Michigan Reports 2,698 Coronavirus Cases Today, State Total Now 531,004
(January 14, 2021 3:26 PM) Michigan reported 2,698 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 531.004. Michigan is reporting 139* COVID-19-related deaths today with the state total at 13,672. *The deaths announced today includes 107 deaths identified during a Vital Records review. See cumulative data page for more information. 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.
MHSAA Announces Revised Schedule for Winter Contact Sports
(January 14, 2021 3:15 PM) The Michigan High School Athletic Association’s Representative Council today approved a plan for adjusting schedules for the five Winter “contact” sports which may begin non-contact activities Jan. 16 but not full practice and competition until Feb. 1 per the recent update to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) epidemic plan. The updated schedule for girls and boys basketball, competitive cheer, ice hockey and wrestling pushes Finals for those sports into late March or early April. The Council approved the following dates: Girls Basketball First non-contact practice: Jan. 16 First contact practice: Feb. 1 First contest: Feb. 4 Districts: March 22, 24, 26 Regionals: March 29, 31 Quarterfinals: April 5 Semifinals: April 7 Finals: April 9 Boys Basketball First non-contact practice: Jan. 16 First contact practice: Feb. 1 First contest: Feb. 4 Districts: March 23, 25, 27 Regionals: March 30, April 1 Quarterfinals: April 6 Semifinals: April 8 Finals: April 10 Competitive Cheer First non-contact practice: Jan. 16 First contact practice: Feb. 1 First contest: Feb. 8 Districts: March 15-20 Regionals: March 22-24 Finals: March 26-27 Ice Hockey First non-contact practice: Jan. 16 First contact practice: Feb. 1 First contest: Feb. 1 Regionals:…
Jackson YMCA Chooses Architect and Construction Manager for New Facility
The rendering shows the proposed entrance to the new YMCA looking south and east from Wesley St. The image is courtesy of Gro Development Inc. (January 14, 2021 12:48 PM) The Jackson YMCA has announced the selection of two organizations to round out its capital campaign design and construction team. The YMCA Board of Directors, acting on recommendations of its campaign Building and Design Committee, selected Granger Construction Co. as the project’s construction manager and Bergmann as the YMCA’s architect/engineer. The committee and both firms are working closely with Gro Development Inc., a leader in the development, design and management of YMCAs and other community-based facilities; samples of their YMCA work are available at www.gro-dev.com. The announcement follows a months-long process that included requests for proposals from local and regional firms, extensive interviews and final selections. The Building and Design Committee is composed of local volunteers and chaired by Jason Vasaris, Manager of Real Estate Services at Henry Ford Allegiance Health and a member of the Jackson YMCA board. “We are pleased to make these announcements, as both firms have established track records of success,” Vasaris said. “Notably, Granger has a long record of successful projects in Jackson and has deep…
Jackson County Cumulative Report: 8,214 COVID-19 Positive Cases and 186 Deaths
(January 14, 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 8,214 positive cases (cumulative), and 186 deaths (cumulative)*. There are 42 new cases and 3 new deaths since yesterday’s report. Cumulative recovered, as of January 14, 2020: 6,518** 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…