Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s 1-13-21 Press Briefing and PowerPoint
(January 13, 2021 3:38 PM) The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) updated its epidemic order today to allow re-opening of additional activities where Michiganders can remain masked and socially distanced, as this has been scientifically shown to slow the virus. This includes indoor group exercise and non-contact sports. The new order is effective Saturday, Jan. 16 and will last until Sunday, Jan. 31. To view the PowerPoint presentation that the governor, Chief Medical Executive and MDHHS Chief Deputy for Health Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, and Chief Operating Officer Tricia Foster used during today’s press conference, and to view a one-pager on the state’s vaccine distribution efforts, click the links below: 1.13.2021 PPT .pdf VACCINE DIS. ONE PAGER (1).pdf
New MDHHS Epidemic Order Allows Indoor Group Exercise, Non-Contact Sports
(January 13, 2021 12:13 PM) The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) updated its epidemic order today to allow re-opening of additional activities where Michiganders can remain masked and socially distanced, as this has been scientifically shown to slow the virus. This includes indoor group exercise and non-contact sports. The new order is effective Saturday, Jan. 16 and will last until Sunday, Jan. 31. “The efforts we have made together to protect our families, frontline workers and small business owners are working. While there has been a slight uptick in our percent positivity rate, our cases per million have plateaued and more hospital beds are becoming available. Today, we are confident that MDHHS can lift some of the protocols that were previously in place,” said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. “Michigan is once again standing out as a nationwide leader in fighting this virus, and we must continue working to keep it that way. One of the most important things Michiganders can do is to make a plan to get the safe and effective vaccine when it’s available to you. And as always, mask up and maintain six feet of social distancing. We will end this pandemic together.” “We continue to make progress in our fight against this virus, and expanding vaccination to healthcare workers, long-term care residents and staff, some essential frontline workers and those age 65 and older is bringing…
Jackson County Cumulative Report: 8,172 COVID-19 Positive Cases and 183 Deaths
(January 13, 2021 11:35 AM) The Jackson County Health Department released the COVID-19 positive numbers for Jackson County. As of 11:30 AM today, there are 8,172 positive cases (cumulative), and 183 deaths (cumulative)*. There are 43 new cases since yesterday’s report. Cumulative recovered, as of January 13, 2020: 6,452** 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 7 AM January 6, there 43 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…
Events of Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Virtual Classes at Jackson YMCA. FREE classes for members, open to the community. Community members can buy a monthly pass for all classes. Participants have access to all our virtual classes, six days a week. New Year Membership Promotion: $0 Join Fees now through Jan. 15. The Y is now offering extended weekend hours: Saturday 7 AM to 5 PM and Sunday 11 AM to 3 PM. Monday thru Friday 5 AM to 8 PM. JacksonYMCA.org Jackson District Library presents “Library to Go” Boxes Sign Up. This free subscription-like service will provide your children, aged 10-18, with a selection of materials based on your preferred options! These materials will be yours to keep, so you don’t need to worry about returning them to the library. Boxes will ship near the end of the month. Due to the amount of interest in this program, registration will open once per month for the next month’s subscription box. You must sign up every month to receive a box the following month. We have a limited number of boxes available, so sign up soon! Registration for February boxes will run January 11-17 and may close early if all slots are filled. For questions, contact…
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
JTV News presents The Morning Show. Today, Andy and Bart’s guests: Austin Brown, PharmD, VP, Advanced Care Provider Network. Heather Herndon, Realtor, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services. Karen Richard, Culver's & Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. 9 AM and 11 AM. Today on The Bart Hawley Show: Martha Fuerstenau, CEO, American 1 Credit Union; Lee Hampton, Chief Diversity Officer, Jackson College; Corey Slater, NW Teacher Feature; Heather Leszczynski, Executive Director, Cascades Humane Society; Kalyn Devine, Producer, Meet the JTV Staff. 1, 5, 8, and 11 PM; 2 and 5 AM.
Commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with Slate of Activities From Jackson College
(January 12, 2021 9:36 PM) Community members are invited to join Jackson College in a day of observances for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, Jan. 18, 2021. “Jackson College is deeply committed to keeping Dr. King’s dream alive. Dr. King’s dream was a dream of equity, that every person that is willing to work hard will be provided every opportunity to be successful. We have an amazing agenda for a full day’s worth of opportunities to not only celebrate the life of Dr. King, but to also be able to develop our own cultural competencies and to energize our commitment to keeping his dream alive,” said Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Belonging Lee Hampton. At 10 a.m. that morning, Dr. Tyrone Bledsoe, an educator who as a boy marched alongside Dr. King, will present “From Dreams to Outcomes, The Work of Equity Today.” This is a professional development opportunity for Jackson College employees, but all community members are welcome to listen to the virtual presentation. Bledsoe brings more than 34 years of postsecondary education experience. He is the founder and current chief executive officer and president of the Student African American Brotherhood (SAAB) Organization -- a national organization…