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(April 20, 2021 4:00 PM) Michigan reported 5,259 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 799,140. Michigan is reporting 85* COVID-19-related deaths today with the state total at 16,986.  *The deaths announced today includes 33 deaths identified during a Vital Records review. See cumulative data page for more information. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 4/16/21): 603,094. 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.  

(April 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 13,256 positive cases (cumulative), and 242 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 93 new cases since yesterday’s report.   Cumulative recovered, as of April 12: 9,943** As of 11 AM on April 15, there are 66 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 4:30 PM April 16, there are 5,225 confirmed positive cases at Jackson facilities and 664 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…

(April 19, 2021 3:18 PM) Michigan reported 8,574* coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 793,881. Michigan is reporting 61 COVID-19-related deaths today with the state total at 16,901.  *Note on cases (04/19/21): Today's daily case count represents new referrals of confirmed cases to the MDSS since Saturday, April 17th.  Over the two days, Sunday and Monday, the average number of new confirmed cases is 4,287 per day. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 4/16/21): 603,094. 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.  

(April 19, 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 13,163 positive cases (cumulative), and 242 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 113 new cases since Saturday’s report.   Cumulative recovered, as of April 19: 9,877** As of 11 AM on April 15, there are 66 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 4:30 PM April 16, there are 5,225 confirmed positive cases at Jackson facilities and 664 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…

(April 19, 2021 9:41 AM) The Michigan Department of Corrections is reporting as of 4:30 PM April 16, there are 26,225 confirmed positive COVID-19 cumulative cases at facilities throughout the state.  Of that statewide total, 5,225 of the confirmed positive cases are at Jackson facilities.    Throughout the state corrections system, there are currently 336 active cases.  In Jackson, there are 2,469 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases at Charles E. Egeler Reception and Guidance Center,  at 1,218 Cooper Street Correctional Facility, 33 at Duane Waters Health Center, 961 at G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility, and 544 at Parnall Correctional Facility.   All numbers are cumulative. Among staff, there are a total of 4,155 COVID-19 positive cases statewide.  In Jackson, there are 234 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases among employees at Charles E. Egeler Reception and Guidance Center, 157 at Cooper Street Correctional Facility, 141 at G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility, 4 at Jackson Regional Warehouse, 4 at Jackson Regional Office, 2 at Jackson Training Center and 122 at Parnall Correctional Facility.  All numbers are cumulative. There have been a total of 142 deaths (statewide) of prisoners who had tested positive for COVID-19, 33 of those deaths were among prisoners at Jackson facilities.    Testing…

(April 17, 2021 3:52 PM) Michigan reported 5,530 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 785,307. Michigan is reporting 69* COVID-19-related deaths today with the state total at 16,840.  *The deaths announced today includes 60 deaths identified during a Vital Records review. See cumulative data page for more information. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 4/16/21): 603,094. 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.  

(April 17, 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 13,050 positive cases (cumulative), and 242 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 124 new cases and 1 new death since yesterday’s report.   Cumulative recovered, as of April 17: 9,737** As of 11 AM on April 15, there are 66 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 4:10 PM April 2, there are 5,147 confirmed positive cases at Jackson facilities and 639 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…

(April 16, 2021 5:15 PM)  The Jackson County Health Department has released its weekly report, published here: The number of COVID-19 cases in Michigan continue to rise as seen by the data provided on the MI Safe Start Map. Increases are most prevalent in younger individuals including 0-19 year olds, 20-29 year olds and 50-59 year olds. Following CDC guidelines, Jackson County Health Department (JCHD) recommends isolation for COVID-19 positive individuals and a minimal 10 day quarantine for individuals with a known exposure to COVID-19, although 14 days remains the optimal quarantine period.   Vaccine Information  JCHD encourages all eligible residents to get the COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccination is now available to residents aged 16 and over.  JCHD and community health partners continue efforts to slow virus spread and increase vaccinations.   The COVID Vaccine Page provides the most up-to-date, detailed information on area clinics and how to sign up for JCHD clinics using the Online Vaccine Interest Survey.  If you do not have internet access or need assistance registering for a vaccine, please ask a friend or family member to help, or contact the health department for additional guidance.  Additionally, please visit vaccinefinder.org for more clinic information. Current Trends in Jackson…

(April 16, 2021 3:51 PM) Michigan reported 8,955 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 779,777. Michigan is reporting 40 COVID-19-related deaths today with the state total at 16,771.  State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 4/9/21): 587,283. 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.  

(April 16, 2021 1:51 PM) Today, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) extended its Gatherings and Mask epidemic order. The Order – which preserves the strongest public health order in the Midwest – is designed to balance day-to-day activities while controlling the spread of COVID-19 and saving Michiganders’ lives. It includes expansion of mask requirements to children ages 2 to 4 to further protect the state’s residents. Although progress has been made, it is crucial that Michiganders continue to mask up and socially distance as the state takes steps to get back to normal. Expanding the mask rule to children ages 2 to 4 requires a good faith effort to ensure that these children wear masks while in gatherings at childcare facilities or camps. It takes effect April 26, 2021. This addresses the increase in cases among younger Michiganders and follows recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance. "Michigan continues to implement smart health policies and mitigation measures to fight the spread of COVID-19,” said Elizabeth Hertel, MDHHS director. “This includes the requirement to wear a mask while in public and at gatherings, limits on indoor residential social gatherings larger than 15 people with no more than three households, and expanded…