Health

(January 12, 2022 3:32 PM)  Michigan reported 28,228* coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 1,709,593. Michigan is reporting 350** COVID-19-related deaths today with the state total at 28,228.   *Note on cases (01/12/2022): 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 14,229 per day. **The deaths announced today includes 282 deaths identified during a Vital Records review. See cumulative data page for more information. Information is updated Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 3 p.m., with COVID-19 results included as of 10 a.m.   

(January 12, 2022 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 32,101 positive cases (cumulative), and 459 deaths (cumulative)*.   There are 361 new cases and 5 new deaths since yesterday’s report. As of January 10, there are 49 persons at Henry Ford Allegiance Health being treated as inpatients for COVID-19.  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.  Cumulative recovered, as of January 11:  27,168** 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…

(January 11, 2022 3:36 PM) All Michigan families who are eligible for food assistance benefits are receiving an additional monthly payment in January in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced today. Approximately 1.28 million Michiganders in close to 700,000 households will receive additional food assistance benefits. “As we face the omicron variant of COVID-19, we must continue delivering support to Michigan families for their basic needs,” said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. “My administration will keep working with our federal partners to do whatever we can to make sure Michigan families can put food on the table.” Eligible clients will see additional food assistance benefits on their Bridge Card from Jan. 15-24. These benefits will be loaded onto Bridge Cards as a separate payment from the assistance that is provided earlier in the month. Some Michiganders began receiving additional food assistance in April 2020 after the beginning of the pandemic that started the month before. In May 2021, all eligible households began getting extra monthly benefits. Federal approval is necessary every month. All households eligible for SNAP receive an increase of at least $95 monthly, even if they are already receiving the maximum…

(January 11, 2022 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 31,740 positive cases (cumulative), and 454 deaths (cumulative)*.   There are 366 new cases and 2 new deaths since yesterday’s report. As of January 10, there are 49 persons at Henry Ford Allegiance Health being treated as inpatients for COVID-19.  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.  Cumulative recovered, as of January 11:  27,168** 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…

(January 10, 2022 3:32 PM)  Michigan reported 44,524* coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 1,681,135. Michigan is reporting 56 COVID-19-related deaths today with the state total at 27,878.   *Note on cases (01/10/2022): Today's daily case count represents new referrals of confirmed cases to the MDSS since the last web update report.  Over the past three days (Saturday, Sunday, and Monday), the average number of new confirmed cases is ~14,841 per day. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 1/6/22): 1,342,025. Information is updated Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 3 p.m., with COVID-19 results included as of 10 a.m.   

(January 10, 2022 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 31,374 positive cases (cumulative), and 452 deaths (cumulative)*.   There are 742 new cases and 1 new death since Friday’s report. As of January 3, there are 46 persons at Henry Ford Allegiance Health being treated as inpatients for COVID-19.  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.  Cumulative recovered, as of January 10:  27,095** 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…

(January 7, 2022 4:36 PM)  Michigan reported 40,692* coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 1,636,611. Michigan is reporting 259** COVID-19-related deaths today with the state total at 27,822.   *Note on cases (01/07/2022): Today's daily case count represents new referrals of confirmed cases to the MDSS since the last web update report.  Over the two days (Thursday and Friday), the average number of new confirmed cases is 20,346 per day.  This sets a new record of daily cases reported since the beginning of the pandemic. **The deaths announced today includes 136 deaths identified during a Vital Records review. See cumulative data page for more information. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 12/29/21): 1,284,015. Information is updated Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 3 p.m., with COVID-19 results included as of 10 a.m.   

(January 7, 2022 2:52 PM) Michigan has received its first shipment of new oral medications to treat COVID-19, paxlovid and molnupiravir, following the recent emergency use authorization by the FDA. These antivirals are designed for the outpatient treatment of mild to moderate COVID-19. Both medications may only be prescribed for a patient by physicians, advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants. When administered to non-hospitalized patients within five days of symptom onset, these antivirals may reduce symptoms and the risk of hospitalizations and emergency room visits associated with the virus. In Jackson, the Center for Family Health has received a supply of this new antiviral medicine, according to CEO Molly Kaser.  Kaser told JTV the Center has a very limited supply and will be following strict prescribing requirements.  Henry Ford Allegiance Health announced earlier they expect to have the treatment available later in January. Due to the limited quantity of these drugs, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has developed eligibility criteria and prescribing requirements for the antivirals. “The authorization of these new medications provides another important tool to help fight the virus,” said Elizabeth Hertel, MDHHS director. “Due to limited availability of these antivirals, health care providers will…

(January 7, 2022 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 30,632 positive cases (cumulative), and 451 deaths (cumulative)*.   There are 281 new cases and 1 new death since yesterday’s report. As of January 3, there are 46 persons at Henry Ford Allegiance Health being treated as inpatients for COVID-19.  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.  Cumulative recovered, as of January 7:  26,758** 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…

(January 6, 2022 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 30,351 positive cases (cumulative), and 450 deaths (cumulative)*.   There are 303 new cases and 2 new deaths since yesterday’s report. As of January 3, there are 46 persons at Henry Ford Allegiance Health being treated as inpatients for COVID-19.  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.  Cumulative recovered, as of January 6:  26,618** 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…