Health

(May 22, 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 14,569 positive cases (cumulative), and 267 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 21 new cases and 2 new deaths since yesterday’s report.   Cumulative recovered, as of May 22: 13,240** As of 1 PM May 19, there are 31 persons at Henry Ford Allegiance Health being treated as inpatients for COVID-19.  Jackson County Vaccination Coverage:  49.3% of Jackson County residents 16 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.  The Michigan Department of Corrections is reporting as of 5 PM May 14, there are 5,576 confirmed positive cases at Jackson facilities and 693 confirmed positive staff cases.  MDOC positive case numbers are cumulative. Note:  Jackson County will post COVID-19 data daily by mid-afternoon, Monday-Saturday, keeping with the schedule established by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). The cumulative numbers posted on Monday will include the data from Sunday and Monday.  Recovered numbers are being…

(May 21, 2021 5:13 PM) The Jackson County Health Department has released its weekly report and it is published here: Following new CDC guidance, Governor Whitmer recently announced an accelerated reopening plan to move the state closer to normalcy.  Beginning June 1, capacity limits will lift for outdoor events and indoor capacity limits will increase to 50%. Throughout June, people not fully vaccinated will still be required to wear a mask indoors.  Beginning July 1, the state will no longer limit capacity at indoor or outdoor gatherings.  Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is expected to release an updated epidemic order Monday, May 24.  MDHHS has issued Choosing Safer Activities guidance on when to wear a mask or when you can remove it if fully vaccinated or unvaccinated. MDHHS also issued a Guidance for Athletes including updated information related to fully vaccinated participants, coaches and the community.  Vaccinations are now available to all persons aged 12 and over. A person is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose in a 2-dose series, such as Pfizer or Moderna vaccines or 2 weeks after a single dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine.  Potential Scam Alert…

(May 21, 2021 3:57 PM) Michigan reported 1,132 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 882,189. Michigan is reporting 38 COVID-19-related deaths today with the state total at 18,853.  *The deaths announced today includes 61 deaths identified during a Vital Records review. See cumulative data page for more information. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 5/14/21): 755,119. 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 21, 2021 3:50 PM) With COVID-19 hospitalizations at their lowest level since mid-March, Henry Ford Health System announced Friday it is easing hospital visitor restrictions at Henry Ford Allegiance Health and all Henry Ford facilities. Henry Ford Allegiance Health will now allow visitors, with limited exceptions, under these guidelines: Patients in both inpatient and clinic areas, who are not confirmed or suspected to have COVID-19, may have visitors 24 hours a day. Between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m., all visitors must enter through the Emergency Department because the Main Entrance is closed during those hours. Visitors must successfully complete COVID-19 screening upon entry. All visitors five years and older must wear a mask over their nose and mouth for the entire length of their visit. We do not recommend bringing children into the hospital as visitors. If a child is onsite, however, they must remain in the appropriate room. Patients who are confirmed or suspected to have COVID-19 are not allowed visitors, except for limited exceptions as detailed in the Temporary Visitor Restrictions policy. To protect the health and safety of patients and team members, the following restrictions remain in place: Masks are required at all Henry Ford facilities…

(May 21, 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 14,548 positive cases (cumulative), and 265 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 23 new cases since yesterday’s report.   Cumulative recovered, as of May 21: 13,181** As of 1 PM May 19, there are 31 persons at Henry Ford Allegiance Health being treated as inpatients for COVID-19.  Jackson County Vaccination Coverage:  49.3% of Jackson County residents 16 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.  The Michigan Department of Corrections is reporting as of 5 PM May 14, there are 5,576 confirmed positive cases at Jackson facilities and 693 confirmed positive staff cases.  MDOC positive case numbers are cumulative. Note:  Jackson County will post COVID-19 data daily by mid-afternoon, Monday-Saturday, keeping with the schedule established by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). The cumulative numbers posted on Monday will include the data from Sunday and Monday.  Recovered numbers are being posted as received.  Epicurve…

(May 20, 2021 3:27 PM) Michigan reported 1,372 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 881,057. Michigan is reporting 74* COVID-19-related deaths today with the state total at 18,815.  *The deaths announced today includes 61 deaths identified during a Vital Records review. See cumulative data page for more information. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 5/14/21): 755,119. 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 20, 2021 12:01 PM) Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced today that the state is ending outdoor gathering limits designed to slow the spread of COVID-19 and raising capacity limits indoors to 50 percent starting June 1. As previously announced, the ban on in-person work will end Monday, May 24. Conference, wedding and event spaces, now heavily limited in how many people can be present in person, will increase to 50 percent of capacity starting June 1. Casinos, now limited to 30 percent capacity, will also increase to 50 percent. Any other indoor businesses now limited to less than 50 percent, like gyms and entertainment/sports venues, will go to 50 percent. The revision to the MI Vacc to Normal plan increases indoor capacity limits and remove all outdoor capacity restrictions: Effective June 1st: All outdoor restrictions and masking requirements will end. All indoor capacities allowed up to 50%. Effective July 1st: All capacity restrictions will be lifted. Gatherings & Face Mask order will be lifted. To reflect these changes, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), will release an updated epidemic order on Monday, May 24th. Throughout the month of June, people who are not yet fully vaccinated will…

(May 20, 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 14,525 positive cases (cumulative), and 265 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 17 new cases since yesterday’s report.   Cumulative recovered, as of May 20: 13,105** As of 1 PM May 19, there are 31 persons at Henry Ford Allegiance Health being treated as inpatients for COVID-19.  Jackson County Vaccination Coverage:  48.9% of Jackson County residents 16 and older have received first dose, 43.7% 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.  The Michigan Department of Corrections is reporting as of 5 PM May 14, there are 5,576 confirmed positive cases at Jackson facilities and 693 confirmed positive staff cases.  MDOC positive case numbers are cumulative. Note:  Jackson County will post COVID-19 data daily by mid-afternoon, Monday-Saturday, keeping with the schedule established by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). The cumulative numbers posted on Monday will include the data from Sunday and Monday.  Recovered numbers are being posted as received.  Epicurve…

(May 19, 2021 12:06 PM) Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer released the MI Blueprint for Comprehensive Student Recovery, guidance to help districts and schools create recovery plans that provide every Michigan student with the resources they need to thrive post-pandemic. The Blueprint provides evidence-based recommendations to address challenges across wellness, academics, school culture and climate, family and community engagement and postsecondary education.   “The most pressing challenges schools face aren’t new, but they have been exacerbated by the pandemic, resulting economic hardship, and social divisions,” said Governor Gretchen Whitmer. “That is why I am so proud of the MI Blueprint for Comprehensive Student Recovery that the Advisory Council has created. It will not only help local education leaders comprehensively address immediate challenges, but it will also move us towards an education system that works better for all of our children.”   “The Blueprint lays out a clear multi-year plan for the holistic, whole child recovery for Michigan’s students” said Kevin Polston, Superintendent of Godfrey-Lee Public Schools and Chair of the Student Recovery Advisory Council. “Every recommendation is supported by leading research and designed to support Michigan students by those that know them best, leaders in education, health care, and child services from right here in Michigan.”   "The Blueprint is a result of the input of career…