Joint Information Center
Monday, June 15, 2020
As of 11 a.m. on Monday, June 15, Calhoun County has a cumulative total of 434 confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported to Calhoun County Public Health Department (CCPHD), with a total of 26 deaths attributed to the virus. This information is updated once daily, Monday through Friday, at www.calhouncountymi.gov .


Local Governments Reopen
County Government
Calhoun County Government and Courts are open to the public on an appointment-only basis starting today, Monday, June 15. On the Calhoun County Safe Start website, calhouncountymi.gov/safestart , there is a link for contact information for every County department. By clicking on the department name, a drop-down box appears with information for scheduling appointments, as well as operational plans during the pandemic.
As Calhoun County Government and Courts continue through the reopening process, information will be updated regularly at calhouncountymi.gov/safestart . That is the best place to find operational plans while concerns about the virus are ongoing.


City of Battle Creek
The City of Battle Creek reopened to the public City Hall and the Police Department, on a limited basis, starting today. Hours for both buildings are 9-10 a.m. for seniors 60 and older, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. for visitors of all ages. Visitors will stop at a kiosk in both lobbies to complete a short self-screening form, and we ask visitors to wear a face covering, and follow the six-foot social distance markings.

City Hall – The payment window will be open for drop-in visits. Customers also still can deposit payments into the large, blue drop box in the parking lot. Appointments are available for Assessing, City Clerk, Income Tax, and Inspections. Make appointments at battlecreekmi.gov/coronavirus, and click City Operations Updates on the left.

Police Department – The BCPD cannot provide fingerprinting services at this time. Call the Marshall Regional Law Enforcement Center to make a fingerprinting appointment, 269-781-0880. There is a drop box in the PD entryway to receive gun permits; you do not need to screen to use this box. The Red Med Box is available inside the lobby for expired and unused medications; you must complete the screening form to use this box.

For more information, check out battlecreekmi.gov/coronavirus , where we continue to share the latest information and resources. The city’s reopening information is on the left column. Also check out information in our videos on YouTube – a walk-through of City Hall’s new layout is at https://youtu.be/ABmJdmNgYEs and below, and a read-through of our reopening information is at https://youtu.be/-oIt3wGBmuQ .
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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