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(April 2, 2021 9:59 PM) Michigan reported 5,498 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 683,793. Michigan is reporting 20 COVID-19-related deaths today with the state total at 16,161.  State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 3/27/21): 569,460. 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 2, 2021 9:52 PM) The Jackson County Health Department released the COVID-19 positive numbers for Jackson County.  As of 12:00 PM today, there are 11,187 positive cases (cumulative), and 227 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 120 new cases since yesterday’s report.   Cumulative recovered, as of April 2: 9147** 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 4:30 PM March 26, there are 5,095 confirmed positive cases at Jackson facilities and 620 confirmed positive staff cases.  MDOC positive case numbers are cumulative. As of 9 AM March 29,  there are 28 persons at Henry Ford Allegiance Health being treated as inpatients for COVID-19. 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 identified through Michigan Department of Corrections…

(April 1, 2021 5:55 PM) The Jackson County Health Department (JCHD) has announced that due to a significant increase in new positive COVID cases, the department's capacity to conduct contact tracing has been reached.  Individuals who test positive are being instructed to take action steps to isolate themselves and to notify close contacts to quarantine. The number of new positive cases reported to the JCHD increased significantly in March, with 1,812 new cases since March 1.  Today, JCHD reported 11,067 cumulative cases in the county since the start of the pandemic. Recent cases have reported numerous close contacts making contact tracing efforts difficult to sustain. Even with assistance from partner organizations, capacity has been reached. Individuals and their close contacts may not receive a phone call from the Jackson County Health Department or from State of Michigan Case Investigators. Effective immediately, the Jackson County Health Department has made the decision, based on the overwhelming number of Jackson County cases, to focus efforts on containing potential outbreaks by: ·                 Continuing case investigation and contact tracing in nursing homes, hospitals, and schools, as well as clusters identified as a priority such as in high risk, congregate settings ·                 Assisting businesses with COVID…

(April 1, 2021 3:27 PM) Michigan reported 6,036 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 678,295. Michigan is reporting 49* COVID-19-related deaths today with the state total at 16,141.  *The deaths announced today includes 33 deaths identified during a Vital Records review. See cumulative data page for more information. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 3/27/21): 569,460. 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.