(July 20, 2020 3:42 PM) Michigan reported 489 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 74,152. The State of Michigan is reporting 7 COVID-19-related deaths today, with the state total now at 6,126. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 7/17/2020): 55,162. This information is updated daily at 3 p.m., with COVID-19 results included as of 10 a.m.
(July 20, 2020 3:30 PM) Alro Plastics has announced the completion of a new facility in Louisville, Kentucky. The new 50,000 square foot facility is located at 5500 Shepherdsville Road in Louisville. This replaces the former 25,000 square foot facility at 5620 Shepherdsville Road. The larger building has expanded inventory and services. The Louisville Alro Plastics facility can cut plastic sheet up to 6 inches thick x 14 feet wide x 14 feet long and rod up to 18 inches in diameter. Cut-to-size plastics and next day delivery is available throughout Kentucky and surrounding areas. Alro Plastics began in 1987 in Jackson, Michigan to provide Alro Steel’s existing customers with a wide range of plastic products. Offering next day delivery and cut-to-size processing, Alro Plastics maintains a large inventory of sheet, rod, and tube in standard, engineered, and high-performance materials. Alro Steel was founded in 1948 by brothers Al and Robert Glick. Alro is focused on offering cut-to-size metals and plastics with next day delivery to 25,000 customers in North America. Alro operates over 70 locations in 12 states and provides a broad inventory of products under the following companies: Alro Steel, Alro Metals, Alro Metals Outlet, Alro…
(July 20, 2020 12:23 PM) The City of Jackson is reminding residents and event organizers of the importance of following special event procedures. When a public event is held in a City park, recreation facility or street, it’s essential to go through the approval process to secure a location for the event and protect the safety of the community. The COVID-19 pandemic caused the cancellation of dozens of community events. Since the Stay at Home order was lifted, the City has seen multiple un-permitted events quickly organized and held in City parks and outdoor recreation facilities. A completed Special Event Application (PDF) must be received by the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) 60 days before the event. Applications are accepted by the DDA and forwarded to other committees and departments for review before final City Council approval. All organizers are now required to include COVID-19 safety plans in their applications. While the City understands organizers may want to quickly hold events following pandemic shutdowns, proper approval is needed to make sure events are verified and safe. “Completing the approval process ensures you get the exclusive use of City property and no one else can use the space you’ve reserved,” said DDA…
(July 20, 2020 12:00 PM) The Jackson County Health Department released the COVID-19 positive numbers for Jackson County. As of 12 PM today, there are 561 positive cases (cumulative), and 31 deaths (cumulative)*. There are 3 new cases since yesterday’s report. The Michigan Department of Corrections is reporting as of 2:45 PM Sunday, July 19, there are 1,379 confirmed positive cases at Jackson facilities and 158 confirmed positive staff cases. As of 10 AM July 16, there are 3 persons at Henry Ford Allegiance Health being treated as inpatients for COVID-19. Cumulative recovered** patients (cumulative): 436 (updated weekly, as of July 17). *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 265 47.2% Female 296 52.8% The Age group is reported as a percentage of the total instead of the actual number. Age - Years Percent 0 -19 5.7% 20 - 29 16.2% 30 - 39 15.0%…
