Michigan Reports 1,245 Coronavirus Cases Today, State Total Now 583,964
(February 24, 2021 3:32 PM) Michigan reported 1,245 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 583,964. Michigan is reporting 9 COVID-19-related deaths today with the state total at 15,405. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 2/19/21): 529,080. 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.
Jackson County Cumulative Report: 9,164 COVID-19 Positive Cases and 211 Deaths
(February 24, 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 9,164 positive cases (cumulative), and 211 deaths (cumulative)*. There are 32 new cases and 2 new deaths since yesterday’s report. Cumulative recovered, as of February 24: 8,441** 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 4:00 PM February 19, there are 4,529 confirmed positive cases at Jackson facilities and 578 confirmed positive staff cases. MDOC positive case numbers are cumulative. As of 8 AM February 23, 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…
Michigan Adds Race Data to COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard
(February 23, 2021 4:04 PM) Several initiatives to improve access to the safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine and ensure equity when it comes to protection from the virus have been announced by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) during the past couple weeks. Today, MDHHS posted race data on the COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard to help track the effects of those efforts and to provide additional information about vaccinations in Michigan. “Ensuring those who are most vulnerable are protected by the safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine is a high priority for Michigan,” said Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, chief medical executive and chief deputy for health. “Black and Brown communities have been disproportionately affected by the virus,and improving the race and ethnicity data being collected for vaccinations is critical for ensuring the equitable administration of the vaccine. We will use this data to continue to drive our strategy towards making sure everyone has equitable access to the vaccines.” MDHHS is following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations for prioritization of distribution and administration of COVID-19 vaccines for adults. This resulted in vaccinations starting with healthcare workers and staff and patients at long-term care facilities in December. Additional…
Michigan Reports 1,316 Coronavirus Cases Today, State Total Now 582,719
(February 23, 2021 3:54 PM) Michigan reported 1,316 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 582,719. Michigan is reporting 34* COVID-19-related deaths today with the state total at 15,396. *The deaths announced today includes 18 deaths identified during a Vital Records review. See cumulative data page for more information. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 2/19/21): 529,080. 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.
Jackson County Cumulative Report: 9,132 COVID-19 Positive Cases and 209 Deaths
(February 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 9,132 positive cases (cumulative), and 209 deaths (cumulative)*. There are 56 new cases since yesterday’s report. Cumulative recovered, as of February 23: 8,412** 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 4:00 PM February 19, there are 4,529 confirmed positive cases at Jackson facilities and 578 confirmed positive staff cases. MDOC positive case numbers are cumulative. As of 8 AM February 23, 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…
Michigan Reports 1,484* Coronavirus Cases Today, State Total Now 581,403
(February 22, 2021 3:37 PM) Michigan reported 1,484* coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 581,403. Michigan is reporting 3 COVID-19-related deaths today with the state total at 15,362. *Note on cases (02/22/21): Today’s daily case count represents new referrals of confirmed cases to the MDSS since Saturday, February 20th. Over the two days, Sunday and Monday, the average number of new confirmed cases is 742 per day. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 2/19/21): 529,080. 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.
MHSAA Sets March 22 as Spring Sports Start Date
(February 22, 2021 3:21 PM) The Representative Council of the Michigan High School Athletic Association approved today an adjustment to the Spring 2021 schedule delaying the start of practices in those sports one week to March 22 and competition to March 26 to accommodate a later end to Winter sports this season. The calendar change should alleviate pressures on indoor facility usage and athletes changing seasons with Winter sports concluding up to two weeks later this school year after a delayed start due to COVID-19. The Council based its decision in part on feedback from a survey of MHSAA member high schools, which saw 74 percent favoring a delay in Spring sports activity of at least one week. State coaches associations for Spring sports also were consulted. Generally, the great majority of Michigan schools are unable to begin consistent Spring sports outdoor activity and competition until early April. All Spring sports tournament dates remain as originally scheduled, with MHSAA Finals in baseball, softball and girls soccer concluding the 2020-21 postseason June 19. The entire Spring sports season was canceled in 2020 due to COVID-19. However, the Council approved an allowance for Spring teams to meet for voluntary practices over 16…