Jackson County Health Department Weekly Report for May 14, 2021
(May 14, 2021 7:09 AM) The Jackson County Health Department has released its weekly report and it is published here: We appreciate the community efforts in overcoming the COVID challenges over the past year that Jackson County has had in keeping our community safe. Schools have had the difficult task of balancing a quality education, and keeping students and staff safe during a pandemic. On May 7th, MDHHS stated that they would cease enforcement of school guidance. Jackson County Health Department continues to encourage schools to continue to follow the State of Michigan Guidelines for K-12 schools https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98178_104699---,00.html, including identifying close contacts of positive COVID-19 cases and quarantining. We will strive to work with MDHHS and schools to provide up to date guidance that can help keep students and the community safe. Vaccine Update regarding Youth In support of recommendations made by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the JCHD along with other community vaccine clinics, will begin to offer the Pfizer vaccine to individuals 12 -15 years of age at upcoming clinics. Parental permission via a signature on appropriate forms will be required in order for the minor child to receive the…

