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Jackson County Cumulative Report: 993 COVID-19 Positive Cases and 42 Deaths

(September 22, 2020 12:00 PM) The Jackson County Health Department released the COVID-19 positive numbers for Jackson County.  As of 12 PM today, there are 993 positive cases (cumulative), and 42 deaths (cumulative)*.     There are 19 new cases since yesterday’s report.    Cumulative recovered, as of September 22, 2020:  735** The Michigan Department of Corrections is reporting as of 3:15 PM September 18, there are 1,675 confirmed positive cases at Jackson facilities and 167 confirmed positive staff cases.  MDOC positive case numbers are cumulative. As of 7 AM September 17, there is 1 person at Henry Ford Allegiance Health being treated as inpatients for COVID-19. The Jackson County Township map and recovery data will be posted each Monday.  *These numbers do not reflect any cases or deaths identified through Michigan Department of Corrections.  Their numbers are listed under a separate category "Others" for the Michigan Statistics. **Recovered is defined as the number of persons with a confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis who are alive 30 days post-onset (or referral date if onset is not available). Gender Number of Cases Percent Male 446 44.9% Female 547 55.1% The Age group is reported as a percentage of the total instead of the actual number. …

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Consumers Energy and DTE Energy Announce Pledge to Build Network of Charging Stations

(September 22, 2020 10:23 AM) Consumers Energy and DTE Energy have announced they are joining a first-of-its-kind pledge to make interstate travel easier for electric vehicle (EV) owners by 2022. Six energy companies will join in facilitating the construction of a vast network of fast charging stations across the Midwest from Michigan to Kansas, making it possible for EV owners to drive longer distances without worrying about their next charge. Automotive industry watchers believe that the lack of convenient fast charging – given that the number of fast chargers is significantly less than the number of gas stations on the highways – has been a factor holding some vehicle shoppers back from purchasing EVs. DTE’s and Consumers’ pledge to assist in the creation of the Midwest charging network will help solve this challenge by enabling clean transportation for many travelers well into the future. ”Consumers Energy is committed to building the backbone of the charging network for electric vehicles across Michigan,” said Brian Rich, Consumers Energy’s senior vice president for customer experience. “We know we can play an important role in charging the growth of EVs in our state and region, and know that will be good for Michigan’s economy,…

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Aerial Treatment to Resume in Several Counties Tonight

(September 21, 2020 8:43 PM) Aerial treatment to protect Michiganders from Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) has resumed tonight, announced the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). Areas slated for treatment tonight are identified in the Aerial Treatment Zones Map and include: Blocks 1-1 and 1-2 in Barry County. Block 4-3 in Montcalm County. Blocks 5-2 and 5-3 in Kent County. Block 6-1 in Newaygo, Oceana and Muskegon counties. Block 13-1 in Allegan County. If time and weather permit, the following areas will also be treated: Blocks 2-1 and 2-2 in Jackson County. Block 3-1 and 3-2 in Oakland County. Block 11-1 in Livingston County. Block 12-1 in Calhoun County. “Even though we have had cooler temperatures in the evenings, Michiganders need to continue taking precautions against mosquito bites as mosquitoes will remain active until there is a hard freeze for an extended period of time,” said Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, chief medical executive and chief deputy for health at MDHHS. “We are continuing to see animal cases of EEE rise, increasing the urgency for treatment to continue as we know the mosquitoes carrying this potentially deadly virus are still active in our state.” A pony has been confirmed to have…

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Possible Exposure of COVID-19 at Springport Schools

(September 21, 2020 7:09 PM) The Jackson County Health Department has been working with the Springport School district to identify individuals at risk of exposure to COVID-19 at Springport Schools. Out of an abundance of caution for the health of students and employees, Springport Schools have moved to a virtual at home format beginning Monday, September 21, 2020 through at least Friday, October 2, 2020; this decision was made in cooperation with Springport Schools due to confirmed COVID-19 cases occurring among students. The Jackson County Health Department is working with school staff and individuals affected to identify and contact those at highest risk of infection. With evidence of community spread, community mitigation strategies and restrictions are in place to slow the spread of the virus as much as possible. Please take every possible opportunity to practice prevention and social distancing. The Jackson County Health Department has begun case investigation and contact tracing of infected individuals and those who may have been in close contact with individuals when they were contagious. Public Health Nurses will continue their investigation into the spread of COVID-19 and may provide guidance to you or your children if anyone had close contact with a COVID-19 positive…

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Michigan Reports 1,536* Coronavirus Cases Today, State Total Now 117,406

(September 21, 2020 3:20 PM) Michigan reported 1,536* coronavirus (COVID-19) positive test cases today, with the state reported total now at 117,406. *Note on cases (09/21/20): Today’s daily case count represents new referrals of confirmed cases to the MDSS since Saturday, September 19.  Over the two days, the average number of new confirmed cases is 768 per day. The State of Michigan is reporting 12 COVID-19-related deaths today, with the state total at at 6,665. State Cumulative Total of Recovered COVID-19 Cases (as of 9/18/2020): 90,216.  The weekly school outbreak data, released today, is located here. 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.

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