims to raise awareness and boost access, offering free vaccinations with walk-up shots in various neighborhoods in her district, which includes Detroit and parts of Wayne and Oakland counties.
The drive runs Saturday through May 8, which is Mother s Day weekend.
“The safe, effective COVID-19 vaccine is the ultimate tool to keep Americans and their families safe from the coronavirus. I’m proud to spearhead this campaign to GOTV Get Out The Vaccine, Lawrence said.
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