Monthly Archives: June 2020

(June 22, 2020 6:34 AM) The Michigan Department of Corrections is reporting as of 12:30 PM Sunday, June 21, there are 3,991 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases at facilities throughout the state.  Of that statewide total, 1,584 of the confirmed positive cases are at Jackson facilities. In Jackson, there are 505 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases at Parnall Correctional Facility, 297 at Charles E. Egeler Reception and Guidance Center, 69 at Duane Waters Health Center and 713 at G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility.  Among staff, there are a total of 375 COVID-19 positive cases statewide.   In Jackson, there are 74 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases among employees at Parnall Correctional Facility, 2 at Cooper Street Correctional Facility, 37 at Charles E. Egeler Reception and Guidance Center, 40 at G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility and 3 at Jackson Regional Warehouse. There have been a total of 68 deaths (statewide) of prisoners who had tested positive for COVID-19, 22 of those deaths were among prisoners at Jackson facilities.  The most recent death, reported on June 2, was of a prisoner who had originally been housed at G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility. The Michigan Department of Corrections is listed as a separate jurisdiction in the daily…

(June 21, 2020 3:26 PM) Michigan reported 146 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 61,230. The State of Michigan is reporting 3 COVID-19-related deaths today, bringing the state total to 5,846. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 6/19/2020): 49,290.  This information is updated daily at 3 p.m., with COVID-19 results included as of 10 a.m.

(June 21, 2020 3:20 PM) The Jackson County Health Department released the COVID-19 positive numbers for Jackson County.  As of 12 PM today, there are 468 positive cases (cumulative), and 29 deaths (cumulative)*.     There is no change from yesterday’s report. Cumulative recovered** patients (cumulative): 400 (updated weekly, as of June 19). The Michigan Department of Corrections is reporting as of 4:15 PM Thursday, June 18, there are 1,575 confirmed positive cases are at Jackson facilities, 160 Confirmed Positive Jackson staff. As of 3 PM on Wednesday, June 17, there are 3 individual with positive COVID-19 results who are inpatients at Henry Ford Allegiance Health.  *These numbers do not reflect any cases or deaths identified through Michigan Department of Corrections.  Their numbers are listed under a separate category "Others" for the Michigan Statistics. **Recovered is defined as the number of persons with a confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis who are alive 30 days post-onset (or referral date if onset is not available). Gender Number of Cases Percent Male 223 47.6% Female 245 52.4% The Age group is reported as a percentage of the total instead of the actual number.  Age - Years Percent 0 -19 5.3% 20 - 29 16.2% 30 - 39…

A vendor from Beach Concessions helps a customer during the Jackson County Fair Drive Thru Fair Food Rally on Saturday at James J. Keeley Park – the former Jackson County Fairgrounds.  Photo by Jeff Steers, JTV News. By Jeff Steers JTV News Vendors from as far away as Breckenridge came to the former Jackson County Fairgrounds - James J. Keeley Park - to sell their products. The 10 vendors were not disappointed. A number of vendors said they were busy all day on Saturday, starting at 11 a.m. for the Jackson County Fair Drive Thru Fair Food Rally. The event started Friday night and continues through Sunday. The event featured favorites as elephant ears, Fiske fries, Junkyard Dog products, and fresh lemonade. Stu’s Classic Food from Breckenridge was at the event selling their Polish and Italian sausage and Philly steak with cheese sandwiches. “We have been busy all day,” a representative said in between talking to customers who cruised through the setup. Customers were able to stay in his/her car and order as they went through the food loop. Moviegoers were also able to walk up and order items. As dark approached, the movie “Toy Story 4” played on a…

(June 20, 2020 5:56 PM) Michigan reported 255 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 61,064. The State of Michigan is reporting 20 COVID-19-related deaths today, bringing the state total to 5,843. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 6/19/2020): 49,290.  This information is updated daily at 3 p.m., with COVID-19 results included as of 10 a.m.