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(March 16, 2021 3:44 PM) Michigan reported 2,048 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 612,628. Michigan is reporting 27* COVID-19-related death today with the state total at 15,810. *The deaths announced today includes 6 deaths identified during a Vital Records review. See cumulative data page for more information. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 3/12/21): 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 16, 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 9,667 positive cases (cumulative), and 220 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 37 new cases since yesterday’s report.  Cumulative recovered, as of March 16: 8818** 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 16, 2021 11:14 AM) The Michigan Public Health Week Partnership is seeking nominations of individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to preserve and improve their community’s health for its annual Hometown Health Hero awards. Hometown Health Hero awards are presented every spring as part of Michigan Public Health Week. By building connections, our communities become healthier, safer, and better for all. The daily themes this week are: Monday: Rebuilding Tuesday: Advancing Racial Equity Wednesday: Strengthening Community Thursday: Galvanizing Climate Justice Friday: Constructing COVID-19 Resilience Saturday: Uplifting Mental Health and Wellness “Everyone deserves to live a long and healthy life in a safe environment,” said Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, chief medical executive and chief deputy for health for MDHHS. “Hometown Health Hero awards are an opportunity to honor those tackling important public health threats and promoting the health of theircommunities.” Nomination forms can be downloaded from Michigan.gov/mphw. Completed nominations should be sent to Jim Koval via email at kovalj@michigan.gov or faxed to 517-335-8392 by April 26, 2021. Awards will be shipped directly to winners in May. The Michigan Public Health Week Partnership consists of the following organizations: Grand Valley State University, Michigan Association of Counties, Michigan Association for Local Public Health, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Michigan Health Improvement…

(March 15, 2021 6:03 PM) Michiganders can now begin registering for the COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Ford Field in Detroit. The community vaccination site is set to officially open on March 24. After the registration process is completed, people who have registered will receive an invitation either by “voice or text when it’s their turn to schedule the appointment. Vaccine appointments will be scheduled a few days in advance. “The Ford Field community vaccination site is a testament to what we can do when we work together,” said Governor Whitmer. “I am grateful for President Biden’s leadership and for the partnership of the Detroit Lions, Meijer, Wayne County, the City of Detroit, and our federals partners at FEMA. We will keep ramping up our equitable vaccine rollout, and with the addition of the Ford Field community site, we are taking a significant step towards returning to normal as we continue rebuilding our economy.” The Ford Field site will operate from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., seven days a week, for eight weeks under the federal government's vaccination pilot program. Henry Ford Health System has been chosen to serve as the medical director for the Mass Vaccination Site at Ford Field…

(March 15, 2021 4:10 PM) Michigan reported 3,143* coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 610,580. Michigan is reporting 9 COVID-19-related death today with the state total at 15,783. *Note on cases (03/15/21): Today’s daily case count represents new referrals of confirmed cases to the MDSS since Saturday, March 13th.  Over the two days, Sunday and Monday, the average number of new confirmed cases is ~1571 per day. 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 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 9,630 positive cases (cumulative), and 220 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 43 new cases since Saturday’s report.  Cumulative recovered, as of March 15: 8807** 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 March 12,  there are 15 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…

(March 15, 2021 10:34 AM) The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) today unveiled a new $282 million rental assistance program to help tenants facing pandemic-related hardships avoid eviction while also ensuring landlords can recoup owed rent. Another $340 million is available to be appropriated by the state legislature, bringing the program to $622 million. The COVID Emergency Rental Assistance (CERA) program replaces the popular Eviction Diversion Program (EDP) that MSHDA launched in July 2020 and helped about 16,000 households across the state avoid eviction and get current on rent. “For so many Michiganders, the fear of losing their home during the pandemic has been very real,” said Governor Gretchen Whitmer. “That’s why I took steps to mitigate evictions with a moratorium and the Eviction Diversion Program last year. I was proud to sign this legislation bringing more federal funds into MSHDA to help individuals and families by alleviating the burden of rent and utility payments.” MSHDA anticipates being able to assist between 50,000 and 55,000 families, or 140,000 individuals, this year through CERA. Either landlords or tenants may initiate the CERA application. Renters who are making 80% of the area median income or less are eligible. “At MSHDA, we…

(March 15, 2021 9:16 AM) Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Consumers Energy are launching a public campaign today to ensure Michigan residents take advantage of tens of millions in federal, state and local dollars that will help households and small businesses pay winter heating bills. “No one should go without warmth or comfort in their own home when they can have access to so many dollars here in Michigan, starting with a single phone call,” Nessel said. “We know February’s brutal cold is leaving our friends and neighbors with high energy bills, but they should know they can take action now that can make a huge difference.” “Consumers Energy is working right now to help many Michiganders who could use support due to the twin challenges of the pandemic and the cold snap,” said Lauren Youngdahl Snyder, Consumers Energy’s vice president of customer experience. “The new federal stimulus and other sources are making tens of millions of dollars available to help with energy bills.” Nessel and Michigan’s largest energy provider are teaming up after two weeks of especially cold temperatures in February caused furnaces to run more often than usual. The cost of that heat will be reflected in…

(March 13, 2021 3:02 PM) Michigan reported 1,659 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 607,437. Michigan is reporting 38* COVID-19-related death today with the state total at 15,774. *The deaths announced today includes 30 deaths identified during a Vital Records review. See cumulative data page for more information. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 3/12/21): 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 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 9,587 positive cases (cumulative), and 220 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 24 new cases and 1 new death since yesterday’s report.  Cumulative recovered, as of March 13: 8788** 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 5, there are 4,883 confirmed positive cases at Jackson facilities and 584 confirmed positive staff cases.  MDOC positive case numbers are cumulative. As of March 9,  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…