Jackson County is reporting that there have been no new confirmed cases of COVID-19 or related deaths since yesterday’s report.
| Report Date: May 18, 2020 | Number of Cases* (Cumulative) |
Number of Deaths* | Recovered** |
| Jackson County | 415 | 26 |
247
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THERE WAS NO CHANGE IN NUMBERS OR STATS FOR TODAY, MAY 18, 2020.
*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).
From the Jackson County Health Department:
Jackson County Health Department is not conducting testing at this time and requests anyone who has symptoms of COVID-19 (Fever, Coughing, Unexplained body aches and Difficulty Breathing) to go home and monitor their symptoms. Other less common symptoms are losing your sense of taste or smell, headache, and stomach or intestinal issues. It is very important to avoid public places if you have symptoms. If you or other people in your household are experiencing symptoms, try to maintain proper distancing of at least six feet and avoid sharing of any items. Use proper disinfecting and cleaning routines.to prevent the spread of germs. The Health Department is currently closed to the public but you can call and leave a message as phones are being monitored and messages will be returned.
