Monthly Archives: March 2020

(March 31, 2020 3:14 PM)  Michigan reported 1,117 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today,  with the state reported total now at 7,615. The State of Michigan is reporting 75 COVID-19-related deaths today, bringing the state total to 259.    The Jackson County Health Department released the COVID-19 positive numbers for Jackson County.  As of 12 PM today, there are 51 positive cases (cumulative), and one death.  As of 9 AM today, there are 18 individuals with positive COVID-19 results who are inpatients at Henry Ford Allegiance Health. This information is updated daily at 3 p.m., with COVID-19 results included as of 10 a.m.. Overall Confirmed COVID-19 Cases by County County Cases Deaths Allegan 3   Antrim 3   Arenac 1   Barry 2   Bay 9   Berrien 35 1 Branch 2   Calhoun 17   Cass 4 1 Charlevoix 4   Cheboygan 1   Chippewa 1   Clare 1   Clinton 24   Crawford 1   Delta 1   Detroit City 2080 75 Eaton 21   Emmet 5   Genesee 185 7 Gladwin 2   Gogebic 2 1 Grand Traverse 7   Gratiot 3   Hillsdale 14 1 Houghton 1   Huron 3   Ingham 91   Ionia 4  …

(March 31, 2020 12:23 PM) The Jackson County Health Department released the COVID-19 positive numbers for Jackson County.  As of 12 PM today, there are 51 positive cases (cumulative), and one death. As of 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 31, there are 18 individuals with positive COVID-19 results who are inpatients at Henry Ford Allegiance Health. There are also 14 persons under investigation (PUI) who are inpatient at HFAH. These numbers are posted each day by 12:00 Noon . These numbers do not reflect any cases identified through Michigan Department of Corrections.  MDOC cases are included in the state report issued each day at 3 PM. Jackson County Cumulative Report: as of Tuesday at 12 Noon Breakdown of COVID-19 positive cases by sex: Gender Number Percent Male 24 47% Female 27 53% Breakdown of COVID-19 positive cases by age: Age - Years Number Percent 0 -19 1 2% 20 - 29 4 8% 30 - 39 10 20% 40 - 49 5 10% 50 - 59 13 25% 60 - 69 12 23% 70 -79 4 8% 80 2 4%

(March 31, 2020 11:36 AM) Michigan companies need to fill thousands of critical, immediate vacancies to support work during the COVID-19 pandemic, including those in logistics, healthcare, manufacturing and agribusiness industries. The State’s employment search engine - Pure Michigan Talent Connect - provides job seekers and employers with an online portal at MiTalent.org to post, search and connect to these job openings.   Thousands of new jobs are being posted to MiTalent.org each day. Employers looking to hire during the COVID-19 pandemic should use the COVID-19 On-Demand Hiring Intake Form to ensure their postings appear in the search results.   “Michiganders are tough and hardworking, especially in times of crisis,” Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said. “Tens of thousands of open jobs are available right now with more than 2,000 Michigan companies and organizations hiring to continue providing critical services.”  The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) is encouraging jobseekers to visit MiTalent.org where enhanced search functionality has been added to the homepage to better connect job seekers with these critical opportunities. Please note, several job postings feature multiple positions available.   “While many Michiganders are being displaced from work, thousands of employers have immediate job openings,” said LEO Director Jeff…

(March 31, 2020 10:40 AM) Michigan’s taxpayers and tax preparers should be extra vigilant for federal stimulus scams, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury. With many taxpayers receiving federal stimulus checks directly deposited into their banking accounts, scammers are boosting their phishing attempts and phone scams to obtain personally identifiable information. In the latest round of reports, scammers are targeting taxpayers and tax preparers in an attempt to change direct deposit information so they can intercept federal checks. “Taxpayers and tax preparers must be vigilant for direct deposit scams,” State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks said. “It’s bad enough when a single taxpayer is targeted. When tax preparers are also targeted, the personal information of many individual taxpayers could be disclosed all at once. Please be extra vigilant for scams during this unprecedented time.” In reported cases, scammers are asking taxpayers or tax preparers to verify banking information through a phone call or are asking individuals to click on a link that goes to a fake website, where an unsuspecting victim submits personally identifiable information to a criminal. Taxpayers or tax preparers can report attempted phishing attempts to the Internal Revenue Service at phishing@irs.gov. As a part of the federal stimulus…

(March 30, 2020 4:52 PM) Today, President Trump authorized the use of National Guard members granting Governor Whitmer’s request for a formal Mission Assignment (MA) to allocate and order up to 3,000 members of the Michigan Army and Air National Guard for up to 90 days to perform humanitarian missions across the state.   Michigan’s National Guard, under Governor Whitmer’s command and control, will perform humanitarian missions across the state, such as helping run mobile screening facilities, distributing food and medical supplies, ensuring resiliency of supply lines, disinfecting public spaces, and supporting public safety when required.  “This is good news for Michiganders everywhere who are worried about COVID-19's impact on their community,” said Governor Whitmer. “Now, our dedicated National Guardsmen and women can help ensure access to meals for families who need them, or medical supplies for our health care professionals. They’ll help us get Michiganders tested and keep our public places clean. I’m happy that the federal government granted this request, and will continue to work closely with them as we slow the spread of COVID-19 together.”  “The Michigan National Guard is ready and eager to assist Governor Whitmer as she works to slow the spread of COVID-19 in…