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(July 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 14,751 positive cases (cumulative), and 286 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 5 new cases since Friday’s report. Cumulative recovered, as of July 6: 14,404** As of July 1, there are 4 persons at Henry Ford Allegiance Health being treated as inpatients for COVID-19.  The cumulative numbers posted on Mondays include the data from Saturday, Sunday and Monday.  Recovered numbers are being posted as received.  *These numbers do not reflect any cases or deaths identified through Michigan Department of Corrections.  Their numbers are listed under a separate category and reported by the state at Michigan Statistics. Cases reported involving Jackson County school students or staff are included in our posted numbers.  For details regarding cases and outbreaks at Michigan schools please see https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98163_98173_102480---,00.html **Recovered is defined as the number of persons with a confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis who are alive 30 days post-onset (or referral date if onset is not available). Gender Number of Cases Percent Male 6854 46.5% Female 7785 52.8% Unknown 112 0.8% The Age group is reported as a percentage of the total instead of the actual number. …

(July 2, 2021 3:38 PM)  The Jackson County Health Department has released its weekly report: On Thursday, July 1st, 2021, Governor Gov. Whitmer, along with partners Meijer and Michigan Association of United Ways Announced the  ‘MI Shot To Win Sweepstakes’ in an effort to boost COVID-19 Vaccination rates in Michigan residents.  The lottery which is offering drawings for 1 ($1million), 1 ($2 million) and 30 ($50,000 daily drawings) as well as 9 four-year Scholarship drawings (Michigan Education Trust (MET) Charitable Tuition Program contract valued at $55,000)  for those aged 12 -17 runs from July 1 – August 3, 2021.  Eligibility criteria for each of the drawings is available at: www.MIShotToWin.com. Parents must enter their children aged 12 -17 for one of the nine Scholarships which will be given away. The purpose of this lottery is to encourage all age groups to get their vaccinations from 12 years up in order to reach the 70% goal for 1st dose COVID Vaccination rate. Michigan citizens are encouraged to use safe precautions during their July 4th celebrations.  COVID infections are still occurring so everyone is encouraged to adhere to guidelines as issued by the CDC for crowds.  It is important to choose safe…

(July 2, 2021 3:30 PM) Michigan reported 101 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 894,957. Michigan is reporting 0* COVID-19-related deaths today with the state total at 19,754.  *Note on deaths (07/02/21): Corrections made to the provisional case data resulted in a reduction of the cumulative confirmed death total to 19,754. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 6/25/21): 865,577. As of today (July 2) information is updated Tuesday and Friday at 3 p.m., with COVID-19 results included as of 10 a.m.   

(July 2, 2021 2:39 PM) The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has rescinded its order requiring COVID-19 testing for agricultural employees. This change is being made in light of increasing vaccination rates; declining COVID-19 cases; expanded access to testing and vaccinations; and enhanced housing and worker protections currently in effect to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19.  “With COVID-19 transmission numbers low and increasing vaccination rates, we are removing the requirement for testing for these workers,” said Elizabeth Hertel, MDHHS director. “The most important tool we have is the safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine and we encourage everyone to join the nearly 62% of Michiganders who have already been vaccinated as soon as possible.” MDHHS recently awarded six contracts totaling nearly $60 million to the help improve COVID-19 vaccination access for high-risk populations and settings across Michigan, including for seasonal agricultural workers. In addition, partnerships have been created with Federally Qualified Healthcare Centers, employers and communities to meet workers where they are and provide vaccination, testing and support to keep workers and families safe. This includes vaccinations offered by the Michigan Primary Care Association (MPCA). “The Michigan Primary Care Association in partnership with our member Health Centers have…