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(May 24, 2021 9:15 AM) In accordance with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services' May 15, 2021, Gatherings and Face Mask Order, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will resume tourist information services at all Michigan Welcome Centers prior to the Memorial Day holiday weekend.  MDOT Welcome Center tourism services will resume on May 28, with appropriate safety protocols in place. Gov. Whitmer's MI Vacc to Normal plan ties loosening coronavirus restrictions to vaccination rates. Since more than 55 percent of eligible Michiganders had received at least one dose by May 10, businesses are allowed to resume in-person work starting May 24. "MDOT Welcome Centers play a key role in highlighting all Michigan has to offer both to in-state and out-of-state travelers," State Transportation Director Paul Ajegba said. "Our knowledgeable Welcome Center staff have a wealth of Pure Michigan information to help travelers find the destinations, events and activities they're looking for." Demand for travel and tourism information is expected to be high over the long Memorial Day weekend. The American Automobile Association (AAA) forecasts more than 1 million Michigan residents will take a trip during the holiday period, a nearly 57 percent increase…

(May 24, 2021 8:10 AM)  Jackson College will welcome students back to campuses and online this fall semester. Registration for the fall semester opens on June 2; fall classes start on Aug. 30. New students must contact the Admissions Office at 517.796.8425 before registering. A current student should contact their student success navigator.  Instruction shifted primarily online during the pandemic, while a few classes were held in person. These have served as pilots for in-person learning with added safety protocols in place. This fall, administrators expect to offer about 50 percent of class in-person and 50 percent online to suit the needs and preferences of all students. Students and employees will continue to be required to wear face coverings. The College will continue to follow CDC and state guidelines for social distancing. College officials have made every effort to ensure the health and safety of our students, employees and visitors to campus. Those coming on campus will be required to complete a health screening and temperature check. Students living in on-campus residences will be required to get a COVID-19 vaccine, and they are encouraged for all students but not required. For the latest information on the College’s response to COVID-19, please…

(May 22, 2021 4:57 PM) Michigan reported 1,013 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 883,202. Michigan is reporting 86* COVID-19-related deaths today with the state total at 18,939.  *The deaths announced today includes 99 deaths identified during a Vital Records review. See cumulative data page for more information. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 5/21/21): 791,206. 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.  

(May 22, 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 14,569 positive cases (cumulative), and 267 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 21 new cases and 2 new deaths since yesterday’s report.   Cumulative recovered, as of May 22: 13,240** As of 1 PM May 19, there are 31 persons at Henry Ford Allegiance Health being treated as inpatients for COVID-19.  Jackson County Vaccination Coverage:  49.3% of Jackson County residents 16 and older have received first dose, 44.1% 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 5 PM May 14, there are 5,576 confirmed positive cases at Jackson facilities and 693 confirmed positive staff cases.  MDOC positive case numbers are cumulative. 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…

(May 21, 2021 5:13 PM) The Jackson County Health Department has released its weekly report and it is published here: Following new CDC guidance, Governor Whitmer recently announced an accelerated reopening plan to move the state closer to normalcy.  Beginning June 1, capacity limits will lift for outdoor events and indoor capacity limits will increase to 50%. Throughout June, people not fully vaccinated will still be required to wear a mask indoors.  Beginning July 1, the state will no longer limit capacity at indoor or outdoor gatherings.  Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is expected to release an updated epidemic order Monday, May 24.  MDHHS has issued Choosing Safer Activities guidance on when to wear a mask or when you can remove it if fully vaccinated or unvaccinated. MDHHS also issued a Guidance for Athletes including updated information related to fully vaccinated participants, coaches and the community.  Vaccinations are now available to all persons aged 12 and over. A person is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose in a 2-dose series, such as Pfizer or Moderna vaccines or 2 weeks after a single dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine.  Potential Scam Alert…

(May 21, 2021 3:57 PM) Michigan reported 1,132 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 882,189. Michigan is reporting 38 COVID-19-related deaths today with the state total at 18,853.  *The deaths announced today includes 61 deaths identified during a Vital Records review. See cumulative data page for more information. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 5/14/21): 755,119. 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.  

(May 21, 2021 3:50 PM) With COVID-19 hospitalizations at their lowest level since mid-March, Henry Ford Health System announced Friday it is easing hospital visitor restrictions at Henry Ford Allegiance Health and all Henry Ford facilities. Henry Ford Allegiance Health will now allow visitors, with limited exceptions, under these guidelines: Patients in both inpatient and clinic areas, who are not confirmed or suspected to have COVID-19, may have visitors 24 hours a day. Between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m., all visitors must enter through the Emergency Department because the Main Entrance is closed during those hours. Visitors must successfully complete COVID-19 screening upon entry. All visitors five years and older must wear a mask over their nose and mouth for the entire length of their visit. We do not recommend bringing children into the hospital as visitors. If a child is onsite, however, they must remain in the appropriate room. Patients who are confirmed or suspected to have COVID-19 are not allowed visitors, except for limited exceptions as detailed in the Temporary Visitor Restrictions policy. To protect the health and safety of patients and team members, the following restrictions remain in place: Masks are required at all Henry Ford facilities…

(May 21, 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 14,548 positive cases (cumulative), and 265 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 23 new cases since yesterday’s report.   Cumulative recovered, as of May 21: 13,181** As of 1 PM May 19, there are 31 persons at Henry Ford Allegiance Health being treated as inpatients for COVID-19.  Jackson County Vaccination Coverage:  49.3% of Jackson County residents 16 and older have received first dose, 44.1% 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 5 PM May 14, there are 5,576 confirmed positive cases at Jackson facilities and 693 confirmed positive staff cases.  MDOC positive case numbers are cumulative. 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…