Marshall County’s public health disaster emergency declaration has once again been extended. A resolution signed by the county commissioners Friday keeps the emergency declaration in effect until April 24. It’s been in effect since March 20.
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Indiana’s stay-at-home order will be extended to May 1, but it still remains to be seen what adjustments may be made. During state officials’ COVID-19 briefing Friday, Governor Eric Holcomb said he plans to officially issue the extension on Monday.
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U.S. Representative Jackie Walorski is confident that more federal funding will be available to help small businesses but blames political disagreements for delays. The Paycheck Protection Program provides forgivable loans to businesses and nonprofit groups, but it’s used up its initial funding.
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The number of Starke County residents who’ve tested positive for COVID-19 is now up to 11. Another positive case was reported by the Starke County Health Department Friday.
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The number of Hoosiers who’ve been diagnosed with COVID-19 has now surpassed 10,000. Another 642 positive test results had made their way to the Indiana State Department of Health, as of Friday’s report. So far, 519 Indiana residents have died from the coronavirus.
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When the time comes to reopen Indiana’s economy, it will do so in cooperation with six other Midwestern states. Governor Eric Holcomb and the governors of Michigan, Illinois, Kentucky, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Minnesota have announced a partnership to coordinate the reopening.
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Independent contractors and those who are self-employed may be able to start applying for unemployment benefits as soon as next Friday.
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In-person voting will be available for the June 2 primary election, but the opportunity to vote early in-person will be cut back to just a few days. During a press conference Thursday, Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson announced that early voting will only take place from May 26 to June 1, ahead of Election Day voting on June 2.
Continue readingMore than 80 offenders at the Westville Correctional Facility have now tested positive for COVID-19. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box shared the statistics during Thursday’s COVID-19 briefing.
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Up to four to six inches of snow could be seen in parts of the local area late tonight and into tomorrow morning. A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect from 2:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. EDT Friday. The National Weather Service predicts that the highest snow amounts will come in a narrow band somewhere between U.S. 6 and U.S. 24.
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Those struggling to feed their families may be able to get some extra help. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box says a new assistance program will be available at many food banks and pantries in rural areas through the Indiana State Department of Health.
Continue readingIndiana does not have to choose between protecting the lives of Hoosiers and protecting the state’s economy, according to Governor Eric Holcomb.
Continue readingIndiana is taking steps to put new pharmacists to work during the COVID-19 public health emergency. An executive order from Governor Eric Holcomb Wednesday lets pharmacy students who’ve completed their required coursework apply for a temporary license without the need for certain exams and a background check.
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The spread of COVID-19 has coincided with an increase in people dying at home from apparently unrelated causes. During state officials’ COVID-19 briefing Wednesday, State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said that Hoosiers seem to be more careful about going to the hospital.
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Federal help is starting to make its way to Indiana residents and businesses. U.S. Senator Todd Young gave an update on the CARES Act during state officials’ COVID-19 press conference Tuesday.
Continue readingLong-term care facilities may now move or discharge residents to try to stop the spread of COVID-19. An order issued Tuesday by State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box allows residents to be moved within or between facilities, including to places in other cities or counties.
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The Indiana State Department of Health is expanding the list of who can get tested for COVID-19 at its four drive-through clinics. Up until now, it was limited to health care professionals, first responders, and other essential workers showing symptoms of COVID-19.
Continue readingAn inmate at the Westville Correctional Facility has died from COVID-19. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box announced the death during state officials’ COVID-19 briefing Tuesday.
Continue readingGovernor Eric Holcomb says he doesn’t support the idea of releasing low-level offenders from the Department of Correction to protect them from COVID-19. “We’ve got our offenders in a safe place, we believe, maybe even safer than just letting them out, to avoid contracting this COVID-19,” Holcomb said during state officials’ COVID-19 press conference Monday.
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Indiana manufacturers are switching their production to personal protection equipment. The Indiana Economic Development Corporation says the state has purchased more than 1.9 million pieces of PPE from 15 Indiana companies.
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