Latest Clinton County COVID-19 stats
Updated daily except Sunday
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued an Emergency Order under the Public Health Code to update COVID safety requirements for Michiganders.
You might feel healthy, but the reality is this: about 40% of people who have COVID-19 may be asymptomatic. That means almost one out of every two people could be infected. They might not know it until it’s too late. So Mask Up Michigan!
3087 cases and 28 deaths; probable cases: 198 and probable deaths 1 [as of December 10]
For the latest updates visit https://www.mmdhd.org/novel-coronavirus/
Do you have COVID-19 questions? If you have questions regarding COVID-19, call the MDHHS hotline at 1-888-535-6136, Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Health department conducts phone survey
If you receive a call from someone “on behalf of your local health department,” asking you to take a survey, do not worry; it is not a scam.
Randomly selected residents in Clinton, Gratiot and Montcalm counties will be asked to participate in a phone survey from Advantage Research, on behalf of the Mid-Michigan District Health Department (MMDHD).
The purpose of this short, 15-minute Behavioral Risk Factor Survey (BRFS) is to gather information on human behavior and lifestyle patterns, such as access to health care and health insurance, smoking, and exercise. Completing the survey will give MMDHD valuable information on the health and well-being of our residents, help determine strategies to improve health, and assist in securing funding to implement programs.
The calls will be coming from a Michigan call center, manned by Advantage Research Services (ARS) employees, and they should identify themselves when calling. The calls will be placed to landlines and cell phones on weekdays and weekends, no later than 9:00 p.m. between November 30 and December 20, 2020.
The BRFS was established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as a way to collect important health-related information. For many states and communities, the BRFS is the only available source of timely, accurate data.
Residents with questions regarding the phone survey may contact MMDHD at 989-831-3627.
Register now for Decorated House Contest
Why should you register for the St. Johns 2020 Decorated House Contest? Well, it is more important now than ever.
While everything is canceled and shutdown, what better activity than to load the family in the car and drive around gazing at the Christmas lights? If you join the interactive map this year, you can ensure that everyone knows to drive by your house. Not to mention you may be voted best in town.
Please join in the fun. Visit the http://www.sjlightfest.com/ website to enter.
All contestants must be registered by December 18. Once registered your home address will added to the interactive map. Voting will begin Dec 19 and go through December 26. So please keep your lights on.
Voting ballots will be created with a list and a map of registered houses. Voting will be submitted via drop box at New Look Computer and Data or at Custom Embroidery Plus. The top 3 winners will receive amazing gift baskets put together from local business donors. There will also be a contest for best decorated business. The best decorated business will also receive an award and gift basket.
SJPD lobby closed
The St. Johns Police Department have closed their lobby until further notice in order to minimize contact between staff and the public for non-essential services.
Please call 911 or use the call box at the front door if you need an officer to take a report. 911 and officers are available 24/7 365 days per year.
COVID closes City Offices
Due to the current COVID situation, the City of St. Johns offices will close to the public effective Monday, November 9 for a minimum of 3 weeks.
Individuals will be available to answer phone calls from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. If you need to make an appointment please call 989-224-8944.
Briggs District Library feeling festive
One day this week the Briggs District Library had their very own Christmas Elf come and help them decorate.
Thank you Katelyn for sharing your amazing talent. Take a trip past the front of the library and check out her masterpiece.