Monthly Archives: July 2021

(July 24, 2021 12:34 PM) The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is working with local public health departments on an investigation of cases of COVID-19 illness associated with the Faster Horses Festival, held July 16-19. The Faster Horses Festival is a three-day country music and camping festival at the Michigan International Speedway in Lenawee County. At least 17 cases of COVID-19 have been identified in this year’s attendees, including individuals who were at the festival while they were infectious. If you attended the Faster Horses Festival, you may have been exposed to the virus. “Although we have made great progress with vaccination in our state, the virus continues to circulate in Michigan and across the country,” said. Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, chief medical executive and chief deputy for health at MDHHS. “Attendees at the festival may have been exposed and are urged to get tested if they are not fully vaccinated or if they develop symptoms. “ People with COVID-19 may be asymptomatic or have a wide range of symptoms – from mild to severe illness. Symptoms generally appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus and may include: Fever or chills Cough Shortness of breath or difficulty…

(July 23, 2021 4:52 PM) This week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer sent letters of gratitude to more than 200 small businesses across Michigan who stepped up in exceptional ways during the COVID-19 pandemic, including three Jackson County businesses. The governor said these small businesses selflessly pivoted their business models and put their communities first, which strongly contributed to Michigan’s efforts to keep Michiganders safe and healthy amidst these historic challenges.  “I am completely in awe of the resilience and determination of Michigan’s small businesses to stand strong and push forward during such unprecedented times,” said Governor Gretchen Whitmer. “Small businesses are crucial to the success of our economy, and we are more than ready to get back on track and uplift our local entrepreneurs to continue to make this state a great place to work and live.”   Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, small businesses converted their machines and labor to make and distribute personal protective equipment, fresh meals, and other necessary resources to frontline workers and people in need. They also provided inspiration and offered services to combat loneliness in quarantine.  Technique, Inc., a Blackman Township manufacturer that normally does metal stampings, tubing and welding switched operations in order to make medical supplies for hospitals in need…

(July 23, 2021 4:23 PM)  The Jackson County Health Department has released the weekly report: The Michigan Vaccine Lottery Registration, ‘MI Shot To Win’ will continue until August 3rd, 2021.  Vaccines must be received by July 31, 2021, in order to sign up for one of the prizes.  The first$1Million winner, Latonda Anderson of Grand Blanc was announced on Wednesday, July 21st.   The lottery, which was announced on July 1st, has over 2 million people registered. According to the latest update on the Michigan Vaccine Dashboard on 7/21/2021, 62.9% of Michigan residents over the age of 16 have received at least one dose. The lottery is offering cash drawings and scholarship opportunities for eligible Michigan residents. Eligibility criteria for the drawings are available at: www.MIShotToWin.com. Parents must enter their children aged 12 -17 for one of the nine Scholarships which will be given away. Veterans, spouses, independents, and caregivers who receive their COVID vaccines through the Veterans Administration or federal facility are encouraged to call (517)788-4468 or bring their shot records to their local health department and have them entered into the Michigan Care Improvement Registry in order to be eligible for the MI Shot to Win drawings. News around…