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(July 8, 2021 3:21 PM) Trinity Health today announced effective immediately, the national health system will require all colleagues, clinical staff, contractors, and those conducting business in its health care facilities be vaccinated against COVID-19.  The requirement applies to Trinity Health’s more than 117,000 employees in 22 states nationwide in an effort to stop the spread of the virus and keep all patients, colleagues, and the broader communities safe.  This includes roughly 24,000 Trinity Health Michigan colleagues working across five Saint Joseph Mercy Health System hospitals, three Mercy Health hospitals, and two employed medical groups -- IHA and Mercy Health Physician Partners. Since December 2020, when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first vaccine for Emergency Use Authorization, Trinity Health has strongly encouraged vaccination for all colleagues and within the communities its various Health Ministries serve.  To date, the health system estimates that nearly 75% of Trinity Health employees have already received at least one dose of the vaccine, and it now looks to close the gap with this new requirement. "As a faith-based health care system we have pledged to protect the most vulnerable, those that have a high risk of developing severe health complications if they…

(July 8, 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 14,767 positive cases (cumulative), and 286 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 7 new cases since yesterday’s report. Cumulative recovered, as of July 8: 14,408** As of July 7, 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 6860 46.5% Female 7795 52.8% Unknown 112 0.8% The Age group is reported as a percentage of the total instead of the actual number. …

(July 7, 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 14,760 positive cases (cumulative), and 286 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 9 new cases since yesterday’s report. Cumulative recovered, as of July 7: 14,407** As of July 1, there are 4 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 6858 46.5% Female 7790 52.8% Unknown 112 0.8% The Age group is reported as a percentage of the total instead of the actual number. …

(July 6, 2021 6:28 PM) Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced more than one million Michiganders have entered the MI Shot To Win Sweepstakes, a lottery-style raffle that gives vaccinated Michiganders a chance to win more than $5 million in cash and a combined total of nearly $500,000 in college scholarships. In an effort to encourage more Michiganders to get vaccinated, the MI Shot to Win Sweepstakes includes thirty Daily Drawing prizes worth $50,000 for those who get their first dose during the sweepstakes.     As of today (July 6) at 2:30 p.m. EDT, the MI Shot to Win Sweepstakes has received 1,001,149 applicants for the grand prizes, with 44,966 young Michiganders signed up for the scholarship drawing. The sweepstakes began Thursday, July 1, and ends on Aug. 3, 2021. Eligibility criteria for each of the drawings is at: www.MIShotToWin.com. The first round of winners, including the recipient of a $1 million drawing, will be publicly announced Monday, July 12. More details about the announcement of the winners is pending.  “The response by Michiganders to the MI Shot To Win Sweepstakes is outstanding,” said Governor Whitmer. “It’s exciting to see so many people signing up for the sweepstakes as they are the best messengers who can encourage their family and friends to…

(July 6, 2021 3:47 PM) Michigan reported 438* coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 894,957. Michigan is reporting 21** COVID-19-related deaths today with the state total at 19,775.   *Note on cases (07/06/2021): Today's daily case count represents new referrals of confirmed cases to the MDSS since Friday, July 2nd.  Over the four days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday), the average number of new confirmed cases is 107 per day. **The deaths announced today includes 16 deaths identified during a Vital Records review. See cumulative data page for more information. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 7/2/21): 868,294. Information is updated Tuesday and Friday at 3 p.m., with COVID-19 results included as of 10 a.m.   

(July 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 14,751 positive cases (cumulative), and 286 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 5 new cases since Friday’s report. Cumulative recovered, as of July 6: 14,404** As of July 1, there are 4 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 6854 46.5% Female 7785 52.8% Unknown 112 0.8% The Age group is reported as a percentage of the total instead of the actual number. …

(July 2, 2021 3:38 PM)  The Jackson County Health Department has released its weekly report: On Thursday, July 1st, 2021, Governor Gov. Whitmer, along with partners Meijer and Michigan Association of United Ways Announced the  ‘MI Shot To Win Sweepstakes’ in an effort to boost COVID-19 Vaccination rates in Michigan residents.  The lottery which is offering drawings for 1 ($1million), 1 ($2 million) and 30 ($50,000 daily drawings) as well as 9 four-year Scholarship drawings (Michigan Education Trust (MET) Charitable Tuition Program contract valued at $55,000)  for those aged 12 -17 runs from July 1 – August 3, 2021.  Eligibility criteria for each of the drawings is available at: www.MIShotToWin.com. Parents must enter their children aged 12 -17 for one of the nine Scholarships which will be given away. The purpose of this lottery is to encourage all age groups to get their vaccinations from 12 years up in order to reach the 70% goal for 1st dose COVID Vaccination rate. Michigan citizens are encouraged to use safe precautions during their July 4th celebrations.  COVID infections are still occurring so everyone is encouraged to adhere to guidelines as issued by the CDC for crowds.  It is important to choose safe…

(July 2, 2021 3:30 PM) Michigan reported 101 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 894,957. Michigan is reporting 0* COVID-19-related deaths today with the state total at 19,754.  *Note on deaths (07/02/21): Corrections made to the provisional case data resulted in a reduction of the cumulative confirmed death total to 19,754. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 6/25/21): 865,577. As of today (July 2) information is updated Tuesday and Friday at 3 p.m., with COVID-19 results included as of 10 a.m.   

(July 2, 2021 2:39 PM) The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has rescinded its order requiring COVID-19 testing for agricultural employees. This change is being made in light of increasing vaccination rates; declining COVID-19 cases; expanded access to testing and vaccinations; and enhanced housing and worker protections currently in effect to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19.  “With COVID-19 transmission numbers low and increasing vaccination rates, we are removing the requirement for testing for these workers,” said Elizabeth Hertel, MDHHS director. “The most important tool we have is the safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine and we encourage everyone to join the nearly 62% of Michiganders who have already been vaccinated as soon as possible.” MDHHS recently awarded six contracts totaling nearly $60 million to the help improve COVID-19 vaccination access for high-risk populations and settings across Michigan, including for seasonal agricultural workers. In addition, partnerships have been created with Federally Qualified Healthcare Centers, employers and communities to meet workers where they are and provide vaccination, testing and support to keep workers and families safe. This includes vaccinations offered by the Michigan Primary Care Association (MPCA). “The Michigan Primary Care Association in partnership with our member Health Centers have…

(July 2, 2021 12:11 PM) The Jackson County Health Department released the COVID-19 positive numbers for Jackson County.  As of 12:00 PM today, there are 14,746 positive cases (cumulative), and 286 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 5 new cases since yesterday’s report. Cumulative recovered, as of July 2: 14,393** As of July 1, there are 4 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 6852 46.5% Female 7782 52.8% Unknown 112 0.8% The Age group is reported as a percentage of the total instead of the actual…