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Here’s How to Get a COVID-19 Test in Michigan

It’s no secret that COVID-19 tests are hard to come by. Some of my friends have waited days, even longer, just to get an appointment. That just doesn’t cut it…

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It's no secret that COVID-19 tests are hard to come by. Some of my friends have waited days, even longer, just to get an appointment. That just doesn't cut it when you're in a pinch.

If you're having difficulty finding a COVID-19 testing site in your neck of Michigan, an interactive map from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services could be of service. The map shows medical care in your area, including COVID-19 testing. To use the map, just search for what service you want (ie. COVID-19 testing) and the location you would like to find an appointment. For the map, go here.

Michiganders may also call the COVID-19 Hotline at 888-535-6136 and press 2 to find a testing site.

If you're in Detroit, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan recently announced an expansion of COVID testing in the city as omicron spreads. Detroit residents may visit two testing sites for rapid testing: the Joseph Walker Williams Community Center (rapid molecular tests) and Huntington Place (antigen tests), formerly the TCF Center. According to Duggan, they can handle 1,000 appointments a day.

In order to get a COVID-19 test at the locations, you are required to make an appointment and live or work in Detroit. To make an appointment, call 313-230-0505. Another tip is to call your local county's health department, as many of them have testing set up. Also, check your favorite local drugstores, both national and local, as many of them have testing available.

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Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.