The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has announced a new feature on the COVID-19 test finder that now lists wait times for many testing sites across the state.

According to the MDHHS, this will help make testing easier to plan for, especially for those traveling for Spring Break or gathering with loved ones during the upcoming spring-time holidays.

The MDHHS is encouraging residents to test for COVID-19 before and after travel, as well as before group celebrations and gatherings when events may include family and friends who have increased vulnerability from COVID-19 infection.

MDHHS chief medical executive Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian says “We have excellent, effective tools to travel safely and gather with loved ones this spring, testing has become extremely convenient, with many locations and the availability of over-the-counter tests. We recommend Michiganders test if traveling and stay home if they are ill. Additionally, receiving the COVID-19 vaccine remains one of the most effective ways to prevent severe illness and disease.”