State of Michigan to lift Covid-19 restrictions June 22
LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer today accelerated the end of all COVID-19 epidemic orders on gatherings and masking as COVID-19 cases continue to
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Michigan temporarily pausing use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine based on FDA and CDC guidance
LANSING, MICH. Based on recommendations from Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease
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MDHHS Expands Capacity at Outdoor Stadiums and Arenas and Increases Testing
LANSING, MICH. Today, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) updated its
Michigan Expanding COVID-19 Vaccine to Michiganders Ages 16 and Older with Medical Conditions, Disabilities Starting March 22
Lansing, Mich. — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) officials today announced the state is expanding vaccination eligibility
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MLK Center partners with Henry Ford Allegiance Health on vaccination effort
The City of Jackson, Mich. — 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,
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Flags lowered to half-staff to mourn COVID-19 fatalities
LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer, in accordance with a proclamation issued by President Biden, has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and
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MDHHS gives residents options for Covid-19 vaccine sign-up
LANSING, MICH. Recognizing that residents have varying degrees of technology access and understanding, particularly seniors 65 and older who are currently eligible to receive the
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Help for City of Jackson residents facing foreclosure
As foreclosures loom for some residents due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Jackson is allocating more funds to help keep families in their homes. At their Tuesday, Feb. 9 virtual meeting,
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Updated MDHHS Order Allows Contact Sports to Resume with Risk Reduction Measures
LANSING, MICH. Today, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
Covid-19 Vaccination update from Jackson County Health Department
JACKSON COUNTY, MI – The Jackson County Health Department (JCHD) continues to work with Henry Ford Allegiance Health in providing vaccines to the community through
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CDC News Feed
- Cases in the U.S. October 19, 2021CDC COVID Data Tracker - Cases and Deaths by State
- How To Talk To Your Close Contacts October 19, 2021Recommended key concepts and guidance about COVID-19 contact tracing for health departments and public health workers.
- Interim Guidance for Case Investigation and Contact Tracing in K-12 Schools October 19, 2021Learn what administrators of public and private K-12 schools should know about COVID-19 case investigation and contact tracing.
- Contact Tracing October 19, 2021Contact tracing is used by health departments to prevent the spread of infectious diseased. In general, contact tracing involves identifying people who have an infectious disease (cases) and people who they came in contact with (contacts) and working with them to interrupt disease spread. For COVID-19, this includes asking people with cases to isolate and […]
- Quarantine and Isolation October 19, 2021Quarantine after possible exposure to COVID-19 and stay home to monitor your health. Isolate when you have been infected with the virus and stay separated from others in your household.