Marshall County is reporting another 12 cases of COVID-19. A total of 287 Marshall County residents have tested positive as of Saturday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health. Starke County had three more cases, bringing the total up to 51, while Pulaski County remains at 52. No new deaths were reported in any of those three counties.
Continue readingIndiana to Release Breakdown of COVID-19 Cases by Zip Code
You’ll soon be able to find out how many people have tested positive for COVID-19 in your zip code. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box announced Friday that Indiana plans to give zip-code-level breakdowns of positive test counts each week.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Testing Available to All Hoosiers Starting Monday
COVID-19 testing will be available to anyone who wants it, starting Monday. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box announced Friday that all OptumServe testing sites, as well as the State Department of Health’s drive-through sites, will be open to anyone who lives or works in Indiana, regardless of whether they have symptoms or are at high-risk.
Continue readingAnother 15 Marshall County Residents Test Positive for COVID-19
Another 15 Marshall County residents have tested positive for COVID-19. That brings the county’s total number of cases up to 276, according to Friday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health.
Continue readingIndiana State Department of Health Continues COVID-19 Outreach in Amish Communities
The Indiana State Department of Health says it continues to reach out to Amish communities about COVID-19 precautions. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box gave an update during Wednesday’s COVID-19 briefing.
Continue readingState Officials Encourage Blood Donation
State officials are urging Hoosiers to donate blood. During Wednesday’s COVID-19 press conference, State EMS Medical Director Dr. Michael Kaufmann said the need for blood is especially great this time of year, when the number of traumatic injuries typically increases.
Continue readingIndiana Launches Lab Network to Try to Double COVID-19 Testing Capacity
Indiana is banding labs together in an effort to double the daily COVID-19 testing capacity. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box announced Wednesday that the Indiana State Department of Health is joining with nine other labs to form a lab testing network.
Continue readingIndiana to Move to Stage 4 of Back on Track Plan Friday
Indiana will move to the next stage of its Back on Track plan a couple days ahead of schedule. Governor Eric Holcomb has announced that Stage 4 will begin this Friday at 12:01 a.m.
Continue readingIndiana to Allow Outdoor Visitation at Long-Term Care Facilities
Hoosiers will soon be able to visit loved ones living in long-term care facilities. The state plans to issue guidance for outdoor visitation, according to Family and Social Services Administration Chief Medical Officer Dr. Dan Rusyniak.
Continue reading2020 Indiana State Fair Canceled due to COVID-19
The 2020 Indiana State Fair has been canceled, but organizers still plan to hold a modified 4-H Livestock Show in August.
Continue readingGovernor Holcomb Extends Public Health Emergency to July 4
Governor Holcomb has extended Indiana’s public health emergency declaration to July 4. Holcomb signed an executive order Wednesday that renews the emergency for 30 days.
Continue readingOCRA to Make Another Round of Funding Available for Small Business Help
Indiana is targeting small businesses with the next phase of its COVID-19 Response Program. Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch said Wednesday that the Office of Community and Rural Affairs has finished awarding grants for the “immediate needs” phase, but will start taking applications for the “long-term recovery” phase on Monday.
Continue readingSNAP Recipients Can Now Use Benefits for Online Food Purchases
Hoosiers may now use SNAP benefits to order groceries online. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration Secretary Dr. Jennifer Sullivan announced Wednesday that the program is officially up and running.
Continue readingIndiana Secretary of State Opposes Extending Deadline to Return Mail-In Ballots
Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson is not in favor of extending the deadline for mail-in ballots to make it back to county clerk’s offices, in spite of concerns that thousands of votes could go uncounted. “There are 92 counties in this state, and we cannot change deadlines because somebody is too busy or whether it’s lack of preparation of getting the work done,” Lawson said during state officials’ COVID-19 press conference Friday. “So deadlines are there for security and accountability.”
Continue readingIndiana’s Initial Unemployment Claims Continue to Decline
Most unemployed Hoosiers have been able to get their first unemployment check within three weeks, according to Indiana Department of Workforce Development Commissioner Fred Payne.
Continue readingMarshall County Reports Second COVID-19 Death
A second Marshall County resident has died after testing positive for COVID-19. Sunday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health showed that six more Marshall County residents have tested positive, bringing the total to 108. Starke County remains at 39 positive COVID-19 cases, while Pulaski County has 46.
Continue readingMore COVID-19 Cases Reported in Marshall, Starke Counties
The number of Marshall County residents who’ve tested positive for COVID-19 has now surpassed 100. Saturday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health showed 12 new cases in Marshall County, bringing the total up to 102.
Continue readingIndiana Announces New Programs to Help Small Businesses, Manufacturers Respond to COVID-19
Indiana has made millions of dollars available to help small businesses and manufacturers through the COVID-19 pandemic. The Indiana Economic Development Corporation unveiled some new funding programs during state officials’ COVID-19 press conference Friday.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner: Not Wearing Masks in Stores Is ‘A Selfish Way of Behaving’
State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box is voicing her frustration with those who choose not to wear face masks in businesses.
Continue readingMultiple New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Marshall, Starke, Pulaski Counties
Multiple new cases of COVID-19 are being reported in Marshall, Starke, and Pulaski counties. Marshall County is now up to 90 positive cases, according to Friday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health, an increase of 10 from Thursday’s report.
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