Treasury: Bottle Returns Must Reopen Immediately
(October 15, 2020 3:49 PM) Michiganders who desire to redeem their outstanding 10-cent deposit on bottles and cans will now be able to go to any retailer that accepts returns, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury. Effective immediately, all grocery stores, supermarkets, convenience stores, gas stations and other retailers with bottle and can return facilities must open their return facilities, resume the collection of returnables and refund customer deposits. Retailers that typically accept bottles and cans and provide deposits will be reopening their facilities, regardless of where such facilities are physically located, serviced by reverse vending machines, staffed by employees, or some combination of the two. All retailers with return facilities must ensure that those facilities comply with all state-mandated safety protocols to protect both workers and the public under the emergency order issued by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services on Oct. 9, 2020. In addition, retailers may take any or all the following steps at their discretion: Limit the number of beverage containers that may be returned by a single individual per day to a deposit refund amount of $25, as outlined in state law. Establish special or limited hours of operation for return facilities…
Michigan Reports 2,030* Coronavirus Cases Today, State Total Now 141,091
(October 15, 2020 3:35 PM) Michigan reported 2,030* coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 141,091. The State of Michigan is reporting 32** COVID-19-related deaths today, with the state total at 6,973. *Late Wednesday a data slowdown in the processing of laboratory results to the statewide reporting system was noted. Today's count of cases includes a number of cases that would have been included in yesterday's total. Today’s positive test case count is a record high for Michigan’s daily report. **The deaths announced today includes 21 deaths identified during a Vital Records review. See cumulative data page for more information. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 10/9/2020): 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.
Courthouse Closes Due to COVID Exposure
(October 15, 2020 3:32 PM) The Jackson County Courthouse: 4th Circuit Court, 12th District Court, County Clerk and Prosecuting Attorney’s offices are closed effective immediately for in-person public services, until Wednesday, October 21, 2020, due to a positive COVID-19 test of an employee in the courthouse. While the exposure to those utilizing services on Friday, October 9, 2020 is considered low, if you experience COVID-19 related symptoms, we encourage you to contact the Henry Ford COVID-19 hotline at 517-205-6100. Many services at the courthouse may be conducted remotely and those scheduled for hearings are directed to contact the court at the following phone numbers for information regarding ZOOM meeting rooms. You will be able to conduct your hearing virtually. For more information on court hearings, please call: Circuit Court cases /County Clerk: 517-788-4268 County Clerk Vitals: 517-788-4265 District Court cases: 517-788-4260 Probate Court cases: 517-788-4290 District Court on-line services: www.d12.com County Clerk on-line services: https://www.mijackson.org/294/County-Clerk Jackson County Public Defender’s office: 517-768-6842
Jackson County Cumulative Report: 1,404 COVID-19 Positive Cases and 58 Deaths
(October 15, 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 1,404 positive cases (cumulative), and 58 deaths (cumulative)*. There are 28 new cases and 3 new deaths since yesterday’s report. Cumulative recovered, as of October 15, 2020: 906** 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 602 42.9% Female 802 57.1% Unknown 0 0% The Age group is reported as a percentage of…
