Monthly Archives: November 2021

(November 24, 2021 4:35 PM) Michigan reported 17,003* coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 1,276,264. Michigan is reporting 280** COVID-19-related deaths today with the state total at 23,595.   *Note on cases (11/24/2021): Today's daily case count represents new referrals of confirmed cases to the MDSS since the last web update report.  Over the two days (Tuesday and Wednesday), the average number of new confirmed cases is ~8502 per day. **The deaths announced today includes 143 deaths identified during a Vital Records review. See cumulative data page for more information. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 11/19/21): 1,075,956. Information is updated Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 3 p.m., with COVID-19 results included as of 10 a.m.   

(November 24, 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 25,153 positive cases (cumulative), and 365 deaths (cumulative)*.   There are 228 new cases and 3 new deaths since yesterday’s report. The Jackson County Health Department has announced a change in reporting effective Oct. 6, 2021.  Cases defined as probable will be reported in cumulative case and death counts.  As additional methods of testing besides the PCR test have become more common, the amount of cases classified as probable has increased and are included to provide a more accurate picture of disease in our community.  As of November 16, there are 77 persons at Henry Ford Allegiance Health being treated as inpatients for COVID-19.  Cumulative recovered, as of November 24: 20,430** The cumulative numbers posted on Mondays include the data from Saturday, Sunday and Monday.  Recovered numbers are being posted as received.  *These numbers do not reflect any cases or deaths identified through Michigan Department of Corrections.  Their numbers are listed under a separate category and reported by the state at Michigan Statistics. Cases reported involving Jackson County school students or staff are included in our…

(November 24, 2021 11:37 AM) With the holiday season upon us, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is reminding Michiganders about long-term care visitation guidance designed to protect residents from COVID-19 while still allowing for visitation from family and friends. MDHHS has updated its guidance based on recent changes to Centers for Medicaid and Medicare recommendations. “Long-term care residents receive physical, emotional and spiritual support by visiting with their family and friends, particularly during the holiday season,” said Elizabeth Hertel, MDHHS director. “Our updated guidance provides key steps to take to make these visits as safe and fulfilling as possible.” “In these incredibly challenging times we are grateful for the opportunity to give thanks. This Thanksgiving residents and their loved ones will have the opportunity to connect and be together,” said HCAM President/CEO Melissa Samuel. “COVID cases remain at a very high level, and it is critical family and friends follow all current precautions to protect all residents and staff when visiting Michigan’s skilled nursing facilities. Per CMS, if a visitor, resident or their representative is aware of the risks associated with visitation, and the visit occurs in a manner that does not place other residents at risk…