The number of new COVID-19 cases remains relatively low in the local area, but higher in the state as a whole. Marshall County had another three cases, according to Friday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health, while Starke County had one.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Spread Continues to Accelerate in Indiana
Indiana’s number of new COVID-19 cases keeps heading back up. Another 878 cases were reported in Thursday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. That’s the biggest single-day increase in two months.
Continue readingBremen School Superintendent Says ILEARN Results ‘Horrific’ But Better Than Expected
The spring ILEARN results were made public this week, with low proficiency rates seen across the state. At Bremen Public Schools, Superintendent Dr. Jim White is happy they weren’t worse. “Well, you know, even though they’re horrific, I’m doing back flips because they’re better than I thought they were going to be,” he says.
Continue readingSeven More COVID-19 Cases Reported in Marshall County
Another seven COVID-19 cases were reported in Marshall County Friday. Pulaski County had another three, according to the Indiana Department of Health. The state as a whole is reporting its highest seven-day positivity rate since late May.
Continue readingMasks Recommended in Argos Back to School Plan
Argos Community Schools is outlining its COVID-19 protocols for the upcoming school year. The Pathway for the New School Year recommends that students and staff wear masks whenever social distancing isn’t possible. Masks are still required on buses for now.
Continue readingAnother COVID-19 Case Reported in Marshall County
Only one new COVID-19 case was reported in the local area Thursday. A Marshall County resident has tested positive, according to the Indiana Department of Health dashboard. The state as a whole continues to see increases in the number of new cases and the positivity rate.
Continue readingTriton Schools Planning ‘Mask-Optional Approach’ for Upcoming School Year
Triton students will not be required to wear masks when they return to school.
Continue readingLocal Counties Still in Blue on COVID-19 Map but Spread Still Increasing throughout State
Community spread of COVID-19 is ticking back up across the state but remains low in the local area. Marshall, Starke, and Pulaski counties are still in the blue category on this week’s county metrics map.
Continue readingFour New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Marshall County
More COVID-19 cases have been reported locally. Marshall County had four new cases, while Starke County had three, according to Tuesday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingFew Local COVID-19 Cases Reported as State Health Commissioner Touts Vaccines’ Effectiveness
Just a few new COVID-19 cases were reported over the weekend. Pulaski County had two, and Marshall County had one, according to Monday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. No new COVID-19 deaths were reported in Indiana over the weekend.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Disappointed with COVID-19 Vaccination Rate
Indiana’s state health commissioner says she’s disappointed by the state’s COVID-19 vaccination rate. Less than half of all eligible Hoosiers are fully vaccinated, with local rates even lower.
Continue readingState Health Officials Monitoring COVID-19 Outbreaks in Four Long-Term Care Facilities
COVID-19 outbreaks have hit four Indiana long-term care facilities. They’re located in Fulton, Howard, Allen, and Gibson counties, according to State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Preparing for Surge in Delta Variant while Local COVID Cases Remain Low
COVID-19 cases remain low in the local area, but state health officials are keeping an eye on slight upticks in Indiana’s positivity rate and hospitalizations. Marshall County had two new cases in Friday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health, while Pulaski County had one.
Continue readingMobile Vaccination Unit to Visit Northern Indiana Power from the Past Next Week
Those attending the Northern Indiana Power from the Past show next week will be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine. The Indiana Department of Health mobile vaccination unit will be at the Winamac Town Park July 15 and 16 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Continue readingLocal Counties Remain in Blue on State’s COVID-19 Map, As Number of Yellow Counties Increases
Marshall, Starke, and Pulaski counties continue to see a low level of COVID-19 spread. All three counties remain in the blue on the Indiana Department of Health’s county metrics map.
Continue readingPublic Health Emergency Extended to July 31
Indiana’s public health emergency has been extended through the end of July. Governor Eric Holcomb extended his emergency declaration for a 16th time in an executive order Wednesday. That will bring the public health emergency to almost 17 months.
Continue readingSix More COVID-19 Cases Reported in Marshall County
Another six COVID-19 cases have been reported in Marshall County, according to Friday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingMarshall County Health Department to Hold Vaccination Clinic Thursday at Hoosier Tire
Marshall County’s mobile medical unit will be bringing COVID-19 vaccines to a Plymouth industrial park tomorrow (Thursday). A vaccination clinic will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Hoosier Tire at 2307 Pidco Drive.
Continue readingMarshall, Starke, Pulaski Counties Remain in Blue on Indiana’s COVID-19 Map
Marshall, Starke, and Pulaski counties remain in the blue on the Indiana Department of Health’s County Metrics Map this week. That means there’s a low level of COVID-19 spread. But Fulton and White counties are among the seven coded yellow, the next level up. No counties are in the high-spread orange or red categories.
Continue readingPulaski County Reports 48th COVID-19 Death
Another Pulaski County resident has died while positive with COVID-19. The death happened Monday, according to Tuesday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. A total of 48 Pulaski County residents are now confirmed to have died from the coronavirus since June of 2020.
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