Jackson County Health Department Weekly Report for June 4, 2021

(June 4, 2021 11:41 AM) The Jackson County Health Department has released its weekly report and is published here:

As a result of the MIOSHA Return to Work Guidelines, many changes occurred this week – more people returned to the offices, masks disappeared when outside, and pandemic pups were wondering where their playtime pals had gone.

While outside, some people may still choose to wear their mask and others are happily showing their faces. When going indoors, the mask or face covering will have to stay on for unvaccinated people. Mask wearing is still required for everyone in places like healthcare settings and public transportation, where people may be in close contact with one another.

We already know that the Pfizer COVID vaccine is available for individuals aged 12 and over. Moderna and Johnson and Johnson are in final testing phases to ensure their vaccines will soon be available for the 12 year and up age group as well as looking at even younger children. As more people become fully vaccinated (2 shots for Moderna or Pfizer and 1 shot for Johnson and Johnson) the virus will lose the ability to infect through a process known as herd immunity. The goal of 70% vaccination rate is both a Michigan goal (currently at 59.1%) and a national goal (62.9% with at least one shot). Efforts at all levels are being taken to increase the number of vaccines provided through walk-in vaccine clinics, popup and community based clinics in locations to fit the needs of the county residents.

Vaccine Opportunities

The Jackson County Health Department will be at the ARE, Inc. Drop-In Center 330 W. Franklin Jackson on Wednesday, Wednesday, June 9, from 10 am – 2 pm for a Drop-in Vaccine Clinic. The Jackson County Health Department will be offering two different vaccines to choose from so you can decide which one fits you and your needs best:

Pfizer- a 2 dose series for those 12yrs and older, doses 21 days apart
Johnson and Johnson- a one dose series for those 18yrs and older

The Jackson County Health Department will be onsite for both doses scheduled appropriately.

Additional vaccine opportunities and location information can be found on the VaccineFinder webpage. Minors aged 12–17 are eligible to receive the Pfizer vaccine with parent permission. For a complete list of vaccine opportunities for Jackson residents, please visit or call one of the following:

JCHD sponsored clinics – www.mijackson.org/hd or Call (517) 788-4420, opt 9;
JCHD Facebook page;
HFAH – www.henryford.com/covidvaccine
Center for Family Health – Call 517-748-5363;
Pharmacies and other sites – www.Vaccinefinder.org

Homebound individuals who are interested in a COVID-19 vaccine, please contact Disability Connections at (517) 998-3084, Region 2 Area on Aging at (517) 592-1976 or the Jackson County Department on Aging at (517) 788-4364.

Jackson County Health Department Updates

The Jackson County Health Department doors are now open for business. All individuals are asked to wear a mask if they are not completely vaccinated. If you still need your COVID-19 vaccine, you can come to the immunization clinic and get your vaccine of choice!

JCHD Immunization and Sexual Health Clinics are now open by appointment on Mondays and Tuesdays. The Immunization Clinic is offering the COVID-19 vaccine on a walk-in basis on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8:00am-11:30am and 1:00pm-4:30pm. To schedule an appointment at the Immunization Clinic, please call (517) 788-4468, and to schedule an appointment at the Sexual Health Clinic, please call (517) 788-4477. JCHD offices are in the process of a gradual reopening, and may still have limited access. Please follow signage and instructions when entering the Health Department for these services.

In order to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus, residents are encouraged to continue preventative measures as recommended by the CDC, which includes frequently washing your hands, wearing a mask if not fully vaccinated and maintaining social distance when around others. The COVID vaccine is a tool that will enable people to be free to do more things without masking and social distancing.

Data

Jackson County Health Department reports the following data as of June 2, 2021. This information is also available on the Michigan Vaccine Dashboard which is updated daily (M-F) by 3:00 p.m. Data now reflects the addition of the 12-15 year olds.

COVID case numbers in Jackson County compared to the State of Michigan:

**Recovered = alive 30 days after onset date (if onset date is missing, then referral date). This calculation is using the Patient Status variable to distinguish alive vs deceased.

The COVID-19 variants continue to circulate in our community. There is evidence that the B.1.1.7 is still the most prevalent COVID-19 strain spreading in Michigan.

Additional Resources

Jackson County Health Department Webpage

State of Michigan Vaccination and Prioritization Strategy

https://www.mistartmap.info/about

Centers for Disease Control Vaccine Information Page

JCHD COVID Information phone line – (517) 817-4469