Monthly Archives: October 2020

(October 18, 2020  7:47 PM) The Michigan Department of Corrections is reporting as of 5:40 PM October 16, there are 5,785 confirmed positive COVID-19 cumulative cases at facilities throughout the state.  Of that statewide total, 1,693 of the confirmed positive cases are at Jackson facilities. Throughout the state corrections system, there are currently 211 active cases. In Jackson, there are 505 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases at Parnall Correctional Facility, 388 at Charles E. Egeler Reception and Guidance Center, 3 at Cooper Street Correctional Facility, 20 at Duane Waters Health Center and 777 at G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility.  Among staff, there are a total of 700 COVID-19 positive cases statewide.   In Jackson, there are 76 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases among employees at Parnall Correctional Facility, 6 at Cooper Street Correctional Facility, 45 at Charles E. Egeler Reception and Guidance Center, 47 at G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility, 1 at Jackson Training Center and 4 at Jackson Regional Warehouse. There have been a total of 74 deaths (statewide) of prisoners who had tested positive for COVID-19, 22 of those deaths were among prisoners at Jackson facilities.  The Michigan Department of Corrections is listed as a separate jurisdiction in the daily MDHHS report of positive…

(October 18, 2020 11:34 AM) Michiganders have through tomorrow, October 19 to register to vote online for the Nov. 3 general election. Through October 19, Eligible Michigan citizens can register online at Michigan.gov/Vote or by mail (postmarked by October 19). If someone has not yet registered after this deadline has passed, they may still register in person at their city or township clerk’s office through Election Day with a document verifying their residency. They can also apply for and return an absent voter ballot their at the clerk’s office in the same trip. “With more than 1 million ballots already returned, we’re seeing an incredible amount of enthusiasm from Michiganders excited to participate in our democracy,” said Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. “Voters have more options than ever before for how to register and cast their ballot, and that’s why we’ve been working around the clock to ensure citizens understand those options and can exercise their rights in the way that works best for them.” Voters who are already registered can vote early at their clerk’s office now and through the day before the election. On Election Day, already registered voters must vote at their local polling place. Clerk and…

(October 17, 2020 4:08 PM) Michigan reported 1,791 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 144,897.  The State of Michigan is reporting 23* COVID-19-related deaths today, with the state total at 7,010. *The deaths announced today includes 15 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 17, 2020 11:50 AM) The Jackson County Health Department released the COVID-19 positive numbers for Jackson County.  As of 11:50 AM today, there are 1,486 positive cases (cumulative), and 59 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 34 new cases and 1 new death since yesterday’s report.    Cumulative recovered, as of October 17, 2020:  935** The Michigan Department of Corrections is reporting as of 5:20 PM October 9, there are 1,688 confirmed positive cases at Jackson facilities and 173 confirmed positive staff cases.  MDOC positive case numbers are cumulative. As of 11 AM October 14, there 16 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 630 42.4% Female 853 57.4% Unknown 3 0.2% The Age group is reported as a percentage of…

(October 16, 2020 3:30 PM) Michigan reported 2,015 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 143,106.  The State of Michigan is reporting 14 COVID-19-related deaths today, with the state total at 6,987. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 10/9/2020): 104,271.  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.