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(June 2, 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 14,673 positive cases (cumulative), and 272 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 6 new cases and 1 new death since yesterday’s report.   Cumulative recovered, as of June 2: 13,745** As of  May 26, there are 28 persons at Henry Ford Allegiance Health being treated as inpatients for COVID-19.  Jackson County Vaccination Coverage:  50.4% of Jackson County residents 12 and older have received first dose, 44.1% fully vaccinated (Moderna or Pfizer both doses, J&J single dose). The cumulative numbers posted on Mondays include the data from Sunday and Monday.  Recovered numbers are being posted as received.  As of this week, postings will only occur Mondays - Fridays unless there is a holiday. The Michigan Department of Corrections is reporting as of 4:30 PM May 24, there are 5,582 confirmed positive cases at Jackson facilities and 703 confirmed positive staff cases.  MDOC positive case numbers are cumulative. *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…

(June 1, 2021 4:57 PM) Michigan reported 862* coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 888,581. Michigan is reporting 13 COVID-19-related deaths today with the state total at 19,176.  *Today’s daily case count represents new referrals of confirmed cases to the MDSS since Saturday, May 29th.  Over the three days, the average number of new confirmed cases is ~287 per day. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 5/28/21): 818,165. This information is updated Monday through Saturday at 3 p.m., with COVID-19 results included as of 10 a.m.  Monday reports include Sunday data.  

(June 1, 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 14,667 positive cases (cumulative), and 271 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 26 new cases and 1 new death since Friday’s report.   Cumulative recovered, as of June 1: 13,712** As of  May 26, there are 28 persons at Henry Ford Allegiance Health being treated as inpatients for COVID-19.  Jackson County Vaccination Coverage:  50.4% of Jackson County residents 12 and older have received first dose, 44.1% fully vaccinated (Moderna or Pfizer both doses, J&J single dose). The cumulative numbers posted on Mondays include the data from Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.  Recovered numbers are being posted as received.  As of this week, postings will only occur Mondays - Fridays unless there is a holiday. The Michigan Department of Corrections is reporting as of 4:30 PM May 24, there are 5,582 confirmed positive cases at Jackson facilities and 703 confirmed positive staff cases.  MDOC positive case numbers are cumulative. *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…

(May 28, 2021 3:07 PM) Michigan reported 614 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 887,274. Michigan is reporting 24 COVID-19-related deaths today with the state total at 19,114.  State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 5/21/21): 791,206. This information is updated Monday through Saturday at 3 p.m., with COVID-19 results included as of 10 a.m.  Monday reports include Sunday data.  

(May 28, 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 14,641 positive cases (cumulative), and 270 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 2 new cases since yesterday’s report.   Cumulative recovered, as of May 28: 13,541** As of  May 26, there are 28 persons at Henry Ford Allegiance Health being treated as inpatients for COVID-19.  Jackson County Vaccination Coverage:  50.4% of Jackson County residents 12 and older have received first dose, 44.1% fully vaccinated (Moderna or Pfizer both doses, J&J single dose). The cumulative numbers posted on Mondays include the data from Sunday and Monday.  Recovered numbers are being posted as received.  As of this Saturday, May 29th, no numbers will be posted by JCHD over the weekend (Saturday or Sunday).  Also, no numbers will be posted on Memorial Day, which falls on Monday May 31st.  Postings will only occur Mondays -Fridays unless there is a holiday. The Michigan Department of Corrections is reporting as of 4:30 PM May 24, there are 5,582 confirmed positive cases at Jackson facilities and 703 confirmed positive staff cases.  MDOC positive case numbers are cumulative. *These numbers do not reflect…

(May 28, 2021 11:58 AM)  The Jackson County Health Department has released the weekly report published here: On Monday, May 24, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced updates to the MIOSHA Return to Work Guidelines.  These updates are expected to coincide with her "MI Vacc to Normal" Campaign. Some of the changes to the Return to Work Guidelines are the following: Employers should continue to have and implement a written COVID-19 preparedness and response plan in accordance with the updated rules. Masks or face coverings and social distancing will not be required of fully vaccinated employees as long as an effective policy is in place to ensure non-vaccinated individuals comply with social distancing and mask wearing. Mask wearing is still mandatory in settings such as healthcare settings where patients may be present or when using public transportation such as airplanes, buses or trains. Definitions have been updated to reflect changes in close contact and quarantining requirements for fully vaccinated employees. Cleaning requirements have been updated to reflect changes in CDC recommendations. A new Gathering and Facemask Order dated June 1st  has been posted which lifts capacity limits for outdoor events and indoor capacity limits will increase to 50%.  An infographic explaining the…

(May 27, 2021 4:19 PM) Henry Ford Health System announced today that it has opened enrollment for Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine study for children ages 6 months to 11 years old. Henry Ford is the only enrollment site in Michigan for the vaccine study. The KidCOVE study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of Moderna’s mRNA-1273 vaccine for this group of young children. This is the same vaccine that was given Emergency Use Authorization by the FDA for adults 18 and older. Moderna said this week that it would apply for authorization in June to use the vaccine for 12- to 17-year-olds. To date, more than 122 million doses of the Moderna vaccine have been administered in the United States and more than 53 million people are fully vaccinated with it. KidCOVE is the fourth COVID-19 vaccine trial for which Henry Ford has been selected as a study site. The health system was a Phase 3 study site and the only Michigan site for Moderna’s two-dose adult vaccine and for Johnson & Johnson’s ENSEMBLE 1 one-dose and ENSEMBLE 2 two-dose adult vaccine. “The more vaccine candidates we have for our young people, the better,” said Adnan Munkarah, M.D., Executive Vice President…

(May 27, 2021 3:51 PM) Eight individuals were honored during the Virtual Awards Program held by the Center for Family Health. This is the 7th award event, and the first to be held virtually. The Center for Family Health is celebrating 30 years of serving the community this year and the awards program is one of the ways they are celebrating that milestone. Steven Hogwood, Owner of Mcdonald's received the Georgia Fojtasek Lifetime Health Advocacy Award. Hogwood sits on several community boards including the Center for Family Health. He was recognized for his efforts to promote healthcare for all in the community.  The Social Justice and Health Advocacy Champion went to Bart and Karen Hawley for their leadership in promoting healthcare through JTV. They have especially taken up the mantle to educate the community around COVID-19 testing and vaccinations. Gary and Peggy Swartzlander were awarded the CFH Ambassador Award. Both Gary and Peggy volunteer for the Center and are committed to constantly asking what more they can do. A special partnership award around COVID-19 was presented to Pastor James L. Hines of Lily Missionary Baptist Church. COVID-19 has dominated our life during the past year and half. Pastor Hines has…

(May 27, 2021 3:26 PM) Michigan reported 542 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 886,660. Michigan is reporting 59* COVID-19-related deaths today with the state total at 19,090.   *The deaths announced today includes 48 deaths identified during a Vital Records review. See cumulative data page for more information. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 5/21/21): 791,206. This information is updated Monday through Saturday at 3 p.m., with COVID-19 results included as of 10 a.m.  Monday reports include Sunday data.  

(May 27, 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 14,639 positive cases (cumulative), and 270 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 12 new cases and 1 new death since yesterday’s report.   Cumulative recovered, as of May 27: 13,491** As of  May 26, there are 28 persons at Henry Ford Allegiance Health being treated as inpatients for COVID-19.  Jackson County Vaccination Coverage:  50.3% of Jackson County residents 16 and older have received first dose, 43.6% fully vaccinated (Moderna or Pfizer both doses, J&J single dose). The cumulative numbers posted on Mondays include the data from Sunday and Monday.  Recovered numbers are being posted as received.  As of this Saturday, May 29th, no numbers will be posted by JCHD over the weekend (Saturday or Sunday).  Also, no numbers will be posted on Memorial Day, which falls on Monday May 31st.  Postings will only occur Mondays -Fridays unless there is a holiday. The Michigan Department of Corrections is reporting as of 4:30 PM May 24, there are 5,582 confirmed positive cases at Jackson facilities and 703 confirmed positive staff cases.  MDOC positive case numbers are cumulative. *These…