Monthly Archives: October 2020

(October 22, 2020 3:26 PM) Michigan reported 1,873 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 152,862.  The State of Michigan is reporting 43* COVID-19-related deaths today, with the state total at 7,129. *The deaths announced today include 31 deaths identified during a Vital Records review. See cumulative data page for more information. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 10/16/2020): 109,539.  This information is updated Monday through Saturday at 3 p.m., with COVID-19 results included as of 10 a.m.  Monday reports include Sunday data.

(October 22, 2020 12:09 PM) Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan House Bills 6030-6032 protecting Michigan workers from the spread of COVID-19 and protecting businesses that implement strict safety measures to keep workers, customers, and their families safe. The governor also signed a number of other bills, outlined below.  “No Michigander should have to worry about going into work when they’re sick, especially during a global pandemic,” said Governor Whitmer. “These bipartisan bills ensure crucial protections for our workers and businesses who do their part to protect our families and frontline workers from the spread of COVID-19. I look forward to more collaboration with the legislature where we can find common ground. Michiganders: remember to mask up, practice safe physical distancing, wash your hands frequently, and get your flu vaccine. Be smart, and stay safe.”  The bills the governor signed today require employers to allow workers who are exposed to COVID-19 or exhibit the symptoms of COVID-19 to stay home, and prohibit retaliation against employees for staying home when sick or exposed to the virus. The bills also provide a minimum damages award of $5,000 for violations. Awards may be higher than that in the event of more serious conduct or injuries.  “Across our state, businesses, nonprofits, child care, academic…

(October 22, 2020 12:00 PM) The Jackson County Health Department released the COVID-19 positive numbers for Jackson County.  As of 12:00 PM today, there are 1,595 positive cases (cumulative), and 60 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 30 new cases since yesterday's report.    Cumulative recovered, as of October 22, 2020:  983** The Michigan Department of Corrections is reporting as of 5:40 PM October 16, there are 1,693 confirmed positive cases at Jackson facilities and 179 confirmed positive staff cases.  MDOC positive case numbers are cumulative. As of 7 AM October 22, there 20 persons at Henry Ford Allegiance Health being treated as inpatients for COVID-19. The Jackson County Township map and recovery data will be posted each Monday.  *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 679 42.6% Female 916 57.4% Unknown 0 0.0% The Age group is reported as a percentage of the total instead of the…