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The Health Division’s website for information related to COVID-19 vaccines, www.OaklandCountyVaccine.com, remains one of the best resources for residents to stay up to date about vaccinations in Oakland County.
By visiting the site, residents and those who work in the county can:
- Access up to date information about eligibility and distribution
- Fill out the “Save Your Spot” form to sign up to receive the vaccine from Oakland County - once they are eligible and vaccine doses are available, the Health Division will contact them by phone, text or email to set up an appointment
- Remove themselves from the “Save Your Spot” list if they had signed up but have already received the vaccine elsewhere
Hospital systems and local health departments are receiving limited doses from the state, and supplies of the COVID-19 vaccine are still extremely limited at the local level. As improvements are made to the distribution plan by the federal government, the local supply of vaccines and number of providers will increase.
In addition, providers are using online medical charts or portals to notify individuals when they can make appointments, and more information can be found at their websites. They include Ascension Providence, Beaumont Health, Henry Ford Health System, McLaren Oakland, St. Joseph Mercy Oakland, Meijer and Rite Aid.
On February 3, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners partnered with MSU Extension 4-H to virtually welcome more than 70 high school students from across the county for Youth in Government Day.
Youth in Government Day featured interactive sessions facilitated by the MSU Extension 4-H Leadership & Civic Engagement team, who challenged students to think critically about media consumption, complex legislative issues and the role of local government in their lives. Attendees also heard from countywide elected officials and participated in a Q&A session with County Executive David Coulter, Clerk/Register of Deeds Lisa Brown, Sheriff Michael J. Bouchard, Treasurer Andy Meisner and Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash. Several Oakland County commissioners participated in a reverse Q&A, where they asked the students questions in an effort to better understand the issues that matter to some of their youngest constituents.
Youth in Government Day encourages Oakland County youth to understand and participate in the politics and policies that impact their lives and communities. For more information about Youth in Government Day, visit www.oakgov.com/yigd.
Oakland County allocated approximately $6.1 million in grants to nearly 1,350 local small businesses disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Businesses that had not received previous funding from the county were prioritized. The State of Michigan funded the grants through its $55 million Michigan Small Business Survival Grant Program, and allocations ranged from $1,825 to $7,500.
Small businesses can use the grants for working capital to support payroll expenses, rent, mortgage payments, utility expenses, or other similar expenses related to reopening a business incurred between November 18, 2020 and April 30, 2021. The awardees in Oakland County include restaurants, bars, cafes, bakeries, catering companies, breweries, distilleries, wineries, tea shops, banquet facilities, boutiques, bookstores, hardware stores, gyms, studios, pool facilities and ice-skating rinks, among others.
To view a list of recipients, visit https://puremi.ch/3qRUctM.
Oakland County Parks and Recreation is now hiring for seasonal, part-time positions.
Available roles include concessions worker, recreation assistant, water park worker, archery facilitator and more.
To find a list of available jobs, visit http://bit.ly/OCPR21Jobs.
Oakland County’s drive-thru COVID-19 testing locations are still open, sheltered from winter weather, in Pontiac and Southfield.
Tests are available by appointment only, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. as follows:
- Wednesdays: Pontiac Fire Station, 348 South Blvd., Pontiac
- Thursdays: Southfield City Hall Employee Parking Deck, 26000 Evergreen Rd., Southfield
COVID-19 tests are available for anyone age 4 years and over. Children age 17 years and under must have COVID-19 symptoms and be a resident of, or attend school in, Oakland County to be eligible for testing.
When directed to make an appointment online, users will see a question asking, "How Do You Want to Pay?" Insurance is not a barrier for COVID-19 testing. Those who do not currently have insurance coverage can select "Self-Pay" and Oakland County will cover testing costs. No financial information will be taken and there will be no charge for any COVID-19 testing.
Call the Oakland County Nurse on Call at 800-848-5533 to make an appointment.
The Oakland County Board of Commissioners website, Facebook page and commissioner newsletters are three great ways for residents to stay engaged with the Board.
By visiting www.oakgov.com/boc, constituents can watch Board and committee meetings and access the latest news, meeting calendars, information about each commissioner and more. Constituents can also sign up for their commissioner’s newsletter by clicking “Sign Up for my Newsletter” on the commissioner’s county website.
In addition, those interested can “Like” @oakgov.boc on Facebook to see the Board’s latest press releases, meet commissioners, learn about events going on around the county and more.
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