Monthly Archives: April 2021

(April 30, 2021 5:24 PM)  The Jackson County Health Department has released its weekly COVID-19 Update and is published here: The number of COVID-19 cases continues to trend down in Michigan and in Jackson County, although the number of cases remain high as seen by the data provided on the MI Safe Start Map.  The groups with the highest cases continue to be the younger individuals including 0-19 year olds, 20-29 year olds and 50-59 year olds. The CDC has issued new guidelines for gatherings based on vaccine status.  This week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer, through her “MI Vacc to Normal” plan, stressed the importance of increasing vaccine numbers in our state, using milestones to guide a pathway to return back to normal operations.  This would include increased capacity in venues such as restaurants, stadiums, conference centers, exercise facilities, as well as returning workers to the office. Schools are currently scheduling graduation events and proms, while working to maintain safe guidelines for their students, staff and guests, as recommended by the state in the latest end of school year recommendations distributed on April 27, 2021.  The health department continues to work with our local schools to assist in preparing and planning…

(April 30, 2021 4:30 PM) Michigan reported 3,440 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 840,954. Michigan is reporting 36 COVID-19-related deaths today with the state total at 17,611.  State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 4/24/21): 626,254. 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.  

(April 30, 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 13,842 positive cases (cumulative), and 252 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 39 new cases since yesterday’s report.   Cumulative recovered, as of April 30: 10,923** As of April 28, there are 44 persons at Henry Ford Allegiance Health being treated as inpatients for COVID-19.   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 6:30 PM April 23, there are 5,302 confirmed positive cases at Jackson facilities and 669 confirmed positive staff cases.  MDOC positive case numbers are cumulative. 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…

(April 30, 2021 9:15 AM) Governor Gretchen Whitmer today encouraged restaurants, bars and other food and drink establishments across Michigan hard hit by COVID-19 to apply for $28.6 billion in federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund direct relief being provided by the U.S. Small Business Administration under the American Rescue Plan. “Restaurant owners and other food establishments have made incredible sacrifices over the past year to keep their communities safe and slow the spread of COVID-19,” said Governor Gretchen Whitmer. “This vital relief will help ensure they can keep their doors open and continue to serve their communities while also ensuring their workers can stay employed entering the critical summer season.” Registration for the funding will begin on Friday, April 30, 2021, at 9 a.m. EDT with the application itself opening on Monday, May 3, 2021, at noon EDT. “This is critical relief to some of our hardest hit small businesses. Funds are limited, so I encourage eligible businesses apply as soon as the application window opens to ensure they get the support they need,” said Brian Calley, President of the Small Business Association of Michigan. For the first 21 days that the program is open, the SBA will prioritize funding applications from businesses owned and controlled by women, veterans, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. All eligible applicants are encouraged to submit applications as soon…