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(June 17, 2021 6:34 PM) Michigan reported 172 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 893,002. Michigan is reporting 20* COVID-19-related deaths today with the state total at 19,598. *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 6/11/21): 852,204. 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.  

(June 17, 2021 5:55 PM)  The Jackson County Health Department has released its weekly report and it is published here: Moderna has submitted their application to the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) for emergency use authorization of their vaccine, for age 12 -17 years old. The Michigan Covid Tracker is monitoring progress toward the state goal of 70% on 1st dose COVID-19 vaccinations (1 shot) provided to the 16+ age group in the State of Michigan.  The National Tracker system provides similar data, but tracks it down to 12 years of age. In Michigan, we are currently at 60.8% as of 6/17/2021 and at the national level we are at 65% with at least one shot.   Vaccine Opportunities The Jackson County Health Department will be at the following locations for upcoming clinics: Elnora Moorman Plaza for Juneteenth Celebration on 06/19/2021 from 11:30am-6:00pm located at 152 E High St Jackson MI 49203 Jackson Area Transit Authority on July 2nd at the JATA Transfer Center located at 2350 E High St, Jackson MI from 10 am – 2 pm. Other vaccine opportunities in the Jackson County area and location information can be found on the VaccineFinder webpage. Minors aged 12–17 are eligible…

(June 17, 2021 2:39 PM) Governor Gretchen Whitmer today accelerated the end of all COVID-19 epidemic orders on gatherings and masking as COVID-19 cases continue to plummet following increased vaccinations. Beginning June 22, capacity in both indoor and outdoor settings will increase to 100% and the state will no longer require residents to wear a face mask.  “Today is a day that we have all been looking forward to, as we can safely get back to normal day-to-day activities and put this pandemic behind us,” said Governor Whitmer. “We owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to the medical experts and health professionals who stood on the front lines to keep us all safe. And we are incredibly thankful to all of the essential workers who kept our state moving. Thanks to the millions of Michiganders who rolled up their sleeves to get the safe, effective COVID-19 vaccine, we have been able to make these changes ahead of schedule. Our top priority going forward is utilizing the federal relief funding in a smart, sustainable way as we put Michigan back to work and jumpstart our economy. We have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to ensure that Michigan’s families, small businesses, and communities emerge from this pandemic stronger than ever before.”  Nearly five million Michiganders ages 16 and older have received their first vaccine dose, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data. According to data from the Michigan Care Improvement Registry, half of Michigan residents have completed their vaccination and over 60%…

(June 17, 2021 11:00 AM) The Jackson County Health Department released the COVID-19 positive numbers for Jackson County.  As of 11:00 AM today, there are 14,716 positive cases (cumulative), and 283 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 7 new cases since yesterday’s report. Cumulative recovered, as of June 17: 14,252** As of 3 PM June 16, there are 2 persons at Henry Ford Allegiance Health being treated as inpatients for COVID-19.  Jackson County Vaccination Coverage:  52.1% of Jackson County residents 12 and older have received first dose, 46.8% fully vaccinated (Moderna or Pfizer both doses, J&J single dose). 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 8 AM June 7, there are 5,588 confirmed positive cases at Jackson facilities and 710 confirmed positive staff cases.  MDOC positive case numbers are cumulative. *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…