The Indiana State Department of Health reported Tuesday that 566 additional residents have been diagnosed with COVID-19. The number includes the results reported to the health department over multiple days. In Tuesday’s information, it stated that the results were between March 23 and May 11 from tests conducted from March 17 to May 11.
The total number of Indiana residents known to have COVID-19 is now 25,127.
Marshall County’s number increased to 36 positive COVID-19 cases, according to Tuesday’s report. Pulaski County reported 34 positive cases and Starke County reported an increase to 23 positive cases. La Porte County reported 325 positive cases of COVID-19.
The numbers provided are a running total. Information on how many people have recovered from COVID-19 is not available in the report.
The 33 additional deaths reported occurred over the last few days which brought the total to 1,444 in the state. Probable deaths total 134. A probable death is reported based on a clinical diagnosis, but no positive test.
The Westville Correctional Facility reported 92 staff members and 175 offenders who have tested positive for COVID-19. Statistics provided on the Department of Correction website show that a majority of the patients have recovered.
