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(May 12, 2021 3:31 PM) Michigan reported 2,171 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 869,512. Michigan is reporting 17 COVID-19-related deaths today with the state total at 18,355.  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 12, 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 14,331 positive cases (cumulative), and 259 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 64 new cases since yesterday’s report.   Cumulative recovered, as of May 12: 12,347** As of May 7, there are 33 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 Department of Corrections.  Their…

(May 11, 2021 3:49 PM) Michigan reported 1,992 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 867,341. Michigan is reporting 99* COVID-19-related deaths today with the state total at 18,338.  *The deaths announced today includes 32 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 11, 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 14,267 positive cases (cumulative), and 259 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 42 new cases since yesterday’s report.   Cumulative recovered, as of May 11: 12,179** As of May 7, there are 33 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 Department of Corrections.  Their…

(May 10, 2021 4:45 PM)  Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced that 55% of Michiganders have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The announcement marks the first milestone of the ‘MI Vacc to Normal’ plan, which would enable in-person work to resume across all employment sectors on May 24. Governor Whitmer released a video on social media congratulating Michiganders for achieving this important step and encouraged others to get vaccinated to help us get back to normal.     “I am excited that 55% of Michiganders have gotten their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine because it puts us one step closer to getting Vacc to Normal,” said Governor Whitmer. “Everyone is eligible to get their safe, effective shots, and it's on all of us to get vaccinated as soon as possible to protect ourselves, our families, and our communities. On May 24, we anticipate allowing a return to in-person work across all sectors, and as more Michiganders get vaccinated, we will continue lifting restrictions to get Vacc to Normal safely.”      To date, Michigan has administered 4,455,395 vaccines, moving the state closer to its goal of equitably vaccinating at least 70% of Michiganders ages 16 and older as soon as possible. To date, 55% of Michiganders have received their initial dose of the vaccine.  "The safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine is the most important tool we have to reduce the spread of the virus. By getting shots in their arms as soon as possible, Michiganders can help end this pandemic as quickly as possible," said Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, chief…

(May 10, 2021 3:40 PM) Michigan reported 2,716* coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 865,349. Michigan is reporting 33 COVID-19-related deaths today with the state total at 18,239.  *Note on cases (05/10/21): Today's daily case count represents new referrals of confirmed cases to the MDSS since Saturday, May 8.  Over the two days, Sunday and Monday, the average number of new confirmed cases is 1,358 per day. 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 10, 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 14,225 positive cases (cumulative), and 259 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 83 new cases since Saturday’s report.   Cumulative recovered, as of May 10: 12,090** As of May 7, there are 33 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 Department of Corrections.  Their…

(May 10, 2021 10:39 AM) The Michigan Department of Corrections is reporting as of 6:55 PM May 7, there are 26,538 confirmed positive COVID-19 cumulative cases at facilities throughout the state.  Of that statewide total, 5,521 of the confirmed positive cases have been at Jackson facilities.    Throughout the state corrections system, there are currently 311 active cases.  In Jackson, there have been 2,758 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases at Charles E. Egeler Reception and Guidance Center, 1,219 at Cooper Street Correctional Facility, 36 at Duane Waters Health Center, 963 at G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility, and 545 at Parnall Correctional Facility.   All numbers are cumulative. Among staff, there are a total of 4,302 COVID-19 positive cases statewide.  In Jackson, there have been 245 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases among employees at Charles E. Egeler Reception and Guidance Center, 159 at Cooper Street Correctional Facility, 147 at G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility, 4 at Jackson Regional Warehouse, 5 at Jackson Regional Office, 2 at Jackson Training Center and 126 at Parnall Correctional Facility.  All numbers are cumulative. There have been a total of 141 deaths (statewide) of prisoners who had tested positive for COVID-19, 33 of those deaths were among prisoners at Jackson…

(May 8, 2021 4:24 PM) Michigan reported 1,825 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 862,633. Michigan is reporting 122* COVID-19-related deaths today with the state total at 18,206.  *The deaths announced today includes 83 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 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 14,142 positive cases (cumulative), and 259 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 39 new cases and 3 new deaths since yesterday’s report.   Cumulative recovered, as of May 8: 11,838** As of May 7, there are 33 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 5 PM April 30, there are 5,401 confirmed positive cases at Jackson facilities and 681 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…