Jackson County Cumulative Report: 681 COVID-19 Positive Cases and 32 Deaths
(August 5, 2020 12:03 PM) The Jackson County Health Department released the COVID-19 positive numbers for Jackson County. As of 12 PM today, there are 681 positive cases (cumulative), and 32 deaths (cumulative)*. There are 6 new cases since yesterday’s report. Cumulative recovered, as of July 31, 2020: 471** The Michigan Department of Corrections is reporting as of 10 PM Sunday, August 2, there are 1,463 confirmed positive cases at Jackson facilities and 158 confirmed positive staff cases. As of 9 AM July 29, there are 7 persons at Henry Ford Allegiance Health being treated as inpatients for COVID-19. *These numbers do not reflect any cases or deaths identified through Michigan Department of Corrections. Their numbers are listed under a separate category for MDOC cases here: Michigan Statistics. This FAQ from the Jackson County Health Department explains how the numbers are posted and what they mean. **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 307 45.1% Female 374 54.9% The Age group is reported as a percentage of the total instead of the actual…
Salvation Army “Stuff the Bus” this Weekend
(August 5, 2020 11:12 AM) The Salvation Army of Jackson County and Walmart (Westwood Mall) are teaming up to collect school supplies for local Jackson youth as part of the nearly 3,000 participating Walmart and Salvation Army units nationwide on August 7 & 8 from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Collection bins will be placed in the store behind the cash registers on the left and right side near the exit. A list of the needed items is available on the Salvation Army Facebook Page. The “Stuff the Bus” collection event is open to anyone who would like to donate new school supplies to children who need them. The Salvation Army will distribute the supplies to local children in need. “The Salvation Army relies on the generosity of volunteers and community members to support local youth heading into the school year,” said Major Joe Tamayo, Corps Officer for the Jackson County Salvation Army. “By donating school supplies, The Salvation Army and its supporters ease the financial burden parents experience leading into the school year and ensure the children of our community are equipped and ready.” Walmart and The Salvation Army have collaborated for more than 30 years to meet local…
Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Directive Recognizing and Addressing Racism as a Public Health Crisis, Creates the Black Leadership Advisory Council
(August 5, 2020 10:35 AM) Today Governor Gretchen took action to elevate Black voices in state government, signing Executive Order 2020-163, which creates the Black Leadership Advisory Council. The governor also signed Executive Directive 2020-9, recognizing racism as a public health crisis and taking initial steps to address it within state government. Under the Executive Directive, the governor asked MDHHS to make health equity a major goal, as well as required implicit bias training for all state employees. “Since I was sworn in as governor, I have made it a top priority to include more people of color, more women, and more members of the LGBTQ+ community at the table. We’ve been able to build a more inclusive state government, but there is more work to do. That’s why today, I am proud to create the Black Leadership Advisory Council of Michigan,” said Governor Whitmer. “We must confront systemic racism head on so we can create a more equitable and just Michigan. This is not about one party or person. I hope we can continue to work towards building a more inclusive and unbiased state that works for everyone.” The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed, confirmed, and highlighted the deadly…
