Health

(March 7, 2021 3:52 PM) Jackson County Courts have entered Phase 3 of the Return to Operations Plan set forth by the State Court Administrator’s Office, which will allow for in-person services beginning March 8, 2021. ‘Walk-in’ hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a half-hour closing for lunch from 11:30 to 12:00. Court hearings scheduled outside of these times will continue and participants will be allowed in the building as scheduled. In order to protect the safety of the community, as well as courthouse employees, strict safety measures are being implemented. Access to the building will be limited, and in-person transactions will require a virtual “check-in” process via a smart phone and QR Code (see below for code). Virtual court hearings will continue to be held to the greatest extent possible. Hearings that require in-person attendance will be strictly limited to the parties and attorneys involved on the respective case with prior permission of the assigned Judge. Health screenings will be performed upon entering the building, which will include screening questions and a temperature check. A mask is required to be worn in the building at all times, and will not be provided. To reduce wait…

(March 6, 2021 6:20 PM) Michigan reported 1,289 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 596,054. Michigan is reporting 56* COVID-19-related death today with the state total at 15,666. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 3/5/21): 549,881. 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 6, 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 9,371 positive cases (cumulative), and 217 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 16 new cases since yesterday’s report.  Cumulative recovered, as of March 6:  8,700** 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 5:30 PM February 26, there are 4,545 confirmed positive cases at Jackson facilities and 582 confirmed positive staff cases.  MDOC positive case numbers are cumulative. As of March 3,  there are 9 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 5, 2021 3:24 PM) Michigan reported 1,486 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 594,765. Michigan is reporting 10 COVID-19-related death today with the state total at 15,5610. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 2/26/21): 541,258. 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. 

Manchester resident Mary Gullett receives the 5,000th dose administered by St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea.  Courtesy photo. (March 5, 2021 12:45 PM) On March 3, St. Joe's Chelsea administered its 5,000th COVID-19 vaccine, less than three months after the first vaccination at the hospital.  Mary Gullett, a 72-year-old from Manchester, was the excited recipient. "I feel very fortunate to have received a vaccination appointment, and to be a milestone vaccine recipient at Chelsea is wonderful," Mary said.  She is one of the millions of people to have had COVID-19, and is grateful to have recovered.  Last March, Mary contracted COVID and spent several days in the hospital. "I can't even explain how awful it was," Mary said about her bout with COVID.  She experienced severe exhaustion, dehydration, loss of taste and smell and hair loss.  On two occasions, her husband found her passed out on the ground before being admitted to the hospital. Mary knows how fortunate she is to be alive, and is grateful.  "I am so grateful for this vaccine.  It means so much and is a true relief."

(March 5, 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 9,355 positive cases (cumulative), and 217 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 25 new cases since yesterday’s report.  Cumulative recovered, as of March 5:  8,679** 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 5:30 PM February 26, there are 4,545 confirmed positive cases at Jackson facilities and 582 confirmed positive staff cases.  MDOC positive case numbers are cumulative. As of March 3,  there are 9 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 5, 2021 11:44 AM) The Jackson County Health Department today announced it is moving efficiently through the list of approved people who have indicated interest in receiving a vaccine through the online Covid Vaccine Interest Survey.  In addition, multiple partners in the community including Henry Ford Allegiance Health, Center for Family Health, and numerous local pharmacies are providing vaccines to eligible individuals. As a result of these combined efforts, approximately 40,978 total doses have been administered to people in Jackson County as of March 3 according to the COVID Vaccine Dashboard. The State of Michigan has  added new categories of people who will be eligible for the vaccine.  Beginning Monday, March 8, 2021, the following will be eligible to sign up for a vaccine. ·         Michiganders age 50 and older with medical conditions or disabilities & ·         Caregiver family members and guardians who care for children with special health care needs. Beginning March 22, when vaccine eligibility will expand further to include: ·         All Michiganders 50 and older. People who meet these criteria and are interested in receiving a vaccine from the health department, will need to complete the online vaccine interest survey and select these criteria on the…

(March 4, 2021 3:26 PM) Michigan reported 1,526 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 593,279. Michigan is reporting 37* COVID-19-related death today with the state total at 15,563. *The deaths announced today includes 29 deaths identified during a Vital Records review. See cumulative data page for more information. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 2/26/21): 541,258. 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 4, 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 9,330 positive cases (cumulative), and 217 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 23 new cases and 1 new death since yesterday’s report.  Cumulative recovered, as of March 4:  8,648** 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 5:30 PM February 26, there are 4,545 confirmed positive cases at Jackson facilities and 582 confirmed positive staff cases.  MDOC positive case numbers are cumulative. As of March 3,  there are 9 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…

A volunteer hands packages of meals during the Our Town distribution at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center.  Photo courtesy City of Jackson. (March 4, 2021 9:49 AM)  Five weeks into the Our Town Meal Distribution program, the Jackson community is seeing the sizable impact of this special collaboration between the City of Jackson and Consumers Energy. Since the program began Feb. 1, 18,100 free meals have been distributed to people in need through the City’s Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center, and nearly $200,000 has gone to local restaurants to produce the meals. Healthy meals are distributed to anyone who needs a meal every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the MLK Center from 4 p.m. until meals are gone, but no later than 6 p.m. The program is funded by Consumers Energy and other community partners. Funds go to local restaurants and catering companies to produce prepackaged meals, which are distributed by City staff and volunteers at the MLK Center. The businesses must meet certain qualifications, such as purchasing a minimum of 50% of supplies locally. The program’s goal is to help with the COVID-19 pandemic on three fronts, providing free meals to people struggling with food security, helping…