Chilangos COVID-19 Update
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Mancinos COVID-19 Update
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Michigan Reports 657 Coronavirus Cases Today, State Total Now 45,054
(May 6, 2020 3:17 PM) Michigan reported 657 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 45,054. The State of Michigan is reporting 71 COVID-19-related deaths today, bringing the state total to 4,250. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 5/1/2020): 15,659. This number is updated weekly. This information is updated daily at 3 p.m., with COVID-19 results included as of 10 a.m. Confirmed COVID-19 Cases by Jurisdiction updated 5/6/2020 County Confirmed Cases Reported Deaths Alcona 4 1 Allegan 124 2 Alpena 86 7 Antrim 10 Arenac 27 1 Baraga 1 Barry 39 1 Bay 176 9 Benzie 4 Berrien 344 20 Branch 72 2 Calhoun 250 17 Cass 35 2 Charlevoix 14 1 Cheboygan 19 1 Chippewa 2 Clare 12 2 Clinton 123 10 Crawford 56 4 Delta 14 2 Detroit City 9536 1126 Dickinson 4 2 Eaton 141 6 Emmet 21 2 Genesee 1710 208 Gladwin 15 1 Gogebic 4 1 Grand Traverse 20 5 Gratiot 26 2 Hillsdale 138 21 Houghton 2 Huron 28 1 Ingham 539 14 Ionia 98 2 Iosco 53 7 Isabella 61 7 Jackson 373 26 Kalamazoo 539 23 Kalkaska 17 2 Kent…
Jackson County Daily Report: 371 COVID-19 Positive Cases and 25 Deaths
(May 6, 2020 12:28 PM) The Jackson County Health Department released the COVID-19 positive numbers for Jackson County. As of 12:00 PM today, there are 371 positive cases (cumulative), and 25 deaths (cumulative)*. The Michigan Department of Corrections is reporting as of 9:00 PM Tuesday, there are 938 confirmed positive cases are at Jackson facilities, 126 Confirmed Positive Jackson Staff. As of 12 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, there are 37 individuals with positive COVID-19 results who are inpatients at Henry Ford Allegiance Health. Four additional persons under investigation are hospitalized at HFAH. To date, a total of 100 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. Age - Years Percent 0 -19 3.5% 20 - 29 14.6% 30 - 39 14.0% 40 - 49 20.2% 50 - 59 17.8% 60 - 69 17.3% 70 -79 6.2% 80 6.5% Race and Ethnicity tables were added on April, 8, 2020. Note: Totals may not add to 100% due to rounding Race % of overall case by race American Indian or Alaska Native <0.5% Hawaiian…
Republican Legislative Leaders File Lawsuit Against Governor Whitmer
(May 6, 2020 11:47 AM) Speaker Lee Chatfield and Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey today announced the filing of a lawsuit against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The legislative leaders filed suit this morning in the Michigan Court of Claims against Gov. Whitmer challenging the constitutionality of her use of two different emergency powers laws. “We all know strong action is required to combat COVID-19 and keep our communities safe,” said Chatfield. “But the one-size-fits-all actions the governor has taken simply haven’t been good enough.” In a statement, Chatfield said, “We extended our hand to the governor last week and offered several times to work with her to improve the state’s response and improve the status quo that is hurting so many people. She rejected that offer and chose to go it alone, in a way that is against the law. We have to stand up for the people we represent, their concerns and their legal rights. This lawsuit will bring everyone back to the table and ensure a better, bipartisan solution to the COVID-19 pandemic.” Michigan was under an emergency declaration through April 30, 2020 based on the approval of Senate Concurrent Resolution 24 on April 7, 2020. With the emergency…
All Jackson County Millage Proposals Pass in Primary Election
(May 6, 2020 11:18 AM) Voters in three Jackson County townships and one school district voted approval yesterday of new and renewing millage proposals on the ballot. East Jackson Community Schools voters approved an increase of 1 mill to bring the total amount back to the state maximum of 18 mills through 2023. The measure passed 695 yes to 403 no. Blackman Charter Township and Leoni Township residents approved a five-year renewal of the Blackman-Leoni Department of Public Safety millage. Blackman residents pay 2 mills and Leoni residents pay 1.5 mills. The rate remains the same with the approval. In Leoni, 1307 yes votes and 483 no votes. Blackman results were 1510 yes votes and 462 no votes. Napoleon Township voters approved a .75 mills request that will fund fire apparatus, equipment and housing, and last for 20 years. Residents will not see a tax increase, as a previous millage (.8 mills) for the new township building expired with the 2019 winter tax bill. The request passed, 849 to 452. According to County Clerk Amanda Kirkpatrick, all ballots issued for this election were absentee. If a voter came to the polling location, they were issued an absentee ballot -…
MDHHS receives $25 million from CARES Act
(May 6, 2020 10:55 AM) Michigan will help its aging adults stay healthy and live independently with nearly $25.3 million received from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Among other things, the CARES Act provides supplemental funding for programs authorized by the Older Americans Act of 1965. Michigan will spend its money supporting residents aged 60 and over served by Older Americans Act programs. These programs provide a wide range of services, such as help with bathing and dressing, rides to doctors’ offices, education on managing chronic illnesses, support for family caregivers, and much more. Provided by a network of community-based organizations – such as Area Agencies on Aging, local community and senior centers, faith-based organizations, Commissions and Councils on Aging, and other nonprofit service providers – these programs help millions of older adults stay healthy and continue living independently. Funding has been provided to states, territories, and tribes for subsequent allocation to local Area Agencies on Aging. Grant amounts are determined based on the population-based formulas defined in the Older Americans Act. “The need for these services has increased as community measures to slow transmission of COVID-19 have closed locations where many people typically receive…