Monthly Archives: March 2021

(March 16, 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 9,667 positive cases (cumulative), and 220 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 37 new cases since yesterday’s report.  Cumulative recovered, as of March 16: 8818** 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 4:30 PM March 12, there are 4,826 confirmed positive cases at Jackson facilities and 591 confirmed positive staff cases.  MDOC positive case numbers are cumulative. As of 9 AM March 16,  there are 14 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…

(March 16, 2021 11:14 AM) The Michigan Public Health Week Partnership is seeking nominations of individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to preserve and improve their community’s health for its annual Hometown Health Hero awards. Hometown Health Hero awards are presented every spring as part of Michigan Public Health Week. By building connections, our communities become healthier, safer, and better for all. The daily themes this week are: Monday: Rebuilding Tuesday: Advancing Racial Equity Wednesday: Strengthening Community Thursday: Galvanizing Climate Justice Friday: Constructing COVID-19 Resilience Saturday: Uplifting Mental Health and Wellness “Everyone deserves to live a long and healthy life in a safe environment,” said Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, chief medical executive and chief deputy for health for MDHHS. “Hometown Health Hero awards are an opportunity to honor those tackling important public health threats and promoting the health of theircommunities.” Nomination forms can be downloaded from Michigan.gov/mphw. Completed nominations should be sent to Jim Koval via email at kovalj@michigan.gov or faxed to 517-335-8392 by April 26, 2021. Awards will be shipped directly to winners in May. The Michigan Public Health Week Partnership consists of the following organizations: Grand Valley State University, Michigan Association of Counties, Michigan Association for Local Public Health, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Michigan Health Improvement…

(March 15, 2021 6:03 PM) Michiganders can now begin registering for the COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Ford Field in Detroit. The community vaccination site is set to officially open on March 24. After the registration process is completed, people who have registered will receive an invitation either by “voice or text when it’s their turn to schedule the appointment. Vaccine appointments will be scheduled a few days in advance. “The Ford Field community vaccination site is a testament to what we can do when we work together,” said Governor Whitmer. “I am grateful for President Biden’s leadership and for the partnership of the Detroit Lions, Meijer, Wayne County, the City of Detroit, and our federals partners at FEMA. We will keep ramping up our equitable vaccine rollout, and with the addition of the Ford Field community site, we are taking a significant step towards returning to normal as we continue rebuilding our economy.” The Ford Field site will operate from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., seven days a week, for eight weeks under the federal government's vaccination pilot program. Henry Ford Health System has been chosen to serve as the medical director for the Mass Vaccination Site at Ford Field…

(March 15, 2021 4:10 PM) Michigan reported 3,143* coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 610,580. Michigan is reporting 9 COVID-19-related death today with the state total at 15,783. *Note on cases (03/15/21): Today’s daily case count represents new referrals of confirmed cases to the MDSS since Saturday, March 13th.  Over the two days, Sunday and Monday, the average number of new confirmed cases is ~1571 per day. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 3/12/21): 556,697. 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.