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(June 11, 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 14,690 positive cases (cumulative), and 282 deaths (cumulative)*.     There is 1 new case since yesterday’s report. Cumulative recovered, as of June 11: 14,107** As of June 9, there are 3 persons at Henry Ford Allegiance Health being treated as inpatients for COVID-19.  Jackson County Vaccination Coverage:  51.9% of Jackson County residents 12 and older have received first dose, 46.5% fully vaccinated (Moderna or Pfizer both doses, J&J single dose). Today, Michigan reached 60% of the population age 16 and older receiving at least a first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. 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…

(June 11, 2021 11:24 AM)  The Jackson County Health Department has released its weekly report and it is published here: As the State of Michigan continues with the re-opening process, resources are being made available to help local businesses with their economic recovery. The Michigan COVID-19 Safety Grant Program will provide small businesses, including eligible childcare centers, matching funds of up to $10,000 to decrease the risk of COVID-19 spread through safety and health-related equipment purchased and training. The deadline for application is Friday, June 18, 2021. Questions regarding this grant opportunity should be directed to 517-284-7811 or LEO-CETGrants@Michigan.gov. In addition, the Michigan Dept. of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) launched a new 'Back to Work' online resource,Michigan.gov/BackToWork to highlight programs and services that help businesses and their current workforce needs. This resource will provide a central location for programs and services aimed at helping employers fill job openings; provide safe, healthy work environments for workers; and address other business-related needs. With all of these exciting reopening activities going on and masks coming off for fully vaccinated individuals (2 shots-Moderna/Pfizer, 1 shot-J&J), remember that the COVID-19 virus is still circulating throughout the community.  Mask wearing is still mandatory for those who are…

(June 11, 2021 11:13 AM) All Michigan families who are eligible for food assistance benefits will receive an additional payment in June in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced. Close to 700,000 Michigan households will benefit under approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service June is the second month that all Michigan households will receive the additional benefits. Previously – beginning in April 2020 – families already receiving the maximum monthly amount of assistance were not eligible for additional COVID-19 emergency benefits, while others received an increase that brought them to the maximum monthly allotment. Now all households will receive an increase of at least $95 monthly, even if they are already receiving the maximum payment or are close to that amount. Households that received over $95 to bring them to the maximum payment for their group size will continue to receive that larger amount. Eligible clients will see additional food assistance benefits on their Bridge Card from June 12-22. Additional benefits will be loaded onto Bridge Cards as a separate payment from the assistance that is provided earlier in the month. “As we continue to return…

(June 10, 2021 4:31 PM) Michigan reported 301 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 891,615. Michigan is reporting 40* COVID-19-related deaths today with the state total at 19,479.   *The deaths announced today includes 28 deaths identified during a Vital Records review. See cumulative data page for more information. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 6/5/21): 837,864. Michigan COVID vaccination coverage:  46.8% complete, 53.8% initial. 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 10, 2021 3:43 PM)   Jackson College today announced they will provide laptop computers to new students this fall who register for at least six credits, using federal funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020.   This initiative aligns with Jackson College’s Total Commitment to Student Success, providing students the technology they need to be successful in their classes. Up to 1,000 laptops are available for students and come with Microsoft Office. Students must plan to earn an associate degree and enroll in at least six credits per semester. When they complete the associate degree, they may keep the laptop. If they fail to finish or drop below satisfactory academic progress, they must return the computer.  Registration for the fall semester is currently open. Plans are to offer about 50 percent of courses in-person, and 50 percent online via virtual learning. Students may complete their admissions application online and apply to receive a laptop. Visit www.jccmi.edu/free-laptop.  The fall semester begins on Aug. 30.