NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
October 19, 2021
CONTACT: Dana Kazel, Communications Manager
218-725-5049 (office) • 218-591-2219 (cell)
St. Louis County Public Health announces new vaccine and testing options
St. Louis County Public Health continues to offer COVID-19 vaccine appointments and COVID-19 testing opportunities. Vaccines available at these clinics include Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson and Johnson. Also available are Pfizer boosters for those who are eligible, as well as third doses of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for immunocompromised individuals.
Vaccine appointments this week include:
Wednesday, October 20: Shriners Center and Meeting Facility, 5152 Miller Trunk Hwy in Hermantown from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and at One Roof Community Housing, 12 East 4th Street in Duluth from 1 to 3 p.m.
Thursday, October 21: Community Action Duluth, 2424 West 5th Street, #102, Duluth, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Friday, October 22: St. Louis County Government Services Center - Duluth, 320 West 2nd Street; and at the St. Louis County Government Services Center - Virginia, 201 South 3rd Avenue West. Both clinics will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Appointments for COVID-19 vaccines are recommended, though walk-ins will be accommodated whenever possible. People can register for an appointment at stlouiscountymn.gov/vaccineregistration
Meanwhile, St. Louis County Public Health continues to offer free COVID-19 tests three days per week on the Iron Range. These are Vault saliva tests, and results typically come back in 24-48 hours. No appointment is needed for these COVID-19 tests.
Mondays: 1-5 pm, Eveleth Auditorium, 421 Jackson Street, Eveleth
Tuesdays: 8 am-noon, AEOA Parking Lot - 702 S 3rd Avenue, Virginia. People should look for the Public Health Mobile Trailer. This testing site will be moved to the Iron Trail Motors Event Center once the parking lot and sidewalk are paved for improved access.
Fridays: 1-4 pm, Olcott Park - Lion's Club building, 700 9th Avenue North, Virginia.
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