EMU CONVOCATION CENTER

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ANN ARBOR – The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) has partnered with the Washtenaw County Health Department to provide transportation to and from the county’s mass COVID vaccination site at Eastern Michigan University’s Convocation Center. Service began on Wednesday and anyone who has a scheduled appointment at the EMU site can use the shuttles. “This is an important step in making our mass vaccination site at EMU more accessible. We’re thankful to the TheRide for working with us to provide transportation at no cost to riders,” Loveluck said in a news release. The shuttles operate every 30 minutesThe shuttles are limited to 20 individuals per vehicle.

WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI — The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority, TheRide, will begin transporting residents to the COVID vaccination site at Eastern Michigan University’s Convocation Center. The service is set to begin in partnership with the Washtenaw County Health Department on Wednesday, March 17, officials announced. Anyone with a scheduled appointment at the Washtenaw County Health Department’s vaccine site may use the services, TheRide said. A-Ride trips to the EMU Convocation center are provided at no cost for customers with an A-Ride identification card, TheRide said. “This is an important step in making our mass vaccination site at EMU more accessible,” Washtenaw County Health Officer Jimena Loveluck said.

All rights reserved)Washtenaw County has closed all non-essential operations due to the winter storm and dangerous conditions. YPSILANTI, Mich. – The Washtenaw County Health Department is postponing all scheduled COVID-19 vaccination appointments for Tuesday, Feb 16. Washtenaw County has closed all non-essential operations due to the winter storm and dangerous conditions. You can find more information on getting vaccinated in Washtenaw County by clicking here or emailing l-wchdcontact@washtenaw.org. Previous Coverage: Washtenaw County Health Department: Expect changes, possible delays at EMU vaccine site TuesdayAdNew Today:Winter storm coverage