Health

(January 22, 2021 12:00 PM) The Jackson County Health Department released the COVID-19 positive numbers for Jackson County.  As of 12 PM today, there are 8,467 positive cases (cumulative), and 189 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 30 new cases since yesterday’s report.  Cumulative recovered, as of January 22, 2020:  6,999** 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 6 PM January 15, there are 4,369 confirmed positive cases at Jackson facilities and 552 confirmed positive staff cases.  MDOC positive case numbers are cumulative. As of 4 PM January 18, there 19 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…

(January 22, 2021 9:39 AM) Following last week’s announcement about the plan to reopen indoor dining, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) released its next epidemic order today, which continues the department’s fact-based approach to reopening activities, and goes into effect on Monday, Feb. 1. The order will allow for indoor dining at restaurants with certain requirements; concessions at casinos, movie theaters and stadiums; personal services requiring mask removal; and non-residential gatherings of up to 10 people from two households. The new order will last three weeks, until Sunday, Feb. 21.    “The pause has worked. The efforts we have made together to protect our families, frontline workers and hospitals have dramatically reduced cases and we have saved lives. Now, we are confident that starting February 1, restaurants can resume indoor dining with safety measures in place,” said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. “Michigan continues to be a national leader in fighting this virus, and we must continue working to keep it that way. One of the most important things Michiganders can do is to make a plan to get the safe and effective vaccine when it’s available to you. And as always, mask up and maintain six feet of social distancing. We will end this pandemic together.”  “We are pleased to see the improvements in case rates, hospitalizations and percent positivity…

(January 21, 2021 4:22 PM) Michigan reported 2,165 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 544,311. Michigan is reporting 148* COVID-19-related deaths today with the state total at 14,053. *The deaths announced today includes 128 deaths identified during a Vital Records review. See cumulative data page for more information. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 1/15/21): 442,408. 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. 

(January 21, 2021 12:00 PM) The Jackson County Health Department released the COVID-19 positive numbers for Jackson County.  As of 12 PM today, there are 8,437 positive cases (cumulative), and 189 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 53 new cases and 1 new death since yesterday’s report.  Cumulative recovered, as of January 21, 2020:  6,938** 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 6 PM January 15, there are 4,369 confirmed positive cases at Jackson facilities and 552 confirmed positive staff cases.  MDOC positive case numbers are cumulative. As of 4 PM January 18, there 19 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…

(January 21, 2021 11:03 AM) The more than 1.2 million people in Michigan who are eligible for food assistance benefits will receive an additional payment by the end of January that raises their monthly amount by 15% to help families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The 15% increase in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits is for six months, ending in June. The increase is included in the recently passed Congressional relief bill. “No Michigander should worry about how they’ll put food on the table for themselves and their family, especially during a pandemic,” said Gov. Whitmer. “COVID-19 is still a very real threat to our state, and we must continue providing crucial support to families that need it most. “I want to thank Sen. Stabenow for her leadership in securing this important increase and for her tireless efforts to expand access to food assistance, which has brought relief to so many Michiganders in need throughout this pandemic.” Michigan food assistance recipients will see the 15% increase added to their Bridge Cards by the end of January that are in addition to benefits they received earlier in the month. Food assistance increases by $102 per month for a household of…

(January 20, 2021 3:33 PM) Michigan reported 2,031 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 542,146. Michigan is reporting 40 COVID-19-related deaths today with the state total at 13,905. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 1/15/21): 442,408. 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. 

(January 20, 2021 12:00 PM) The Jackson County Health Department released the COVID-19 positive numbers for Jackson County.  As of 12 PM today, there are 8,384 positive cases (cumulative), and 188 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 28 new cases since yesterday’s report.  Cumulative recovered, as of January 20, 2020:  6,881** 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 6 PM January 15, there are 4,369 confirmed positive cases at Jackson facilities and 552 confirmed positive staff cases.  MDOC positive case numbers are cumulative. As of 4 PM January 18, there 19 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…

(January 20, 2021 11:06 AM) A website aims to make sure Michiganders receive their federal stimulus checks as soon as possible. The Coronavirus Stimulus Payment website—developed by Poverty Solutions at the University of Michigan in partnership with Detroit-based nonprofit design firm Civilla—walks people through a step-by-step process to ensure they’ve provided the IRS with the information necessary to receive their stimulus checks. The vast majority of Michigan residents were eligible for the stimulus checks made available by the federal CARES Act signed into law last spring.  A second round of stimulus checks was approved by Congress and signed into law last month. If people received their spring 2020 stimulus checks, the winter 2020-21 check will be delivered the same way and they don't need to take any additional action. If people did not receive their spring 2020 stimulus check and think they're eligible, they can get both payments by claiming the Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2020 tax forms.  If people received the wrong amount for either stimulus check, they can claim the Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2020 tax forms to get the correct amount.  Receiving the stimulus money really depends on having current tax information filed with the…

(January 19, 2021 4:06 PM) The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency has continued its phased approach of implementing the recently extended federal unemployment benefit programs. Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) claimants who had benefit weeks remaining on their claim as of Dec. 26, 2020, can now begin certifying their claims through their MiWAM accounts. Federal unemployment insurance (UI) programs created by the CARES Act were interrupted at the end of the year. Beginning this week (Jan. 17), claimants in the following categories can certify, and if eligible, payment will be issued: Claimants who did not exhaust their original 13 weeks of PEUC will be able to claim the balance of remaining weeks beginning with the week ending Jan. 2, 2021. Payments will include the additional $300 Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) benefit. Claimants who did not exhaust their original 39 weeks of PUA will be able to claim the balance of remaining weeks beginning with the week ending Jan. 2, 2021. Payments will include the additional $300 FPUC. The UIA is still in the process of programming new system changes necessary to begin additional payments under the Continuing Assistance Act (CAA) for PEUC and PUA claimants who have exhausted…

(January 19, 2021 3:48 PM) Michigan reported 1,738 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 540,115. Michigan is reporting 41 COVID-19-related deaths today with the state total at 13,865. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 1/15/21): 442,408. 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.