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(August 6, 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 15,085 positive cases (cumulative), and 288 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 28 new cases since yesterday’s report. Cumulative recovered, as of August 6: 14,487** As of August 4, there are 10 persons at Henry Ford Allegiance Health being treated as inpatients for COVID-19.  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 posted numbers.  For details regarding cases and outbreaks at Michigan schools please see https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98163_98173_102480---,00.html **Recovered is defined as the number of persons with a confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis who are alive 30 days post-onset (or referral date if onset is not available). Gender Number of Cases Percent Male 6983 46.3% Female 7984 52.9% Unknown 118 0.8% The Age group is reported as a percentage of the total instead of the actual number. …

(August 6, 2021 10:20 AM) All Michigan families who are eligible for food assistance benefits are receiving an additional monthly payment in August in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced today. More than 1.25 million people in close to 700,000 Michigan households will benefit. “As we continue our economic jumpstart, we must ensure that every Michigan family can put food on the table,” Gov. Whitmer said. “My administration, MDHHS, and other partners have worked to ensure that nobody went hungry in the middle of a global pandemic. It is essential for us to continue our efforts, and I thank the Biden administration for helping us feed 1.25 million Michiganders in 700,000 households across the state.” Eligible clients will see additional food assistance benefits on their Bridge Card from Aug. 7-13. Additional benefits will be loaded onto Bridge Cards as a separate payment from the assistance that is provided earlier in the month. “MDHHS is pleased to be able to continue to help families affected by the pandemic put food on the table,” said MDHHS Director Elizabeth Hertel. “We will continue working hard to provide Michigan residents who are in need with…

(August 5, 2021 6:45 PM)  The Jackson County Health Department has released its weekly report for August 5, 2020: Congratulations if you have received your COVID Vaccine.  You are doing your part to stop the spread of COVID.  The vaccines have proven to be safe and effective even as the virus continues to mutate/change.  If you are choosing to wear a mask when around other people, more kudos to you.  Masks, which in addition to cutting back on the numbers of cases of COVID that we have seen, has also resulted in lower cases of influenza, less asthma and allergy issues and reductions in other respiratory ailments this past year.  In other words, the masks do work. Be respectful of others who are wearing masks as they are protecting themselves and their loved ones. Everyone has to think about their own risks and do what they feel is best, but it is important to understand that the Centers for Disease Control and federal and state offices are monitoring the situation closely and will be making recommendations to keep everyone as safe as possible.  That may include modifying behaviors again, changing plans, and getting tested if exposed or if you have…

(August 5, 2021 10:00 AM) The Jackson County Health Department released the COVID-19 positive numbers for Jackson County.  As of 10:00 AM today, there are 15,057 positive cases (cumulative), and 288 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 52 new cases since yesterday’s report. Cumulative recovered, as of August 5: 14,481** As of August 4, there are 10 persons at Henry Ford Allegiance Health being treated as inpatients for COVID-19.  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 posted numbers.  For details regarding cases and outbreaks at Michigan schools please see https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98163_98173_102480---,00.html **Recovered is defined as the number of persons with a confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis who are alive 30 days post-onset (or referral date if onset is not available). Gender Number of Cases Percent Male 6972 46.3% Female 7968 52.9% Unknown 117 0.8% The Age group is reported as a percentage of the total instead of the actual number. …

(August 4, 2021 3:21 PM) Today, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued updated recommendations for schools designed to help prevent transmission of COVID-19 within school buildings, reduce disruptions to in-person learning and help protect vulnerable individuals and individuals who are not fully vaccinated. The guidance has been updated to reflect the most current recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on masking and prevention strategies to help operate schools more safely. It includes guidance on assessing risk levels when making decisions about implementing layered prevention strategies against COVID-19. “We are committed to ensuring Michigan students and educators are safe in the classroom, including those who may not yet be vaccinated,” said Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, chief medical executive and chief deputy for health at MDHHS. “MDHHS is issuing this guidance to help protect Michiganders of all ages. We continue to urge all eligible residents to get the safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible as it is our best defense against the virus and the way we are going to end this pandemic.” “Our students and staff need to be in schools as much as possible this year,” said State Superintendent Dr…

(August 4, 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 15,005 positive cases (cumulative), and 288 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 12 new cases since yesterday’s report. Cumulative recovered, as of August 4: 14,477** As of July 29, there are 3 persons at Henry Ford Allegiance Health being treated as inpatients for COVID-19.  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 posted numbers.  For details regarding cases and outbreaks at Michigan schools please see https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98163_98173_102480---,00.html **Recovered is defined as the number of persons with a confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis who are alive 30 days post-onset (or referral date if onset is not available). Gender Number of Cases Percent Male 6952 46.3% Female 7966 52.9% Unknown 117 0.8% The Age group is reported as a percentage of the total instead of the actual number. …

(August 3, 2021 3:27 PM) Michigan reported 2,605* coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 906,538. Michigan is reporting 26** COVID-19-related deaths today with the state total at 19,921.   *Note on cases (08/03/2021): Today's daily case count represents new referrals of confirmed cases to the MDSS since the last web update report.  Over the four days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday), the average number of new confirmed cases is ~651 per day. **The deaths announced today includes 10 deaths identified during a Vital Records review. See cumulative data page for more information. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 8/3/21): 872,992. Information is updated Tuesday and Friday at 3 p.m., with COVID-19 results included as of 10 a.m.   

(August 3, 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 14,993 positive cases (cumulative), and 288 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 23 new cases since yesterday’s report. Cumulative recovered, as of August 3: 14,474** As of July 29, there are 3 persons at Henry Ford Allegiance Health being treated as inpatients for COVID-19.  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 posted numbers.  For details regarding cases and outbreaks at Michigan schools please see https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98163_98173_102480---,00.html **Recovered is defined as the number of persons with a confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis who are alive 30 days post-onset (or referral date if onset is not available). Gender Number of Cases Percent Male 6950 46.4% Female 7926 52.9% Unknown 117 0.8% The Age group is reported as a percentage of the total instead of the actual number. …

(August 2, 2021 12:16 PM) The Jackson County Health Department released the COVID-19 positive numbers for Jackson County.  As of 12:00 PM today, there are 14,970 positive cases (cumulative), and 288 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 36 new cases since Friday’s report. Cumulative recovered, as of August 2: 14,472** As of July 29, there are 3 persons at Henry Ford Allegiance Health being treated as inpatients for COVID-19.  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 posted numbers.  For details regarding cases and outbreaks at Michigan schools please see https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98163_98173_102480---,00.html **Recovered is defined as the number of persons with a confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis who are alive 30 days post-onset (or referral date if onset is not available). Gender Number of Cases Percent Male 6939 46.4% Female 7914 52.9% Unknown 117 0.8% The Age group is reported as a percentage of the total instead of the actual number. …