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(March 30, 2021 3:23 PM) According to state law, some temporary expansions in unemployment eligibility and cost-sharing applicable to state unemployment claims are set to expire on March 31, 2021. Unemployment expansions expiring include: 28-day late filing A new or additional claim for unemployment benefits filed within 28 days of the last day the claimant worked will no longer be considered to have been filed on time. The late filing allowance will revert to the traditional 14 days. COVID related reasons for regular unemployment No longer considered an acceptable reason to have left work involuntarily for medical reasons are: The individual is under self-isolation or self-quarantine in response to elevated risk from COVID-19 due to being immune-compromised. The individual has displayed at least one of the principal symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, atypical coughs and atypical shortness of breath). The individual has had contact in the last 14 days with someone with a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19. The individual is required to care for someone with a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19. The individual has a family care responsibility because of a government directive. If a claimant was determined to be eligible for benefits based on a claim filed prior to March…

(March 30, 2021 3:07 PM) To help slow the spread of COVID-19 throughout Michigan, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is ramping up testing and urging Michiganders to continue mitigation practices that help slow the spread of the virus. “Now is the time for us all to come together and do what’s necessary to end this pandemic,” said Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, chief medical executive and chief deputy for health. “We are making progress in the fight against the virus with more than 4 million doses administered and 2.6 million Michiganders having at least their first dose of the safe and effective COVD-19 vaccine. It is important, now more than ever, that we double down on the things that work: wearing masks, social distancing, getting tested and making plans to get vaccinated as soon as possible.” The presence of more infectious variants, such as the B 1.1.7 variant, threatens the state’s progress in controlling the pandemic and MDHHS continues to monitor the data closely. “Our goal is to loosen restrictions while reducing public health risk which is why we move slowly to maintain progress and momentum with thoughtful public health measures,” said Elizabeth Hertel, MDHHS director. “We are…

(March 30, 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 10,868 positive cases (cumulative), and 225 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 156 new cases and since yesterday’s report. Cumulative recovered, as of March 30: 9076** 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…