Governor Eric Holcomb continues to ease some restrictions while tightening others in the response to COVID-19. An executive order signed Tuesday will allow for electronic notary services, so documents can be reviewed and approved remotely. It also extends the deadline for Hoosier Lottery winners to claim the prizes and gives additional flexibility for scheduling horse races.
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Labs continue to speed up COVID-19 testing, but it’s still taking a while for some results to get back to the Indiana State Department of Health. During state officials’ press conference Tuesday, State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said a few labs are now up and running in Indiana, including one in the northern part of the state.
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The state health commissioner says more research is needed to determine the effectiveness of potential COVID-19 treatments. During state officials’ press conference Tuesday, Dr. Kris Box said there’s limited evidence to support the success of hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine in treating or preventing the disease.
Continue readingIndiana restaurants will officially be limited to carry-out and delivery for another week, although residents are already being asked to stay at home anyway. Governor Eric Holcomb had closed the state’s restaurants, bars, and nightclubs to in-person patrons until the end of March.
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The number of COVID-19 cases in Indiana continues to increase, but we may still be several weeks away from the peak. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box expects the surge to be in mid-to-late April, but it could be as late as mid-May.
Continue readingState officials continue working to help those who are unemployed due to COVID-19. During a press conference Thursday, Indiana Department of Workforce Development Commissioner Fred Payne cited a huge increase in the number of unemployment claims.
Continue readingIndiana is relaxing some more rules, in response to COVID-19. An executive order signed by Governor Eric Holcomb Thursday suspends the Department of Workforce Development’s one-week waiting period before paying unemployment benefits.
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State health officials are sticking with their targeted approach to COVID-19 testing.
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Indiana’s lieutenant governor is working to reassure farmers, as the state continues to respond to COVID-19. During state officials’ press conference Wednesday, Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch said it’s an extremely critical time for agriculture.
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The Indiana Election Commission has officially signed off on several recommended changes to this year’s primary. It’s been moved from May 5 to June 2, due to concerns about COVID-19.
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Indiana continues to see new COVID-19 cases, as testing increases. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box says the number of people tested has increased from fewer than 300 a week ago to more than 3,300 on Wednesday, with about 14 percent of those tests coming back positive.
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Efforts to help ease the economic impact of the state’s stay-at-home order were shared during Tuesday’s press conference with Governor Holcomb and other state officials.
Continue readingAs Indiana continues to fight the spread of COVID-19, Governor Eric Holcomb says that businesses, organizations, and average citizens are stepping forward to help.
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Businesses and industries will soon be able to get some guidance with Indiana’s stay-at-home order. The state will launch a Critical Industries Hotline Tuesday morning at 9:00 EDT.
Continue readingStarke County has its first case of COVID-19. The Starke County Health Department announced a presumptive positive case of the novel coronavirus Monday morning. The Health Department says the patient is self-isolating and home, and no additional information about the person will be released due to privacy laws.
Continue readingBusinesses and workplaces that are staying open during the COVID-19 pandemic are getting some guidance from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
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Another two Hoosiers have died of COVID-19. The Indiana State Department of Health says the patients were from Scott and Marion counties. Both were over the age of 50 with underlying medical conditions.
Continue readingThe number of positive COVID-19 cases in Indiana has surpassed 200. As of Sunday morning, almost 1,500 Hoosiers had been tested for the coronavirus, and 201 tested positive, according to the Indiana State Department of Health.
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The Town of Bourbon may soon declare a public health emergency. The town council will meet in an emergency session Monday to consider a resolution declaring the emergency.
Continue readingThe Bremen Boys & Girls Club is believed to have been exposed to a presumptive positive COVID-19 patient. The Marshall County Health Department says it was notified Saturday that the exposure happened on March 9. Health Department officials say they’ve begun a contact investigation and will continue to gather information.
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