COVID-19 PUBLIC STATEMENT - April 9, 2021

[St. James Township]

Beaver Island Public Statement regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
 Last Updated: April 9, 2021
“Protect (Vaccinate)Yourself, Protect the Island”

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic on Island April 13
The Health Department of Northwest Michigan has asked us to get the following information to Beaver Island Residents:
“Hello everyone!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE help us fill the clinic planned for Tuesday. We have reached out to everyone who pre-registered and still have openings. Below is the link and the information – if you are able to assist friends, family and community members to schedule we would really appreciate your help! Please let us know if you have questions about how you can help someone to get scheduled! Thank you so very much!”
Location:
Beaver Island Community School
37895 Kings Hwy
Beaver Island, MI 49782
Date: Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Please click on this link https://ph-northwestmi.as.me/beaverislandsch369bkw4k6h to schedule your appointment. Once you schedule your appointment, you will receive an appointment confirmation via email. Please use the link in your confirmation email to change/cancel your appointment if needed. COVID-19 vaccination appointments available for anyone 16 and older!

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.

Link to Health Department of Northwest Michigan: http://www.nwhealth.org/covid19.html This 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.

Prepared on behalf of Doug Tilly, Peaine Township Supervisor and Kathleen McNamara, St James Township Supervisor