Events of Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Shop Local, Eat Local, Spend Local, Enjoy Local. Support our local small businesses by shopping and ordering takeout or delivery at our local shops, stores and restaurants. By supporting local businesses, you’re helping our economy to grow and our community to thrive. Now, more than ever, let’s unite our community around what can happen when we shop local, eat local and support local. We’re encouraging everyone to stay united to stop the spread and think local first this holiday season. Photo: Anna’s Gifts & Home Decor has a great variety of gifts, Christmas decor and ornaments, clothing, kitchen gear, treats, jewelry, furniture, art and much more! Hours: 9:30-4pm Monday-Friday, 9-4pm Saturday, and 12-4pm Sunday. The Café is open for takeout, 9-3pm Monday-Saturday. Call 783-4191. 401 North Mechanic Street, Downtown Jackson. The Salvation Army of Jackson County Red Kettle Campaign. The classic Red Kettles will be located at: Walmart, Sam’s Club J.C. Penny’s, Polly’s locations, Kroger, Big Lots, Blaine’s, and Jackson Crossing Mall -Pet Smart, Gordon’s, Dollar Tree, Bed Bath and Beyond. Bell ringers will be following all CDC guidelines and have been trained in COVID - 19 safety protocols. Nite Lites Drive Thru Christmas Light Show. Every night through December…
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
JTV News presents The Morning Show. Today, Andy and Bart’s guests: Tony Baker, VP & Commercial Loan Officer, County National Bank. Jenny Mietelka, Family Service Representative/Site Coordinator, St. John's Cemetery. 9 AM and 11 AM. Today on The Bart Hawley Show: Jeff Beal, Superintendent, Jackson Public Schools; Jackson School of the Arts Virtual Art Show; Holiday music with Steve Berkemeier, Singer/Guitarist; Sally Krichbaum, Holiday Gift Ideas, Gilbert Chocolates. 1, 5, 8, and 11 PM; 2 and 5 AM. PROGRAM NOTE: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, and Attorney General Dana Nessel will provide an update regarding COVID-19 and the continued efforts to slow the spread of the virus. They will also speak about safety surrounding the holidays. The briefing is scheduled for 1:30 PM and will be carried live on JTV and JTV.TV.
COVID-19 Vaccinations Started Today at Michigan Hospitals
COVID-19 vaccines started arriving and being administered today at Michigan Medicine. Pictured are Dr. Joneigh S. Khaldun, Chief Medical Executive and Chief Deputy Director for Health for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services alongside University of Michigan President Dr. Mark S. Schlissel. (December 14, 2020 4:33 PM) Frontline health care workers at two Michigan hospitals today were the first people in the state to receive the safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The first COVID-19 vaccine, produced by Michigan-based Pfizer, and today’s initial vaccinations mark a historic milestone in the world’s unprecedented cooperative mission to control and end the COVID-19 pandemic. The vaccinations at Michigan Medicine and Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital begin the journey toward the eventual safe full reopening of Michigan’s economy, schools and communities. Additional Michigan hospitals are expected to begin vaccinating health care staff later this week. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer thanked the state’s hospital and other health care workers for “tireless dedication, bravery and strength” in caring for the tens of thousands of residents who have fought the virus – and for being first-in-line for vaccinations. “This is a great…
National Guard to Provide Support for Vaccination Efforts in Michigan
(December 14, 2020 3:47 PM) The Michigan National Guard received a request from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to support community healthcare organizations with logistical and medical assets for COVID-19 vaccinations across the state. Guard leadership has analyzed its medical assets and logistical requirements and plans to augment health care providers across the state, where requested, in the administration of the vaccine. The Guard will first staff approximately 50 COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Teams, or CVTTs, that are comprised of a uniformed medical technician and one or two administrative support personnel. The CVTTs will report to four hospital locations deemed priority by the state of Michigan as early as Tuesday, December 15. “We will provide medics and administrative support to hospitals and local health care organizations and work to fill their needs,” said Col. Ravindra Wagh, Michigan National Guard Joint Operations Officer. “For some locations that will mean directly administering the vaccine to their staff. We will also provide administrative support when needed, freeing up critical front-line hospital employees and allowing them to focus on the ongoing battle against COVID-19.” The first priority of allocated vaccines in Michigan will be to front-line health care workers and to…
