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(March 23, 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 10,130 positive cases (cumulative), and 220 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 120 new cases since yesterday’s report. Cumulative recovered, as of March 23: 8944** 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 4:15 PM March 19, there are 5,005 confirmed positive cases at Jackson facilities and 609 confirmed positive staff cases.  MDOC positive case numbers are cumulative. As of March 17,  there are 12 persons at Henry Ford Allegiance Health being treated as inpatients for COVID-19. 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 numbers are…

One of several vehicles manufactured in Jackson housed at Ye Olde Carriage Shop, the 1909 Jackson, will be on view at Museum Day.  JTV file photo. (March 23, 2021 10:54 AM) Experience Jackson announced today the return of Museum Day for 2021.  On Saturday, May 8th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., ten participating Jackson County museums will be open to the public free of charge. Some locations will host an “open-house style” reception and self-guided tours while others are hosting safe and socially distanced child-friendly activities, historical demonstrations, and providing guided tours. With Museum Day intentionally planned on Mother’s Day weekend, Experience Jackson says it is a great opportunity for families to get together and learn more about their community’s history while checking some local museums off their bucket list. Many museums will be giving away a Museum Day gift basket as well. New this year, all museums will be offering a virtual experience for guests. With capacity limits in place due to slowing the spread of COVID, museums wanted to offer another option for guests to experience their museums. Each museum along with Experience Jackson and the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Jackson County will be premiering featured…

(March 22, 2021 4:26 PM) Michigan reported 4,810* coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 629,612. Michigan is reporting 6 COVID-19-related deaths today with the state total at 15,903. *Note on cases (03/22/21): Today's daily case count represents new referrals of confirmed cases to the MDSS since Saturday, March 20th.  Over the two days, Sunday and Monday, the average number of new confirmed cases is ~2400 per day. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 3/19/21): 562,775. 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.

(March 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 10,010 positive cases (cumulative), and 220 deaths (cumulative)*.     With 83 new cases since Saturday's report, Jackson County surpasses 10,000 cumulative COVID cases since the pandemic began with the county's first positive case on March 17, 2020. Cumulative recovered, as of March 22: 8941** 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 4:15 PM March 19, there are 5,005 confirmed positive cases at Jackson facilities and 609 confirmed positive staff cases.  MDOC positive case numbers are cumulative. As of March 17,  there are 12 persons at Henry Ford Allegiance Health being treated as inpatients for COVID-19. 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…

(March 22, 2021 9:49 AM) The Michigan Department of Corrections is reporting as of 4:15 PM March 19, there are 25,893 confirmed positive COVID-19 cumulative cases at facilities throughout the state.  Of that statewide total, 5,005 of the confirmed positive cases are at Jackson facilities.    Throughout the state corrections system, there are currently 817 active cases. In Jackson, there are 2,257 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases at Charles E. Egeler Reception and Guidance Center,  at 1,217 Cooper Street Correctional Facility, 32 at Duane Waters Health Center, 955 at G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility, and 544 at Parnall Correctional Facility.   All numbers are cumulative. Among staff, there are a total of 3,742 COVID-19 positive cases statewide.  In Jackson, there are 213 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases among employees at Charles E. Egeler Reception and Guidance Center, 153 at Cooper Street Correctional Facility, 123 at G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility, 4 at Jackson Regional Warehouse, 3 at Jackson Regional Office, 2 at Jackson Training Center and 111 at Parnall Correctional Facility.  All numbers are cumulative. There have been a total of 139 deaths (statewide) of prisoners who had tested positive for COVID-19, 30 of those deaths were among prisoners at Jackson facilities.    Testing…

(March 20, 2021 3:50 PM) Michigan reported 2,660 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 624,811. Michigan is reporting 47* COVID-19-related deaths today with the state total at 15,897. *The deaths announced today includes 39 deaths identified during a Vital Records review. See cumulative data page for more information. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 3/19/21): 562,775. 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.

(March 20, 2021 12:12 PM) The Jackson County Health Department released the COVID-19 positive numbers for Jackson County.  As of 12:00 PM today, there are 9,927 positive cases (cumulative), and 220 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 57 new cases since yesterday’s report. Cumulative recovered, as of March 20: 8880** 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 March 12, there are 4,826 confirmed positive cases at Jackson facilities and 591 confirmed positive staff cases.  MDOC positive case numbers are cumulative. As of 9 AM March 16,  there are 14 persons at Henry Ford Allegiance Health being treated as inpatients for COVID-19. 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…

(March 19, 2021 4:25 PM) Michigan reported 3,730 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 622,151. Michigan is reporting 15 COVID-19-related deaths today with the state total  at 15,850. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 3/12/21): 556,697. 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.

(March 19, 2021 4:11 PM) State of Michigan individual income tax annual returns are now due on May 17, 2021, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury. The new filing deadline comes after the Internal Revenue Service extended its deadline to the same date. For the benefit and convenience of taxpayers, both the beginning and end of income tax filing season are the same as the IRS. “I’m happy to announce that we are giving Michiganders extra time on their taxes this year,” said Governor Whitmer. “This has been a difficult year for everyone, and by moving the income tax payment date, I hope families have the buffer they need to get their finances in order. I am grateful for the money going out to Michiganders under the American Rescue Plan and proud of the state-level pandemic relief we’ve delivered to families and small businesses.  Together, we’ll build our economy back better.” “Taxpayers are trying to understand how the federal stimulus and the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting their taxes,” State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks said. “We are continuously evaluating how we can assist taxpayers. Changing the state’s filing and payment deadlines can help individuals figure out their next steps as we…

(March 19, 2021 12:10 PM) The Jackson County Health Department released the COVID-19 positive numbers for Jackson County.  As of 12:00 PM today, there are 9,870 positive cases (cumulative), and 220 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 68 new cases since yesterday’s report. Cumulative recovered, as of March 18: 8862** 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 March 12, there are 4,826 confirmed positive cases at Jackson facilities and 591 confirmed positive staff cases.  MDOC positive case numbers are cumulative. As of 9 AM March 16,  there are 14 persons at Henry Ford Allegiance Health being treated as inpatients for COVID-19. 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…