Jackson County Daily Report: 381 COVID-19 Positive Cases and 24 Deaths
(May 8, 2020 12:19 PM) The Jackson County Health Department released the COVID-19 positive numbers for Jackson County. As of 12:00 PM today, there are 381 positive cases (cumulative), and 24 deaths** (cumulative)*. **Note- Deaths have a decrease of one related to a previous death reported in error. The Michigan Department of Corrections is reporting as of 8:30 PM Thursday, there are 947 confirmed positive cases are at Jackson facilities, 126 Confirmed Positive Jackson Staff. As of 4 PM on Thursday, May 7, there are 33 individuals with positive COVID-19 results who are inpatients at Henry Ford Allegiance Health. To date, a total of 101 positive COVID-19 HFAH inpatients have been treated and discharged.. *These numbers do not reflect any cases or deaths identified through Michigan Department of Corrections. Their numbers are listed under a separate category “MDOC” for the Michigan Statistics. Gender Number Percent Male 176 46.2% Female 205 53.8% The Age group is reported as a percentage of the total instead of the actual number. Age - Years Percent 0 -19 3.4% 20 - 29 14.4% 30 - 39 14.2% 40 - 49 20.7% 50 - 59 17.8% 60 - 69 17.1% 70 -79 6.0% 80 6.3% Race and Ethnicity…
Gus Macker Postpones to 2021
(May 8, 2020 12:11 PM) Organizers of the Gus Macker Jackson Basketball Tournament have announced the postponement of this year’s event to July 24-25 of 2021. There will not be a tournament this summer. In a statement, the Jackson Gus Macker committee said, “This has not been an easy decision and we are saddened by the impact that COVID-19 has had on our world and specifically the Jackson Community. While it would be great to host a celebration of this kind in a perfect world, none of the Gus Macker #JacksonMI team and partners felt comfortable hosting an event of this magnitude, in terms of people density, contact on the courts, etc., and creating a forum that could potentially generate more harm than good as The Slope hits a downward trajectory this summer.” Kyle Liechty, chairman of the Jackson event said, “While we are not able to have our tournament, we would like to put our efforts towards a virtual activity/event that we can all be a part of to support a great cause. In the upcoming weeks, we will release information on how you can give back to our great community. Make sure to check and follow our social media…
FEMA Grant to United Way Makes $137,000 Available for Food, Shelter Needs
(May 8, 2020 11:37 AM) United Way of Jackson County has been awarded $137,170 in federal funds to support food, shelter and utility assistance programs in high-need areas. The emergency funding is provided through the Emergency Food And Shelter National Board Program (EFSP), administered by the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). United Way invites local governmental and private voluntary organizations that qualify to apply for these funds. Special consideration is given to organizations that serve the elderly, families with children, homeless individuals with mental or physical disabilities, and veterans. Also, applying organizations must meet these criteria: · Any nonprofit, governmental or faith-based organization; · Provide a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number and a Federal Employee Identification Number (FEIN); · Have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter; · Have no compliance issues in any previous phases; · Have an accounting system · Be providing services and using its other resources in the area in which they are seeking funding; · Have a voluntary board if private, not-for-profit; · Practice nondiscrimination; and · To the extent practical, involve homeless individuals and families, through employment, volunteer programs, etc. in providing emergency food and shelter services…
Walberg Announces Grants for Local Health Centers to Expand Coronavirus Testing
(May 8, 2020 11:01 AM) Congressman Tim Walberg today announced that two community health centers in Michigan’s 7th District will receive additional federal grants to increase COVID-19 testing. The Center for Family Health in Jackson County will receive $561,199 and the Family Medical Center of Michigan with locations in Lenawee and Monroe Counties will receive $372,574. "Expanding the accessibility of testing, particularly among vulnerable populations, is key to mitigating the spread of COVID-19 and keeping our communities safe and healthy. Getting more resources to boost testing capacity is welcome news for our local health centers and the patients that they serve,” said Walberg. This is the third round of grant funding that community health centers have received under federal Coronavirus response legislation. Today’s funding is made available through the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, which Walberg voted for and the House passed at the end of April. For more information and available resources, visit walberg.house.gov/coronavirus.
MDOC: 947 Confirmed Positive Cases at Jackson Facilities, 126 Confirmed Positive Jackson Staff
(May 8, 2020 6:53 AM) The Michigan Department of Corrections is reporting as of 9:30 PM Thursday May 7, there are 2,090 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases at facilities throughout the state. Of that statewide total, 947 of the confirmed positive cases are at Jackson facilities. The Department says expanded testing took place at G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility the week of April 26. The facility has a designated quarantine unit and positive prisoners are being transferred to the unit. Of 1844 prisoners tested at Cotton, 680 are COVID-19 confirmed positive. 37% of those tested are positive. There have been a total of 49 deaths of prisoners who had tested positive for COVID-19, 17 of those deaths were among prisoners at Jackson facilities. In Jackson, there are 177 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases at Parnall Correctional Facility, 57 at Charles E. Egeler Reception and Guidance Center, 33 at Duane Waters Health Center and 680 at G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility. Among staff, there are a total of 303 COVID-19 positive cases statewide. In Jackson, there are 74 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases among employees at Parnall Correctional Facility, 1 at Cooper Street Correctional Facility, 27 at Charles E. Egeler Reception and Guidance…