Monthly Archives: January 2021

(January 15, 2020 5:24 PM) Henry Ford Allegiance Health and the Jackson County Health Department have increased their vaccine distribution and plan to expand further once more vaccine is available. To date, 6,156 doses of vaccine have been administered in Jackson County. Both organizations’ vaccination clinics have focused on the first priority groups, which includes health care workers and essential frontline workers. Long-term care facilities, home to many of our most vulnerable citizens, are also a top priority. A federal partnership with CVS and Walgreens has identified 86 congregate living settings in Jackson, including nursing homes, assisted living, adult foster cares and retirement communities. This partnership offers on-site vaccination, through visits from the identified pharmacies, to the 4,600 residents and staff of these facilities. The health department has created a survey CLICK HERE  to help individuals and businesses identify their priority group classification. Following completion of the survey, individuals will learn their priority group and receive an email notification once vaccine appointments are available. Those identified by the survey as Phase 1B businesses will also be notified once scheduling is available for their employees. Phase 1B includes food and agriculture workers, critical manufacturing workers, public transit, grocery, USPS and workers…

(January 15, 2021 3:05 PM) Michigan reported 2,598 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 533,602. Michigan is reporting 29 COVID-19-related deaths today with the state total at 13,701. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 1/8/21): 415,079. 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. 

(January 15, 2021 12:00 PM) The Jackson County Health Department released the COVID-19 positive numbers for Jackson County.  As of 12 PM today, there are 8,247 positive cases (cumulative), and 186 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 33 new cases since yesterday’s report.  Cumulative recovered, as of January 1, 2020:  6,581** The cumulative numbers posted on Mondays include the data from Sunday and Monday.  Recovered numbers are being posted as received. The Michigan Department of Corrections is reporting as of 6:50 PM January 8, there are 4,283 confirmed positive cases at Jackson facilities and 531 confirmed positive staff cases.  MDOC positive case numbers are cumulative. As of 9 AM January 13, there 36 persons at Henry Ford Allegiance Health being treated as inpatients for COVID-19. Note:  Jackson County will post COVID-19 data daily by mid-afternoon, Monday-Saturday, keeping with the schedule established by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). The cumulative numbers posted on Monday will include the data from Sunday and Monday.  Recovered numbers are being posted as received.  Epicurve data and Township maps are also posted on Mondays by 3:30 PM. *These numbers do not reflect any cases or deaths identified through Michigan Department of Corrections.  Their…

(January 14, 2021 5:13 PM) The Michigan Strategic Fund today approved two grant programs – the Michigan Small Business Survival Grants and the Michigan Stages Survival Grants – totaling $58.5 million in relief to help meet the urgent needs of small businesses and live event venues impacted by the COVID-19 virus, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced. The State of Michigan appropriated the funds through SB 748, signed into law by Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Dec. 29 , to implement the programs to support Michigan’s small businesses that have been especially impacted as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. “From the beginning, my administration has been deeply committed to providing some crucial support to Michigan’s small businesses that have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Governor Gretchen Whitmer. “With these grant programs, we can provide immediate assistance to those businesses. As we work to distribute the safe and effective vaccine and end the pandemic once and for all, I will continue to partner with leaders across the state to provide relief for our small businesses and their employees.” The Michigan Small Business Survival Grant Program will provide $55 million in grants to meet the urgent need of Michigan small businesses that have…