COVID-19 PUBLIC STATEMENT - March 16

[St. James Township]

Beaver Island Public Statement regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
Last Updated: March 16, 2021

“Protect (Vaccinate)Yourself, Protect the Island”

COVID-19 Vaccine Pre-Registration Survey
The Health Department of Northwest Michigan has asked us to get the following information to
Beaver Island Residents:
All BI residents ages 16+ who have not yet been vaccinated should complete this online survey so the health department can use the information to plan for the next large vaccination clinic on Beaver Island. It is expected that the next community vaccination clinic will be held at the BI Community School in early April.

The Health Department has new and improved software for pre-registration that is more efficient and they are asking anyone who has not yet been vaccinated and is interested in receiving the vaccine to complete this survey:
https://patienteducationgenius.jotform.com/z/HDNWM

After you register you will be contacted by the health department when appointments are available. State guidelines for vaccination eligibility groups has broadened. According the health department persons 16+ with medical conditions, disabilities are eligible for the vaccine starting March 22 and all Michiganders 16+ are eligible on April 5.

Island seniors who need assistance with filling out the survey, contact Lonnie Allen at 448-2124 or allenl@charlevoixcounty.org Lonnie Allen is the Council on Aging site Coordinator for Beaver Island.

For further updates on the vaccination schedule and protocol for Beaver Island, please monitor the BIRHC website, the BICS website and/or the Township Websites.

Link to Health Department of Northwest Michigan: http://www.nwhealth.org/covid19.htmlThis site has useful up to date information and resources. This site is updated daily.

COVID 19 Remains a Serious Disease that can Lead to Other Health Problems
If you are sick, have been around someone who has tested positive, or are awaiting Covid-19 test results yourself, do not travel to Beaver Island. If you are already on Beaver Island when these situations arise, take every precaution to quarantine yourself from others and contact health officials.

These are Still the best Guidelines for Limiting the Spread of the Virus:
• Get Vaccinated.
• Limit your interaction with others as much as possible.
• Wear a Mask.
• Respect Social Distancing and Avoid large Gatherings.
• Wash your Hands.
• Monitor your Health. Pay attention for COVID-19 symptoms: Fever, Cough, Shortness of Breath.