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2021
- Dec. 2 - Joint Information Center - Hospitalizations, vaccine clinics, holiday gatherings
- Nov. 22 - COVID-19 vaccines boosters available for all adults
- Nov. 3 - COVID-19 vaccines for children age 5-11
- Sept. 29 - Joint Information Center - Third Pfizer vaccine dose clinics
- Aug. 18 - Joint Information Center - Updated recommendations
- Aug. 3 - Joint Information Center - Updated recommendations
- July 15 - Joint Information Center - Vaccine information, Mi Shot to Win
- June 23 - Joint Information Center - Vaccine information/incentives, face mask recommendations
- June 16 - VIDEO - Joint Information Center local briefing
- June 9 - Joint Information Center - Vaccine information, courts update
- June 2 - VIDEO - Joint Information Center local briefing
- May 26 - Joint Information Center - Vaccine Update
- May 19 - VIDEO - Joint Information Center local briefing
- May 12 - Joint Information Center - Vaccine Update
- May 11 - Joint Information Center - Vaccine update
- May 5 - Joint Information Center presentation slides // Watch the VIDEO here
- April 28 - Joint Information Center - Upcoming vaccine clinics; more vaccine Q&A
- April 21 - Joint Information Center presentation slides // Watch the VIDEO here
- April 16 - Survey coming for those who test COVID-19 positive
- April 14 - Joint Information Center - Upcoming vaccine clinics; vaccine Q&A
- April 13 - Calhoun pauses use of J&J vaccine
- April 12 - Walk-in clinics this week for COVID-19 vaccine
- March 31 - Joint Information Center - Vaccine updates; vaccine survey
- March 24 -VIDEO - Joint Information Center local briefing
- March 18 - Joint Information Center - Many vaccine updates; COVID numbers up
- March 17 - Online registration now available for vaccine appointments
- March 10 - Joint Information Center presentation slides // Watch the VIDEO here
- March 4 - Joint Information Center - Lots of vaccine updates
- Feb. 24 - Joint Information Center presentation slides // Watch the VIDEO here
- Feb. 17 - Joint Information Center - Vaccine information; beware of scams
- Feb. 10 - Joint Information Center presentation slides // Watch the VIDEO here
- Feb. 8 - COVID-19 B.1.1.7. variant found in Calhoun County
- Feb. 3 - Joint Information Center - Vaccine update, eviction/homelessness resources
- Jan. 27, 2021 - Joint Information Center - presentation slides // Watch the VIDEO of this update
- Jan. 21, 2021 - Vaccination form available for employers of essential workers
- Jan. 20, 2021 - Joint Information Center - vaccine update; seeking COVID stories
- Jan. 13, 2021 - Joint Information Center - presentation slides // Watch the VIDEO of this update
- Jan. 5, 2021 - Joint Information Center - NEW web page for local vaccine information
2020
- Dec. 23 - Joint Information Center - presentation slides // Watch the VIDEO of this update
- Dec. 16 - Joint Information Center - Winter holiday guidance, vaccine info // Watch the winter guidance VIDEO
- Dec. 8 - Joint Information Center - Changes in reported data and quarantine timeline
- Dec. 2 - Hospitals: Help stop the spread of COVID-19
- Nov. 25 - Joint Information Center - presentation slides // Watch the VIDEO of this update
- Nov. 18 - Joint Information Center - Thanksgiving guidance, MDHHS order
- Nov. 18 - Thanksgiving guidance VIDEO
- Nov. 13 - Joint Information Center - New local recommendations, closure info
- Nov. 13 - Local recommendations VIDEO
- Nov. 13 - How to find a test site VIDEO
- Nov. 12 - PHD encourages important action if you test positive
- Nov. 12 - If you test positive PSA VIDEO
- Oct. 28 - Joint Information Center - presentation slides
- Oct. 28 - Joint Information Center VIDEO
- Oct. 26 - COVID-19 Outbreak in Calhoun County Jail
- Oct. 22 - Joint Information Center - Surge continues; voting safety; city water service
- Oct. 22 - Joint Information Center VIDEO
- Oct. 14 - Joint Information Center - presentation slides
- Oct. 14 - Joint Information Center VIDEO
- Oct. 7 - Joint Information Center - Halloween info
- Oct. 5 - Four more City of Battle Creek employees positive for COVID-19
- Oct. 5 - Joint Information Center - Calhoun County case surge
- Oct 5 - Joint Information Center VIDEO
- Sept. 30 - Joint Information Center - presentation slideSept. 30 - Joint Information Center VIDEO
- Sept. 24 - Joint Information Center - Avoid gatherings; state resources for testing, risk
- Sept. 16 - Joint Information Center - presentation slides
- Sept. 16 - Joint Information Center VIDEO
- Sept. 10 - Joint Information Center - Increased cases; stress management for families
- Sept. 3 - Joint Information Center - PPE grant; Albion COVID-19 testing
- Sept. 2 - Joint Information Center - Positive cases; testing in Marshall; city updates
- Aug. 26 - Joint Information Center - County courts; free masks; parenting newsletter
- Aug. 19 - Joint Information Center - School vaccinations; BC Transit news; community updates
- Aug. 12 - Joint Information Center - Socialize responsibly; back to school; virtual opportunities
- Aug. 6 - Joint Information Center - Testing opportunities; Health Department services
- July 29 - Joint Information Center - Data definitions; answer the phone
- July 22 - Joint Information Center - Youth can transmit virus; JOC updates
- July 17 - Battle Creek Police Department closes to public due to staff testing positive for COVID-19
- July 15 - Joint Information Center - Masks; food distribution; recycling
- July 9 - Joint Information Center - Masks; City of Albion; Project FRESH
- July 2 - Joint Information Center - Holiday/summer; JOC changes
- June 29 - Joint Information Center - Learning from other counties
- June 24 - Joint Information Center - Presentation
- June 22 - Joint Information Center community update - Important actions
- June 18 - Joint Information Center community update - New program; county health services
- June 17 - Joint Information Center - Presentation
- June 15 - Joint Information Center community update - Government reopening
- June 11 - Joint Information Center community update - New testing opportunity
- June 10 - Joint Information Center - Presentation
- June 8 - Joint Information Center community update - BC testing success
- June 4 - Joint Information Center community update - BC testing event
- June 3 - Joint Information Center community update - Presentation
- June 1 - Joint Information Center community update - Albion testing success
- May 28 - Joint Information Center community update - Testing event, Albion
- May 27 - Joint Information Center community update - Presentation
- May 22 - Joint Information Center community update - Stay safe!
- May 21 - Twice-weekly update - Mental health resources
- May 20 - Joint Information Center community update - Presentation
- May 18 - Joint Information Center community update - Wearing a face covering
- May 15 - Joint Information Center community update - Reopening phases
- May 14 - Twice-weekly update - Testing
- May 13 - Joint Information Center community update
- May 11 - First Calhoun County Jail inmate tests positive for COVID-19
- May 11 - Joint Information Center community update - Wear a mask
- May 8 - Joint Information Center community update - Gradual reopening
- May 7 - Twice-weekly update - Ticks/mosquitoes
- May 6 - Joint Information Center community update
- May 5 - Be alert to cyber security and COVID-related scams
- May 4 - Joint Information Center/twice-weekly community update - Stay vigilant
- May 1 - Joint Information Center community update - Mental health; golf course
- April 30 - Twice-weekly update: Free condoms from state
- April 29 - Joint Information Center community update
- April 27 - Joint Information Center community update - antibodies testing
- April 24 - Joint Information Center community update
- April 23 - Probable COVID-19 positives at Calhoun County Jail
- April 23 - Twice-weekly update: Testing expansion
- April 22 - Joint Information Center community update
- April 20 - Joint Information Center community update
- April 17 - Joint Information Center community update
- April 16 - Twice-weekly update: Protecting septic systems
- April 15 - Joint Information Center community update
- April 14 - Donations and volunteer opportunities during COVID-19
- April 13 - Joint Information Center community update
- April 13 - Income tax deadlines extended in Albion, Battle Creek, Springfield
- April 10 - Joint Information Center community update
- April 9 - Twice-weekly udpate: Laurels of Bedford & family/holiday gatherings
- April 8 - Joint Information Center community update
- April 6 - Joint Information Center community update
- April 3 - First Calhoun County neighbor dies from COVID-19
- April 3 - Haven opens public drop-in overnight homeless shelter at Full Blast
- April 3 - Parks remain open across Calhoun County; use physical distance while outdoors
- April 3 - Joint Information Center community update
- April 2 - Public Health Department twice-weekly update
- April 1 - Joint Information Center community update
- March 30 - Do not use unproven chemicals to attempt to prevent/treat COVID-19
- March 27 - BCPD officer tests positive for COVID-19
- March 27 - Evidence of community spread/Jackson County probably exposure site
- March 27 - Enforcement procedures for non-essential businesses
- March 26 - Call 911 ONLY in an emergency
- March 25 - County-wide law enforcement will not stop vehicles; ask for documentation
- March 24 - Recycling changes
- March 23 - City/County service changes under "Stay Home, Stay Safe" order
- March 16, 2020 update
- March 13, 2020 update
- March 12, 2020 update