The health department has issued a beach water advisory after high levels of E.coli were found at Sterling State Park in Monroe County.

Residents are urged to protect themselves against mosquito bites as the West Nile virus has been detected in Monroe County.

A vaccination record card is shown during a COVID-19 vaccination drive for Spring Branch Independent School District education workers Tuesday, March 16, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)Monroe County has appointments available for COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks. The Monroe County Health Department has now opened online scheduling for vaccination clinic appointments to any Monroe County resident or worker age 18 and older. Although scheduling online is preferred, individuals without technology access may also call the MCHD at 734-240-7925, from 8:30 A.M. until 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday. More: Looking for COVID-19 vaccines in Metro Detroit: Track openings, clinics, appointments

MONROE, Mich. – The Monroe County Health Department (MCHD) is postponing the COVID-19 vaccination clinic scheduled for Tuesday due to the snow. The county said residents who were scheduled to receive their vaccine on this day will be re-scheduled at the same appointment time on Monday, Feb. 22, 2021. For general COVID-19 questions in Monroe County, please call 734-240-7860 or visit www.healthymonroecounty.com. For additional information about the COVID-19 vaccine and prioritization phases in Michigan, please visit www.michigan.gov/covidvaccine. More COVID vaccination cancelations/postponements: