<div dir="ltr">As a program participant, I want to mention how much our community appreciates having free COVID tests available at the library. We've made thousands of tests available to the community at no charge since we enrolled in the program. Very easy to participate and requests additional tests as well. Highly recommend it!<br clear="all"><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><br></div><div>Matt Church, Library Director <br></div><div><i>(he/him/his)</i><br></div><div>Berkley Public Library <br></div><div>3155 Coolidge Hwy. </div><div>Berkley, MI 48072 </div><div>248-658-3449 </div><div><a href="mailto:mchurch@berkleymich.net" target="_blank">mchurch@berkleymich.net</a> </div><div><a href="http://www.berkley.lib.mi.us" target="_blank">www.berkley.lib.mi.us</a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Tue, Oct 3, 2023 at 12:13 PM Debbie Mikula via Michlib-l <<a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div class="msg8262142965302838805">
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<p class="m_8262142965302838805p1"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Due to heightened interest in the Library Partnership for At-Home Test Program, the Michigan Dept. of Health and Human Services has asked us to disseminate this request to you:<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="m_8262142965302838805p2"><span class="m_8262142965302838805apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size:9pt;color:black"> </span></span>MDHHS Library OTC COVID-19 Test Distribution Program<span class="m_8262142965302838805apple-converted-space"> </span><u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="m_8262142965302838805p3"><span style="font-size:12pt">The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) wants to ensure all libraries in the State of Michigan are made aware of the
<b>Library Partnership for At-Home Test Program</b>. <u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="m_8262142965302838805p3"><span style="font-size:12pt">This voluntary program aims to increase access to at-home COVID-19 test kits for individuals, families, and communities who may otherwise struggle with access to healthcare resources,
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<p class="m_8262142965302838805p3"><span style="font-size:12pt">be hesitant to visit a COVID-19 testing location or may lack the funds necessary to purchase at-home test kits for themselves or their families.<span class="m_8262142965302838805apple-converted-space"> </span><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="m_8262142965302838805p3"><span style="font-size:12pt">Libraries that are interested in the Library Partnership for At-Home Test Program:<span class="m_8262142965302838805apple-converted-space"> </span><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<li class="m_8262142965302838805li3"><span class="m_8262142965302838805s2"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Must enroll using
</span></span><span class="m_8262142965302838805s3"><span style="font-size:12pt">the COVID Self-Test Distribution Site Enrollment Survey</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt">.
<a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=h3D71Xc3rUKWaoku9HIl0ZGHyz3HKppAusICATcUVNlUQVg2NFZRR1JQR1BRTkJDMTNSWjlINzc0VCQlQCN0PWcu" target="_blank">
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=h3D71Xc3rUKWaoku9HIl0ZGHyz3HKppAusICATcUVNlUQVg2NFZRR1JQR1BRTkJDMTNSWjlINzc0VCQlQCN0PWcu</a><u></u><u></u></span></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="m_8262142965302838805li3"><span style="font-size:12pt">Following enrollment, libraries will receive a program overview and a link where they can place orders for test kits.<span class="m_8262142965302838805apple-converted-space"> </span><u></u><u></u></span></li></ul>
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<p class="m_8262142965302838805p3"><span style="font-size:12pt">A list of libraries currently enrolled in the program can be found on the
<span class="m_8262142965302838805s3">Library Partnership for At-Home Test webpage</span>. <a href="https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/contain-covid/test/library-partnership-for-at-home-test" target="_blank">
https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/contain-covid/test/library-partnership-for-at-home-test</a><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="m_8262142965302838805p3"><span style="font-size:12pt">If your library is currently enrolled and you wish to no longer participate, please email your request for removal to
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<p class="m_8262142965302838805p3"><span style="font-size:12pt">Thank you for your support in helping to provide our local communities with an extra layer of protection during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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<p class="m_8262142965302838805p3"><span style="font-size:12pt">If you have any questions or concerns regarding the program, please contact the MDHHS Testing Collection and Coordination team at
<a href="mailto:MDHHS-COVIDTestingSupport@michigan.gov" target="_blank">MDHHS-COVIDTestingSupport@michigan.gov</a>.<span class="m_8262142965302838805apple-converted-space"> </span><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb(69,151,165)">Deborah E. Mikula</span></b><span style="color:rgb(69,151,165)"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Executive Director</span><span><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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