INDIANAPOLIS — Based on current COVID-19 trends, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the federal Public Health Emergency declaration for COVID-19 expired May 11. While some aspects of the COVID-19 response will change, access to free COVID-19 vaccinations generally will not be affected. The Food and Drug Administration’s Emergency Use Authorizations for COVID-19 products including tests and vaccines will remain in place.
The Marion County Public Health Department will continue offering free COVID-19 vaccine by appointment at select district health offices. Locations, hours and phone numbers: MarionHealth.org/immunize They will also be available at the ACTION Health Center, 2868 N. Pennsylvania St. Call 317-221-3400 for an appointment.
The health department will also continue to offer free COVID-19 vaccine walk-in clinics at these locations:
• College Avenue Branch Library, 4180 N. College Ave.
• Martindale-Brightwood Library Branch, 2434 N. Sherman Dr.
Both locations will be open Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Wednesday: 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.
• Garfield Park Branch Library, 2502 Shelby St. on Fridays: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
• IndyGo Julia M. Carson Transit Center, 201 E. Washington St. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Free COVID-19 walk-in testing is available through the Marion County Public Health Department:
• Johnson Building, 3901 Meadows Dr. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
The government response to Long COVID will not change. There will continue to be a coordinated response to the longer effects of COVID including Long COVID and associated conditions.
More information about the end of the federal Public Health Emergency declaration is available at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website, CDC.gov.