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District Health Department Vaccination Update

ALPENA, Mich. — District Health Department no. 4 released an update on their vaccination process today.

DHD4 staff are calling to reschedule appointments that were impacted by last week’s cancelled clinics. The department expects to receive 1,000 first-dose vaccines this week, and are also calling those on the online pre-registration list to make appointments with them.

As of this morning, 8,000 residents of Alpena, Alcona, Montmorency, and Presque Isle have pre-registered to receive their vaccines. Currently, the department is vaccinating health care staff, law enforcement and first responders, educators, and individuals over 65. This population makes up 25,000 residents, and 4,545 doses have been given out.