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(UPDATED June 28, 2021 3:20 PM) The Jackson County Health Department released the COVID-19 positive numbers for Jackson County.  As of 11:30 AM today, there are 14,732 positive cases (cumulative), and 285 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 4 new cases since Friday’s report. Cumulative recovered, as of June 28: 14,376** As of 1:30 PM June 28, there are 3 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 6847 46.5% Female 7773 52.8% Unknown 112 0.8% The Age group is reported as a percentage of the total instead of…

(June 25, 2021 3:01 PM) Michigan reported 49 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 893,949. Michigan is reporting 15 COVID-19-related deaths today with the state total at 19,707.   State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 6/18/21): 860,080. This information is updated Monday through Friday at 3 p.m., with COVID-19 results included as of 10 a.m.  Monday reports include Saturday and Sunday data.  

(June 25, 2021 2:31 PM)  The Jackson County Health Department has released its weekly report: On Tuesday, June 22, 2021, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued the Rescission of Emergency Orders, which made many of the previous Emergency Orders obsolete.  These previous orders dealt with issues such as gatherings, wearing of facemasks, temporary restrictions on entry into nursing homes, youth centers and other congregate care facilities, mandatory testing, safe housing for homeless and even the handling of bodily remains. The latest mask wearing guidelines issued on June 22, 2021, indicate that there is no longer be a statewide requirement to wear a facemask in most settings. However, local health departments, health care settings, establishments, sports organizers, and school districts may designate rules recommending the wearing of facemasks for their staff and audience/clients based on their specific circumstances and needs.  The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is recommending that in locations where there is an outbreak, that everyone regardless of their vaccine status wear a mask.  It is also recommended that unvaccinated persons continue to wear a mask whenever they are: In outdoor crowded settings or events When participating in contact sports, In residential care facilities or…

(June 25, 2021 12:15 PM) The Jackson County Health Department released the COVID-19 positive numbers for Jackson County.  As of 12:00 PM today, there are 14,728 positive cases (cumulative), and 285 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 2 new cases since yesterday’s report. Cumulative recovered, as of June 25: 14,361** As of June 25, 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 6845 46.5% Female 7771 52.8% Unknown 112 0.8% The Age group is reported as a percentage of the total instead of the actual number. …

(June 25, 2021 11:24 AM) Jackson County Courts will enter Phase 4 of the Return to Operations Plan set forth by the State Court Administrator’s Office (SCAO). Phase 4 returns the Courthouse operations to full capacity and services. Online or remote services that were available previously will continue and virtual court proceedings will be conducted to the greatest extent possible.  For further information and departmental-specific services, please see below.  Courthouse hours:  8-11:30; 12:00-4:30  County Clerk and Probate Hours:  8-11:30; 12:00-4:00  District Court – District Court Website: www.d12.com  Circuit/Family/Probate Court Website - https://www.mijackson.org/1173/Probate-Court  Jackson County Friend of the Court – All services available.  County Clerk – All services available; online services strongly encouraged.  County Clerk Website - https://www.mijackson.org/294/County-Clerk  County Prosecutor - https://www.mijackson.org/149/Prosecuting-Attorney  Probate Services – All services available; online services strongly encouraged.

The former Michigan State Prison on Cooper Street, which is surrounded by current Jackson MDOC facilities.  JTV photo. (June 25, 2021 11:12 AM) The Michigan Department of Corrections is reporting as of 10:30 AM June 25, there are now only 8 active COVID-19 cases among prisoners statewide, with 3 of those cases at Jackson facilities.  This is the lowest number of cases since the start of the pandemic. MDOC spokesman Chris Gautz credits the reduction in cases to the availability of vaccines.  “We are down to 8 active cases among the prisoners, which is outstanding.  All prisoners have been offered the vaccine and that's been true for months now. We were very aggressive in getting them access to it, as well as our staff,” Gautz told JTV News.  “We continue to make the vaccines available to prisoners and currently 62% have been vaccinated.” MDOC reports vaccination statistics weekly to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and a breakdown by facility can be found here. As of this week, prisoners and staff are no longer required to wear a mask while outside. Prisoners and staff must still maintain social distancing. The Department says trends are moving in the right direction, which…

(June 24, 2021 8:01 PM) Michigan reported 153 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 893,909. Michigan is reporting 28* COVID-19-related deaths today with the state total at 19,692.   *The deaths announced today includes 24 deaths identified during a Vital Records review. See cumulative data page for more information. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 6/18/21): 860,080. This information is updated Monday through Friday at 3 p.m., with COVID-19 results included as of 10 a.m.  Monday reports include Saturday and Sunday data.