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(April 1, 2021 12:04 PM) The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has been notified of a case of the P.1 or Brazil variant in a Bay County resident. The case was reported by commercial lab Quest, and MDHHS was notified March 31. The Bay County Health Department has been notified and is investigating the individual’s exposure history to attempt to identify the source of the infection. The county is also confirming appropriate isolation measures, recontacting identified contacts and requiring a full 14-day quarantine period for all close contacts. "We are concerned about the discovery of another variant in Michigan," said Elizabeth Hertel, MDHHS director. "It is now even more important that Michiganders continue to do what works to slow the spread of the virus by wearing their masks properly, socially distancing, avoiding crowds, washing their hands often and making a plan to get the safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine once it is their turn. We all have a personal responsibility to slow the spread of COVID-19 and end this pandemic as quickly as possible." “This is the second new variant of COVID-19 to be identified in Bay County since last week, and the rise of these new…

(April 1, 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 11,067 positive cases (cumulative), and 228 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 70 new cases and 2 new deaths and since yesterday’s report.   Cumulative recovered, as of April 1: 9123** 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…

(March 31, 2021 6:25 PM) The Jackson County Health Department (JCHD) reported today a total of 67,605 COVID vaccination doses have been administered to Jackson County residents, with 26,830 residents fully vaccinated (receiving 2 doses of Pfizer or Moderna or 1 dose of Johnson & Johnson).  As of today, 20.8% of county residents over the age of 16 have completed their doses and 33% have had their initial dose. JCHD also released figures today that show Jackson County has a 14.7% seven-day positivity rate, compared with 13.3% statewide.  The health department said there are a total of 28 COVID variant cases in Jackson County.   Current trends in Jackson include an increase in school-age individuals, as well as those residents in the 30-50 age group. The department continues to see a spread of the B 1.1.7 and B 1.351 variant, which are more transmissible.   Earlier this month, the Michigan Department of Human Services reported the first Michigan case of the COVID-19 variant B.1.351 was identified in a male child living in Jackson County.  This variant was originally detected in early October 2020 in South Africa.  Other variants have originated in Great Britain and Brazil.  While 28 variant cases are…

(March 31, 2021 4:22 PM) Michigan reported 6,311 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 672,259. Michigan is reporting 10 COVID-19-related deaths today with the state total at 16,092.  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.  

(March 31, 2021 1:54 PM) Michigan will expand eligibility for food assistance benefits on Thursday, April 1 so that college students struggling financially during the pandemic can get help buying food and stay in school, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced. “College students should not have to choose between furthering their education and putting food on the table – especially during a pandemic,” Gov. Whitmer said. “I am pleased that we are able to work with the Biden administration to help college students in Michigan who are working hard to pursue their dreams.” Under a temporary change approved by the federal government, college students may be eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits if their families are estimated to be unable to contribute to their college costs or if their college or university considers them eligible for a federal or state work study program – regardless of whether they are enrolled in such a program. This could make approximately 200,000 more Michigan college students eligible. Students are considered to have no family contribution to their college expenses if they have an estimated family contribution of $0 on their federal student aid…

(March 31, 2021 12:53 PM) The Jackson County Health Department released the COVID-19 positive numbers for Jackson County.  As of 12:00 PM today, there are 10,997 positive cases (cumulative), and 226 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 129 new cases and 1 new death and since yesterday’s report.   Cumulative recovered, as of March 31: 9098** 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…