Joint Information Center
Wednesday, July 22
As of 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday, July 22, Calhoun County has a cumulative total of 593 confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported to Calhoun County Public Health Department (CCPHD), with a total of 38 deaths attributed to the virus. This information is updated once daily, Monday through Friday, at  www.calhouncountymi.gov .

Calhoun County continues to see community spread of the COVID-19 virus. Health Officer Eric Pessell reminds Calhoun County residents that this virus is unpredictable and our understanding of it continues to evolve. Despite rhetoric early on in the pandemic that suggested young people weren't impacted by the virus, Pessell wants the public to understand that young people  can  transmit the virus. 

Pessell and Public Health Department staff also are working closely with schools on reopening plans, to ensure that schools can make informed decisions. Ultimately, young people should take the same precautions as adults and follow CDC recommendations.
The CDC provides a lot of resources about how we can all protect ourselves:

  • Wash your hands frequently
  • Social distance at least six feet with people who don't live with you
  • Wear a face mask when you enter indoor public spaces, or in crowded outdoor spaces
  • Cover coughs and sneezes
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces, like door knobs, light switches, and work areas
  • Monitor your health daily for changes, and contact your health care provider if you have concerns




Updates from the
Calhoun County Joint Operations Center

Battle Creek Response Consortium Meeting
The BCRC is a group of local and regional agencies that collaborate when the need arises for a community response to an emergency. While representatives continue to participate in the county-wide COVID-19 response, the group will hold its next regular meeting, via Zoom, on Aug. 4. For more information, or to request an invitation, please contact Diane Marquess at dianem@fcsource.org . 


Masks for Vulnerable Populations
The Joint Operations Center's vulnerable population work group will receive 10,000 face masks to distribute to individuals in the community, through a project with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Clients of MDHHS, APS, the public health department, homeless shelters, food pantries, and MI Choice Waiver/Care management programs are the targeted recipients. If you are part of an agency/group that could help distribute the masks, please contact Karla Fales at kfales@carewellservices.org . 


City of Battle Creek To Hold Meetings Virtually
The city will continue to hold public meetings virtually through the month of August, as allowed by the governor’s extended executive order.


City of Springfield Offers Citywide Cleanup
The city will host a residential, citywide cleanup, for those within Springfield city limits only. It will take place next Thursday, July 30, for bulk items. Please see the attached flyer for details, and visit www.springfieldmich.com or call Lue at 269-441-9280 with any questions.
City of Springfield Offers Citywide Cleanup
The city will host a residential, citywide cleanup, for those within Springfield city limits only. It will take place next Thursday, July 30, for bulk items. Please click on the the flyer for details, and visit www.springfieldmich.com or call Lue at 269-441-9280 with any questions.
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For updates from Calhoun County, about County operations and COVID-19 in Calhoun County, visit the County website,  calhouncountymi.gov.

For updates from the City of Battle Creek, please visit  battlecreekmi.gov/coronavirus .

The State’s COVID-19 Hotline is available for anyone who has questions or concerns related to the virus. The hotline is open seven days a week from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 1-888-535-6136. For state COVID-19 information, visit  michigan.gov/coronavirus.
For information, contact
Lucy Blair, Calhoun County Communications Manager
269-781-0926,  lblair@calhouncountymi.gov

Jessica Vanderkolk, City of Battle Creek Communications Manager