Monthly Archives: February 2021

(February 9, 2021 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 8,907 positive cases (cumulative), and 198 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 16 new cases since yesterday’s report.  Cumulative recovered, as of February 9:  7,990** 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 4 PM February 6, there are 4,495 confirmed positive cases at Jackson facilities and 570 confirmed positive staff cases.  MDOC positive case numbers are cumulative. As of 3 PM February 2,  there are 13 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…

(February 8, 2021 9:32 PM) Tiki Sam’s Wood Fired Pizza will join pizzerias in every state for a simultaneous pizza delivery to support those in need in honor of National Pizza Day ( Tuesday, Feb 9), as part of the Pizza Across America campaign. “We want to encourage pizzerias to make and deliver at least ten large pizzas to local food banks, shelters, or care centers of their choice,” said Mike Bausch, Vice President of World Pizza Champions. “Our members are the most award-winning pizzerias in the country and we’re all heavily involved in our communities, so this is our way of leading by example.” Sam and Julie Durocher, owners of Tiki Sam’s Pizza, are excited to participate in such a large-scale campaign, particularly at such a critical time for both small businesses and the growing hunger problem.  “Jackson County has always been really supportive of our food trucks and we want to give back to the community,” said Sam Durocher. To participate in the Pizzas Across America campaign, Tiki Sam’s Pizza will be teaming up with Adam Cyrocki of the Kibby Cobb Deli and using the deli’s ovens to cook 45 pizzas for the Jackson Interfaith Shelter. Pizza Across…