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(February 8, 2021 9:32 PM) Tiki Sam’s Wood Fired Pizza will join pizzerias in every state for a simultaneous pizza delivery to support those in need in honor of National Pizza Day ( Tuesday, Feb 9), as part of the Pizza Across America campaign. “We want to encourage pizzerias to make and deliver at least ten large pizzas to local food banks, shelters, or care centers of their choice,” said Mike Bausch, Vice President of World Pizza Champions. “Our members are the most award-winning pizzerias in the country and we’re all heavily involved in our communities, so this is our way of leading by example.” Sam and Julie Durocher, owners of Tiki Sam’s Pizza, are excited to participate in such a large-scale campaign, particularly at such a critical time for both small businesses and the growing hunger problem.  “Jackson County has always been really supportive of our food trucks and we want to give back to the community,” said Sam Durocher. To participate in the Pizzas Across America campaign, Tiki Sam’s Pizza will be teaming up with Adam Cyrocki of the Kibby Cobb Deli and using the deli’s ovens to cook 45 pizzas for the Jackson Interfaith Shelter. Pizza Across…

(February 8, 2021 3:34 PM) Michigan reported 1,769* coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 569,417. Michigan is reporting 11 COVID-19-related deaths today with the state total at 14,905.  *Note on cases (02/08/21): Today’s daily case count represents new referrals of confirmed cases to the MDSS since Saturday, February 6th.  Over the two days, Sunday and Monday, the average number of new confirmed cases is ~884 per day. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 2/5/21): 498,495. 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. 

(February 8, 2021 10:37 AM) The Michigan Department of Corrections is reporting as of 4 PM February 6, there are 24,593 confirmed positive COVID-19 cumulative cases at facilities throughout the state.  Of that statewide total, 4,495 of the confirmed positive cases are at Jackson facilities.    Throughout the state corrections system, there are currently 766 active cases. In Jackson, there are 1,781 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases at Charles E. Egeler Reception and Guidance Center,  at 1,216 Cooper Street Correctional Facility, 27 at Duane Waters Health Center, 943 at G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility, and 528 at Parnall Correctional Facility.   All numbers are cumulative. Among staff, there are a total of 3,501 COVID-19 positive cases statewide.  In Jackson, there are 186 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases among employees at Charles E. Egeler Reception and Guidance Center, 153 at Cooper Street Correctional Facility, 115 at G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility, 4 at Jackson Regional Warehouse, 3 at Jackson Regional Office, 2 at Jackson Training Center and 107 at Parnall Correctional Facility.  All numbers are cumulative. There have been a total of 136 deaths (statewide) of prisoners who had tested positive for COVID-19, 29 of those deaths were among prisoners at Jackson facilities.    Testing…

(February 6, 2021 4:21 PM) Michigan reported 1,018 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 567,648. Michigan is reporting 97* COVID-19-related deaths today with the state total at 14,894.  *The deaths announced today includes 82 deaths identified during a Vital Records review. See cumulative data page for more information. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 2/5/21): 498,495. 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. 

(February 6, 2021 12:09 PM) The Jackson County Health Department released the COVID-19 positive numbers for Jackson County.  As of 12:00 PM today, there are 8,888 positive cases (cumulative), and 198 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 33 new cases and 2 new deaths since yesterday’s report.  Cumulative recovered, as of February 6:  7,848** 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 PM January 29, there are 4,479 confirmed positive cases at Jackson facilities and 568 confirmed positive staff cases.  MDOC positive case numbers are cumulative. As of 3 PM February 2,  there are 20 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…

(February 5, 2021 8:18 PM) Approximately 810,000 Michigan children whose access to nutritious school meals has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic will receive $741.6 million in assistance benefits that their families can use to pay for food at stores or online. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) are announcing that the state has gained federal approval for a second round of Pandemic-EBT benefits. “The last thing that families should have to worry about during a pandemic is feeding their children,” Gov. Whitmer said. “I am happy that Michigan families will be able to count on this additional support to help them access nutritious meals during the ongoing pandemic. That’s why it’s so important that the legislature passes the COVID recovery plan I put forward that provides an additional $2.1 billion in food assistance as well as the much-needed support for vaccine distribution, small businesses, and getting our kids back in the classroom safely." Students in grades pre-kindergarten through 12 are eligible if they qualify for free or reduced-price lunches at school and in-person learning is not available at their school or is not available on a full-time basis. Pandemic-EBT will provide another…

(February 5, 2021 4:22 PM) With foreclosure on the horizon for some residents due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Jackson is proposing uses more funds to keep people in their homes. A hearing will be held at the Tuesday, Feb. 9 virtual Jackson City Council meeting for the council to hear public comment on the proposal, which plans to allocate an additional $120,000 to foreclosure prevention. Additional money for this program would use CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act) funds from the federal government. In May 2020, the City Council allocated $60,000 in CARES funds to the foreclosure prevention program, with $20,000 going to the Community Action Agency (CAA) to administer the program. City officials are now proposing an additional $100,000 to the program and an added $20,000 to CAA. Economic strains brought on by the pandemic are putting residents in dire financial situations, which often means not being able to afford mortgage and property tax payments. These additional fund allocations are being proposed to keep up with the growing demand for foreclosure help in the City and keep families in their homes. Residents needing this assistance apply through CAA, and must met certain requirements, such…

(February 5, 2021 4:01 PM) Michigan reported 1,379 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 566,630. Michigan is reporting 19 COVID-19-related deaths today with the state total at 14,797.  State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 1/29/21): 481,801. 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.