Starke County Health Nurse Frank Lynch confirmed Thursday morning that a second COVID-19 case was recorded in Starke County.
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Culver Town Council President Extends Public Health Emergency Declaration
Culver Town Council President Ginny Bess Munroe has extended the town’s Public Health Emergency Declaration.
Continue readingFood Pantries Seeking Assistance
In this trying time, residents are seeking assistance for many needs, much of which falls upon local food pantries. Those in charge of food panties are seeing a steep increase in demand and are asking for the public’s help for donations.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Case Wrongfully Reported in Pulaski County
The Pulaski County Health Department reported Wednesday afternoon that the first positive case of COVID-19 appeared in Pulaski County, but health officials there later discovered it was reported to the wrong jurisdiction.
Continue readingGovernor Launches #INthistogether Campaign to Flatten COVID-19 Curve
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 readingDepartment of Justice Makes $850 Million Available for COVID-19 Response
The Department of Justice is making $850 million available to help public safety agencies respond to challenges posed by COVID-19.
Continue readingFSSA Reports Increase in SNAP Applications during COVID-19 Pandemic
State 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.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Issues Updated COVID-19 Testing Guidelines
*UPDATE* Pulaski County Reports First Case of COVID-19
*UPDATE* The COVID-19 patient in this article was wrongfully reported as a Pulaski County case. The patient is from Starke County.
The Pulaski County Health Department reported the first positive COVID-19 case in Pulaski County on Wednesday afternoon. The patient is hospitalized. No other information about the patient will be released due to privacy laws.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Prompts Adjustments to Medicaid, Indiana Health Coverage Programs
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 readingThe Reports of COVID-19 Deaths Continue to Rise
The number of COVID-19 deaths reported to the Indiana State Department of Health now totals 65.
Continue readingMarshall County Reported 3.3% Unemployment before COVID-19 Impact
In 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 reading‘Hoosiers Serving Hoosiers’ Aims to Link Job-Seekers with Direct Support and Childcare Jobs
A new online tool seeks to connect those looking for work with the needs that exist during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue readingGovernor Signs More COVID-19-Related Executive Orders
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.
Continue readingBremen Town Council Extends Public Health Disaster Declaration
The Bremen Town Council members agreed to extend the Public Health Disaster Declaration through April 30. This gives the town a chance to be reimbursed with state or federal funding for expenses used toward the response to COVID-19.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Explains COVID-19 Data, Says Peak Still a Long Way Off
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.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Urges Caution with Potential COVID-19 Treatments
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 Supreme Court Temporarily Relaxes Rules to Meet Legal Needs
The Indiana Supreme Court took action recently to help attorneys and courts meet legal needs.
Continue readingINDOT to Host Virtual Job Fair
Over 1,000 construction and construction-related job openings will be highlighted in an upcoming Virtual Job Fair hosted by the Indiana Department of Transportation.
Continue readingCity of Plymouth Extends Public Health Emergency Declaration
Plymouth Mayor Mark Senter signed an extension on Monday to the city’s Public Health Emergency Declaration.
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