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( May 17, 2021 8:54 AM) With taxpayers required to either e-file or mail their federal and state individual income tax returns by midnight tonight, the Michigan Department of Treasury has some tips to help last-minute filers submit an accurate return. “There is still time to file your state individual income tax return,” said Deputy State Treasurer Glenn White, who oversees Treasury's Revenue Services programs. “Please thoroughly complete your state tax return and don’t rush. An inaccurate return could lead to processing delays.” To ensure an accurate income tax return is filed with the state of Michigan: File electronically. Taxpayers can go to www.michigan.gov/mifastfile to learn more about e-filing options. Mail a paper return to the right address. To avoid processing delays, paper filers should carefully follow tax form instructions when sending a paper return to a specific address. Fill in all requested information clearly. When entering information on the tax return, take the time to ensure information is accurate and easy to read. Review all figures. While software catches and prevents many errors on e-filed returns, math errors remain common on paper returns. Get the right routing and account numbers. Requesting direct deposit of a state tax refund is convenient and enables the taxpayer to access…

(May 15, 2021 4:32 PM) Michigan reported 1,289 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 874,624. Michigan is reporting 107* COVID-19-related deaths today with the state total at 18,607.  *The deaths announced today includes 91 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 15, 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 14,396 positive cases (cumulative), and 263 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 15 new cases and 3 new deaths since yesterday’s report.   Cumulative recovered, as of May 15: 12,720** As of May 13, there are 38 persons at Henry Ford Allegiance Health being treated as inpatients for COVID-19.  Jackson County Vaccination Coverage:  47.9% of Jackson County residents 16 and older have received first dose, 42.1% 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 6:55 PM May 7, there are 5,521 confirmed positive cases at Jackson facilities and 688 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…

(May 14, 2021 2:22 PM) Michigan reported 1,766 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 873,335. Michigan is reporting 34 COVID-19-related deaths today with the state total at 18,500.  State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 5/7/21): 703,746. 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 14, 2021 12:44 PM) The Jackson County Health Department released the COVID-19 positive numbers for Jackson County.  As of 12:00 PM today, there are 14,381 positive cases (cumulative), and 260 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 24 new cases since yesterday’s report.   Cumulative recovered, as of May 14: 12,584** As of May 12, there are 37 persons at Henry Ford Allegiance Health being treated as inpatients for COVID-19.  Jackson County Vaccination Coverage:  47.7% of Jackson County residents 16 and older have received first dose, 39.8% 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 6:55 PM May 7, there are 5,521 confirmed positive cases at Jackson facilities and 688 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 data and…

(May 14, 2021 11:44 AM) Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is updating the Gatherings and Mask Order to align with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s latest guidance on face coverings. The new order will effect on Saturday, May 15 at 9AM.    “For more than a year, we’ve been following the best data and science to slow the spread of COVID-19 and save lives,” said Governor Gretchen Whitmer. “The vast majority of us have trusted the scientists and experts to keep us safe during the pandemic, and it has worked. With millions of Michiganders fully vaccinated, we can now safely and confidently take the next step to get back to normal. The message is clear: vaccines work to protect you and your loved ones. If you have not yet received your vaccine, now is the time to sign up. This pandemic has been one of the toughest challenges of our lifetimes, but we came together as a state to persevere. We have all been working incredibly hard toward getting back to some sense of normalcy, and today's news makes all of that work worthwhile.”  On Thursday, the CDC released updated guidance recommending “fully vaccinated people no…

(May 14, 2021 7:09 AM) The Jackson County Health Department has released its weekly report and it is published here: We appreciate the community efforts in overcoming the COVID challenges over the past year that Jackson County has had in keeping our community safe. Schools have had the difficult task of balancing a quality education, and keeping students and staff safe during a pandemic. On May 7th, MDHHS stated that they would cease enforcement of school guidance. Jackson County Health Department continues to encourage schools to continue to follow the State of Michigan Guidelines for K-12 schools https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98178_104699---,00.html, including identifying close contacts of positive COVID-19 cases and quarantining. We will strive to work with MDHHS and schools to provide up to date guidance that can help keep students and the community safe. Vaccine Update regarding Youth In support of recommendations made by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the JCHD along with other community vaccine clinics, will begin to offer the Pfizer vaccine to individuals 12 -15 years of age at upcoming clinics.  Parental permission via a signature on appropriate forms will be required in order for the minor child to receive the…

(May 13, 2021 3:31 PM) Michigan reported 2,057 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 871,569. Michigan is reporting 112* COVID-19-related deaths today with the state total at 18,467.  *The deaths announced today includes 73 deaths identified during a Vital Records review. See cumulative data page for more information. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 5/7/21): 703,746. 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 13, 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 14,351 positive cases (cumulative), and 260 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 20 new cases and 1 new death since yesterday’s report.   Cumulative recovered, as of May 13: 12,462** As of May 12, there are 37 persons at Henry Ford Allegiance Health being treated as inpatients for COVID-19.   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 6:55 PM May 7, there are 5,521 confirmed positive cases at Jackson facilities and 688 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 data and Township maps are also posted on Mondays by 3:30 PM. *These numbers do not reflect any cases or deaths identified through Michigan…

(May 12, 2021 9:58 PM)  The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is recommending that providers begin vaccinating adolescents 12 to 15 years of age following a vote by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices supporting that recommendation. It is also recommended that the COVID vaccine can now be administered at the same time, or on the same day, as other vaccines in both children and adults. “It’s great news to have a safe and effective vaccine available to protect younger Michiganders as we work to eliminate COVID-19 once and for all,” Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said. “We are incredibly proud that the Pfizer vaccine, which is now approved to protect our children, is manufactured right here in Michigan. As a parent, I encourage all parents with children in this group to have a conversation with your family doctor about the vaccine as soon as possible. Tomorrow, MDHHS will issue guidance to vaccine providers on the use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in Michiganders 12 to 15 years of age. The guidance follows authorization of the vaccine for this age group by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration under an expanded…