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Jackson resident Deborah Davis receives a vaccine shot Thursday at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center during the first vaccination event held by Henry Ford Allegiance Health at the MLK Center.  Courtesy photo. (March 8, 2021 9:12 AM) It’s a shot in the arm many Jackson residents, like Deborah Davis, have been waiting for. “It’s a relief to get it. I’m impressed with the operation here, it was smooth sailing,” Davis said after getting her COVID-19 vaccination at the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center. Davis and dozens of other Jackson residents came to the MLK Center on Thursday, March 4 for Henry Ford Allegiance Health’s first vaccine distribution event at the City-operated center. COVID-19 vaccines will now be available every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the center to those who are eligible to receive vaccinations according to the latest State of Michigan guidelines. The newly-remodeled MLK Center is located in the heart of Jackson’s south side neighborhood, which is predominately African American. Myeshia Jones, Director of Community Engagement with Henry Ford Allegiance Health, says the health system opened a vaccine site at the center to make sure people of color were included in vaccination efforts. “The…

(March 7, 2021 3:52 PM) Jackson County Courts have entered Phase 3 of the Return to Operations Plan set forth by the State Court Administrator’s Office, which will allow for in-person services beginning March 8, 2021. ‘Walk-in’ hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a half-hour closing for lunch from 11:30 to 12:00. Court hearings scheduled outside of these times will continue and participants will be allowed in the building as scheduled. In order to protect the safety of the community, as well as courthouse employees, strict safety measures are being implemented. Access to the building will be limited, and in-person transactions will require a virtual “check-in” process via a smart phone and QR Code (see below for code). Virtual court hearings will continue to be held to the greatest extent possible. Hearings that require in-person attendance will be strictly limited to the parties and attorneys involved on the respective case with prior permission of the assigned Judge. Health screenings will be performed upon entering the building, which will include screening questions and a temperature check. A mask is required to be worn in the building at all times, and will not be provided. To reduce wait…

(March 6, 2021 6:20 PM) Michigan reported 1,289 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 596,054. Michigan is reporting 56* COVID-19-related death today with the state total at 15,666. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 3/5/21): 549,881. 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 6, 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 9,371 positive cases (cumulative), and 217 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 16 new cases since yesterday’s report.  Cumulative recovered, as of March 6:  8,700** 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 5:30 PM February 26, there are 4,545 confirmed positive cases at Jackson facilities and 582 confirmed positive staff cases.  MDOC positive case numbers are cumulative. As of March 3,  there are 9 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.  Their numbers are…

(March 5, 2021 3:24 PM) Michigan reported 1,486 coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 594,765. Michigan is reporting 10 COVID-19-related death today with the state total at 15,5610. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 2/26/21): 541,258. 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. 

Manchester resident Mary Gullett receives the 5,000th dose administered by St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea.  Courtesy photo. (March 5, 2021 12:45 PM) On March 3, St. Joe's Chelsea administered its 5,000th COVID-19 vaccine, less than three months after the first vaccination at the hospital.  Mary Gullett, a 72-year-old from Manchester, was the excited recipient. "I feel very fortunate to have received a vaccination appointment, and to be a milestone vaccine recipient at Chelsea is wonderful," Mary said.  She is one of the millions of people to have had COVID-19, and is grateful to have recovered.  Last March, Mary contracted COVID and spent several days in the hospital. "I can't even explain how awful it was," Mary said about her bout with COVID.  She experienced severe exhaustion, dehydration, loss of taste and smell and hair loss.  On two occasions, her husband found her passed out on the ground before being admitted to the hospital. Mary knows how fortunate she is to be alive, and is grateful.  "I am so grateful for this vaccine.  It means so much and is a true relief."

(March 5, 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 9,355 positive cases (cumulative), and 217 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 25 new cases since yesterday’s report.  Cumulative recovered, as of March 5:  8,679** 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 5:30 PM February 26, there are 4,545 confirmed positive cases at Jackson facilities and 582 confirmed positive staff cases.  MDOC positive case numbers are cumulative. As of March 3,  there are 9 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.  Their numbers are…

(March 5, 2021 11:44 AM) The Jackson County Health Department today announced it is moving efficiently through the list of approved people who have indicated interest in receiving a vaccine through the online Covid Vaccine Interest Survey.  In addition, multiple partners in the community including Henry Ford Allegiance Health, Center for Family Health, and numerous local pharmacies are providing vaccines to eligible individuals. As a result of these combined efforts, approximately 40,978 total doses have been administered to people in Jackson County as of March 3 according to the COVID Vaccine Dashboard. The State of Michigan has  added new categories of people who will be eligible for the vaccine.  Beginning Monday, March 8, 2021, the following will be eligible to sign up for a vaccine. ·         Michiganders age 50 and older with medical conditions or disabilities & ·         Caregiver family members and guardians who care for children with special health care needs. Beginning March 22, when vaccine eligibility will expand further to include: ·         All Michiganders 50 and older. People who meet these criteria and are interested in receiving a vaccine from the health department, will need to complete the online vaccine interest survey and select these criteria on the…