The number of COVID-19 cases in Marshall County is now up to six. That’s according to Sunday’s update from the Indiana State Department of Health. Twenty-eight Marshall County residents have been tested, so far.
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Starke County is reporting its third case of COVID-19. It was announced by the Starke County Health Department on Saturday. Health officials say the patient is isolating at home, and efforts are being taken to identify and monitor the person’s contacts. The Health Department will not release any additional information about the patient, due to privacy laws.
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The Marshall County Health Department is ordering all campgrounds and RV parks to close until at least May 1. An order from County Health Officer Dr. Byron Holm requires all campgrounds, camp resorts, RV parks, and RV campgrounds “to cease all operations, visits, and activities.”
Continue readingThe number of Hoosiers with COVID-19 is approaching 4,000. As of Saturday morning, 3,953 people have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to the Indiana State Department of Health. 116 people have died, including two in LaPorte County, one in St. Joseph County, and one in Jasper County.
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COVID-19 concerns are taking their toll on people’s mental health. The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration has seen some alarming statistics in recent weeks, according to Secretary Dr. Jennifer Sullivan
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Indiana’s stay-at-home order will be extended for another two weeks. Governor Eric Holcomb says he plans to sign an executive order on Monday.
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Marshall County is extending its public health emergency declaration by another week. The county commissioners signed a resolution Friday extending the emergency declaration to April 10. It’s been in place since March 20.
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Marshall County is providing funding to help food pantries during the COVID-19 pandemic. The United Way of Marshall County says it’s gotten $5,000 from the Marshall County Council and Commissioners for its COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund.
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Whether or not jail inmates should be released to try to slow the spread of COVID-19 will continue to be a county-level decision. In a joint letter from all three branches of Indiana government Friday, state officials said, “No Indiana-size solution would fit all,” and that any decisions must be made by local judges, sheriffs, and county leaders.
Continue readingThe number of COVID-19 deaths in Indiana has surpassed 100. The Indiana State Department of Health says 102 Hoosiers have died from the coronavirus as of Friday morning. More than 88 percent of those who’ve died were at least 60 years old. Over 59 percent were men.
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More than 152,000 Hoosier households are expected to see their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits increase starting Sunday. The federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act lets states give SNAP recipients the maximum SNAP allotment based on household size, according to the Indiana Family & Social Services Administration.
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COVID-19 is leading to unprecedented levels of unemployment. Indiana Department of Workforce Development Commissioner Fred Payne said Thursday that more than 146,000 initial unemployment claims were filed with his office last week.
Continue readingGovernor Eric Holcomb will have an update to his stay-at-home order Friday. The governor’s current executive order is set to expire at the end of the day Monday.
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Indiana’s schools will remain closed until the end of the school year. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jennifer McCormick made the announcement during a press conference Thursday.
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State officials and business leaders are taking to social media to try to flatten the COVID-19 curve. Governor Eric Holcomb launched the #INthistogether campaign during his press conference Wednesday.
Continue readingState officials say they’re making sure that those who need food assistance can continue to get it during the COVID-19 pandemic. Indiana Family & Social Services Secretary Dr. Jennifer Sullivan says the state has seen an increase in applications for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP.
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Steps are being taken to make sure those using Medicaid and other Indiana Health Coverage Programs can maintain their coverage during the COVID-19 public health emergency. That includes members of the Healthy Indiana Plan, Hoosier Care Connect, and Hoosier Healthwise.
Continue readingIn the last month before the COVID-19 impact, Marshall County saw its unemployment rate decline. The county’s February unemployment rate was 3.3 percent, according to the latest report from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.
Continue readingA new online tool seeks to connect those looking for work with the needs that exist during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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