HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — The 92nd annual Tulip Time Festival features a brand-new pair of events, aimed at public health.
Festival officials and Ottawa County Dept. of Public Health, along the the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, have partnered to deliver opportunities for people to get a COVID-19 test as well as the vaccine
These free tests and vaccines are available starting today, May 1, 2021, according to a press release emailed to media late Friday, April 30, 2021
Rapid testing will be offered at an outdoor walk-up site.
“Testing for COVID-19 is an important tool to identify where the virus is circulating in our community,” said Dr. Paul Heidel, medical director with OCDPH. “It is particularly crucial for those who’ve recently traveled.”
Ottawa County immunization supervisor Toni Bulthuis noted the partnership “gives us a great opportunity to meet people where they are and offer vaccination.”
County health officials will offer the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine “to make it as convenient as possible for people to get vaccinated,” Bulthuis said.
Gwen Auwerda, the Tulip Time Festival’s executive director said with Tulip Time being the first large festival in the state in more than a year, “We encourage people to take advantage of both of these services to stay safe so we can stay open.”
Tests
COVID-19 Testing Site
The soccer field at 61 E. 6th St, Holland
Get rapid antigen testing. Available to anyone, with parental consent required for minors. Samples are taken by nasal swab. Results within 15 to 30 minutes. No appointment or doctor’s order needed. No insurance or fee needed. People wanting a test should be wearing a proper face covering and bring a form of ID. No pets, allowed at the test site for safety’s sake.
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 1 through Saturday, May 8
4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 6
Find other COVID-19 testing locations and dates here or miottawa.org/Health/OCHD/covid-19-testing-locations.htm?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Vaccines
The soccer field at 61 E. 6th St, Holland
These are for the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine for anyone 18 years or older. Please wear a mask, bring a photo ID and wear clothes that allows vaccine to go into your upper arm:
- Walk-up between 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, May 1, or pre-register
- Walk-up between 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday, May 3, or pre-register
- Walk-up between 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, May 5, or pre-register
- Walk-up between 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 6, or pre-register
Ottawa County Health clinic: Grand Valley State University’s Holland Campus, 515 S. Waverly Road in Holland
Walk-in from 10 a.m. to noon, and 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 4
his is the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine for anyone 16 years or older. Only schedule this first-dose appointment if you can return for your second dose on June 1. Wear a mask, bring a photo ID and wear clothes that allows vaccine to go into your upper arm. Minors need to be with a parent or guardian. If you need a set time from 10 a.m. to noon, schedule here: https://ottawa.smarttrackeronline.com/sr/NkU8hNi3c7?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery If you need a set time from 1 to 5 p.m., schedule here: https://ocdph.as.me/GVSUPFIZER2NDDOSEFROM4-6?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Holland Hospital’s Urgent Care, 3232 N. Wellness Drive in Holland
Walk-in between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, May 3
This is the first dose of the Moderna vaccine for anyone 18 years or older. Only schedule this first-dose appointment if you can return for your second dose on May 31 (time determined when you get your first dose). Wear a mask, bring a photo ID and wear clothes that allows vaccine to go into your upper arm. If you need a set time, schedule here: https://ottawa.smarttrackeronline.com/sr/K60SgqDhle?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Walk-in between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday, May 4
This is the first dose of the Moderna vaccine for anyone 18 years or older. Only schedule this first-dose appointment if you can return for your second dose on June 1. Wear a mask, bring a photo ID and wear clothes that allows vaccine to go into your upper arm. Minors need to be with a parent or guardian. If you need a set time, schedule here: https://ottawa.smarttrackeronline.com/sr/QBVNOH6Za9?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Walk-in between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday, May 5
This is the first dose of the Moderna vaccine for anyone 18 years or older. Only schedule this first-dose appointment if you’re able to receive your second dose on June 2. Wear a mask, bring a photo ID and wear clothes that allows vaccine to go into your upper arm. Minors need to be with a parent or guardian. If you need a set time, schedule here: https://ottawa.smarttrackeronline.com/sr/JEjQw_LzQb?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Walk-in between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday, May 6
This is for the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine for anyone 18 years or older. Please wear a mask, bring a photo ID and wear clothes that allows vaccine to go into your upper arm. If you need a set time, schedule here: https://ottawa.smarttrackeronline.com/sr/sVBzaypkgI?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Walk-in between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, May 7
This is for the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine for anyone 18 years or older. Please wear a mask, bring a photo ID and wear clothes that allows vaccine to go into your upper arm. If you need a set time, schedule here: https://ottawa.smarttrackeronline.com/sr/Q3y9JRMwCZ?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
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