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Jan 13, 2021 IRON MOUNTAIN — The Dickinson-Iron District Health Department announced on its Facebook page Tuesday that all COVID-19 vaccine doses have been allocated for appointments. The department won’t schedule any more vaccinations until additional doses have been received, officials said. The department on Tuesday began accepting phone calls for appointments for two priority groups in Dickinson and Iron counties, but the high demand left many residents without confirmation. For now, the DIDHD is limiting distribution of the vaccine to the Phase 1B Priority One group — ages 65 or o...

Shots must be scheduled; no walk-ins allowed Jan 12, 2021 NORTH DICKINSON COUNTY SCHOOL staff Lorrie Jauquet, Mike Roell and Carol Sgarlotti received their first round of the COVID-19 vaccine Monday morning from the Dickinson-Iron District Health Department. In all, 24 North Dickinson staff members were able to get the vaccine, Superintendent/Principal Angel Inglese said. (Submitted photo) Dickinson-Iron District Health Department registered nurse Debbee Horton administers a COVID-19 vaccine to Norway-Vulcan Area Schools Superintendent Lou Steigerwald. (Submitted photo) NORTH DICKINSO...

Jan 9, 2021 ESCANABA — As the state moves into the next phase of its vaccination plan, Public Health, Delta & Menominee Counties (PHDM) has been bombarded with phone calls requesting appointments. The volume of phone calls to PHDM has been monumental since the announcement of the authorization from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to move to Phase 1B, which opens up vaccinations to first responders, school and childcare staff, staff in correctional facilities, workers in homeless shelters, and — following an adjustment to the state’s original vaccination sche...

ccarlson@dailypress.net ESCANABA — COVID-19 vaccinations have begun at area nursing homes. Some local long care facilities have completed vaccination of residents. Others are making preparations for vaccinations to occur. Bishop Noa Home Administrator Jamie LaFave said their vaccines were released in December through CVS. The distribution process went well and all residents were able to receive their vaccinations as scheduled without any problems. Boosters will be administered in the 81-bed facility 28 days after the initial doses were received. North Woods Place Executive Director Andy Car...

Jan 7, 2021 LANSING (AP) — Michigan will begin issuing coronavirus vaccines to seniors and front-line workers such as teachers and police next week, state officials said Wednesday while announcing accelerated access for people who are at least 65 years old. The state had planned to next immunize people 75 and older and essential workers including first responders, prison guards and child care providers. But residents age 65 to 74 will be included, too. Locally, Public Health, Delta & Menominee Counties (PHDM) will hold vaccination clinics starting next week. Vaccinations will occur at the J...