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(April 16, 2021 3:51 PM) Michigan reported 8,955 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 779,777. Michigan is reporting 40 COVID-19-related deaths today with the state total at 16,771.  State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 4/9/21): 587,283. 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.  

(April 16, 2021 1:51 PM) Today, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) extended its Gatherings and Mask epidemic order. The Order – which preserves the strongest public health order in the Midwest – is designed to balance day-to-day activities while controlling the spread of COVID-19 and saving Michiganders’ lives. It includes expansion of mask requirements to children ages 2 to 4 to further protect the state’s residents. Although progress has been made, it is crucial that Michiganders continue to mask up and socially distance as the state takes steps to get back to normal. Expanding the mask rule to children ages 2 to 4 requires a good faith effort to ensure that these children wear masks while in gatherings at childcare facilities or camps. It takes effect April 26, 2021. This addresses the increase in cases among younger Michiganders and follows recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance. "Michigan continues to implement smart health policies and mitigation measures to fight the spread of COVID-19,” said Elizabeth Hertel, MDHHS director. “This includes the requirement to wear a mask while in public and at gatherings, limits on indoor residential social gatherings larger than 15 people with no more than three households, and expanded…

(April 16, 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 12,926 positive cases (cumulative), and 241 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 130 new cases and 1 new death since yesterday’s report.   Cumulative recovered, as of April 16: 9,659** As of 11 AM on April 15, there are 66 persons at Henry Ford Allegiance Health being treated as inpatients for COVID-19.   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 4:10 PM April 2, there are 5,147 confirmed positive cases at Jackson facilities and 639 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 data and Township maps are also posted on Mondays by 3:30 PM. *These numbers do not reflect any cases or deaths…

(April 16, 2021 9:23 AM) The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is transitioning its COVID-19 vaccine dashboard to a new methodology to more clearly and simply summarize vaccination data reporting. “Since we started vaccinating Michiganders, we have had the opportunity to improve our data systems and evolve processes,” said MDHHS director Elizabeth Hertel. “We continue to seek ways to improve the quality and accuracy of data shared within the COVID-19 dashboard. Over 3.5 million Michiganders have received at least their first dose of the safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine as we work to reach our goal of vaccinating 70% of Michiganders age 16 and older.” Starting Wednesday, April 14, the dashboard will now reflect the following improvements: Show the date the vaccine(s) are delivered to providers. This makes it easier to understand where vaccines are located and how quickly they are being administered. Show the number of doses delivered by both state providers and federal programs within the state (previously the data showed only the deliveries from the state’s allocations). Users of the dashboard will see the date, quantity and location of all doses delivered to state-enrolled partners and federal program participants. Data can be filtered by…

(April 15, 2021 8:36 PM)  Henry Ford Health System announced today, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), that it is boosting access to monoclonal antibody therapy at Henry Ford Allegiance Health in Jackson, Henry Ford in Detroit and Henry Ford Macomb.  Monoclonal antibody therapy ( mAB)  a promising treatment that has been shown to keep high-risk COVID-19 patients out of the hospital.  If administered within 10 days of the onset of symptoms after a positive COVID-19 test, the one-time therapy is effective in neutralizing the virus and preventing symptoms from worsening. The treatment is administered intravenously through a vein.  With the support of HHS, Henry Ford is opening a new monoclonal antibody (mAb) infusion center in southwest Detroit and expanding mAB therapy services at three of its hospitals that care for patients in underserved communities – Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in Clinton Township and Henry Ford Allegiance Health in Jackson. HHS is also providing support to staff and equip the infusion center expansions.  The new infusion center is at Community Health and Social Services (CHASS), a federally qualified health center whose physician services are contracted through Henry Ford. CHASS…

(April 15, 2021 4:27 PM) Michigan reported 6,303 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 770,822. Michigan is reporting 112* COVID-19-related deaths today with the state total at 16,731.  *The deaths announced today includes 81 deaths identified during a Vital Records review. See cumulative data page for more information. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 4/9/21): 587,283. 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.