Monthly Archives: July 2020

(July 2, 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 492 positive cases (cumulative), and 30 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are no new cases since yesterday’s report.  Today, the health department is reporting the first COVID-19 death since June 7. Cumulative recovered** patients (cumulative): 417 (updated weekly, as of June 26). Today’s map of cumulative cases of COVID-19 in Jackson County is now posted.  Note:  Due to the Holiday, the map is being posted early.  Normally, new maps are posted every Friday. The Michigan Department of Corrections is reporting as of 3 PM Tuesday, June 30, there are 1,605 confirmed positive cases are at Jackson facilities, 156 Confirmed Positive Jackson staff. As of 9 AM on Wednesday, July 1, there is 1 individual with positive COVID-19 results who is inpatient 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…

(July 2, 2020 11:09 AM) To help combat the alarming increase of out-of-hospital medical emergencies and deaths that occurred in Michigan this spring, Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) chief medical executive and chief deputy for health, is urging residents not to avoid seeking help in a medical emergency. “It is incredibly important that people not delay care, especially if they are having concerning symptoms like chest pain, difficulty breathing or dizziness,” Khaldun said. “Hospitals and EMS providers are working hard to keep patients safe, so please contact them if you are having a medical emergency.” Data from Michigan EMS agencies from March 15 to May 23, 2020 compared to the same period in 2019, show: Out-of-hospital cardiac arrests increased 43.3 percent. Out-of-hospital deaths recorded by EMS increased 62 percent. Statewide EMS transports decreased 17 percent. Transports of heart attack (or STEMI) patients decreased nearly 10 percent. Transports of stroke patients decreased 12.1 percent. Michigan’s EMS providers are prepared to safely care for patients with additional protective gear and disinfecting protocols in place, according to Michigan Association of Ambulance Services (MAAS). “Medical emergencies have not gone away during the pandemic and Michigan EMS providers are…

(July 2, 2020 10:49 AM)  The Jackson County Health Department is reporting a rise in COVID-19 cases linked to travel outside of Michigan.  The department says COVID-19 cases are increasing in most parts of the United States as a result of early reopening plans as well as individuals not following the recommended safety measures.  Today, Rashmi Travis, Health Officer, Jackson County Health Department, urged residents to follow steps to reduce the risk of infection from COVID-19 and to travel safely.  Travis said, “In Jackson County, we are unfortunately seeing a sudden rise in the number of COVID-19 cases. A recent cluster of new cases was identified in our county due to travel outside of Michigan.”  Tracing indicated travel to states with increased cases including Florida and Tennessee. The department issued a reminder to follow these guidelines: ·         If you must travel to one of the current high-risk states, PLEASE wear a facemask, wash your hands every 1-2 hours, and maintain a distance of at least six feet from people who are not in your household. ·         While traveling on an airplane, bus, van, or train which is a major high-risk activity because you are breathing air in a closed space,…

(July 1, 2020 4:25 PM) Governor Whitmer today signed Executive Order 2020-143 closing indoor service at bars throughout most of lower Michigan to protect the progress Michigan has made against COVID-19. Regions 6 and 8, which include the Upper Peninsula and much of northern Michigan, are excluded from the order, and bars statewide can continue to serve outdoors. The governor also signed a package of bills allowing cocktails-to-go at bars and restaurants to help these businesses serve more Michiganders during this time.  “We owe it to our front line heroes who have sacrificed so much during this crisis to do everything we can to slow the spread of COVID-19 and reduce the chance of a resurgence like we are seeing in other states,” said Governor Whitmer. “Following recent outbreaks tied to bars, I am taking this action today to slow the spread of the virus and keep people safe. If we want to be in a strong position to reopen schools for in-person classroom instruction this fall, then we need to take aggressive action right now to ensure we don’t wipe out all the progress we have made.”  Over the past week, every region in Michigan has seen an uptick…

(July 1, 2020 3:59 PM) Michigan reported 262 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 64,132. The State of Michigan is reporting 4 COVID-19-related death today, bringing the state total to 5,951. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 6/26/2020): 51,099.  This information is updated daily at 3 p.m., with COVID-19 results included as of 10 a.m.