Starke County has reported another COVID-19 death. The death occurred on May 28, but was just added to the Indiana Department of Health’s dashboard on Saturday. That brings Starke County’s total COVID-19 death count to 58.
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The number of new local COVID-19 cases is back in the single digits. The Indiana Department of Health reported three new cases in Marshall County Friday and one new case in Starke County.
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A few more COVID-19 cases were reported in Starke and Marshall counties Sunday. The Indiana Department of Health says Starke County had one more case, bringing the total to 2,251 since the pandemic began. Marshall County had two more cases, for a new total of 6,185. Pulaski County’s total remains at 1,187.
Continue readingThree more COVID-19 cases have been reported in Marshall County, according to Saturday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. Starke and Pulaski counties didn’t have any new cases. The state as a whole reported 448 new cases and 19 additional deaths.
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Governor Holcomb is easing some of Indiana’s remaining mask requirements, but a few will remain in place. Starting Tuesday, masks will no longer be required in most state government buildings. But they will still be required at COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites, Indiana prisons, state hospitals, and other congregate facilities owned by the state.
Continue readingAnother five COVID-19 cases have been reported in Starke County, according to Friday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. Marshall and Pulaski counties each had four new cases. The state as a whole reported 571 new cases and 13 more deaths.
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Unemployment benefits that were put in place because of the COVID-19 pandemic will be ending in Indiana on June 19. Governor Eric Holcomb announced Monday that he plans to end the state’s participation in all federally-funded pandemic unemployment programs.
Continue readingAnother six COVID-19 cases have been reported in Starke County, according to Saturday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. Marshall County added four cases, while Pulaski County had one new case.
Continue readingAnother Marshall County resident has died while positive for COVID-19. The death occurred on May 6, according to Friday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. That brings the total number of COVID-19 deaths in Marshall County up to 112.
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Hoosiers getting unemployment benefits will once again have to prove that they’re looking for work. Starting June 1, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development will resume requiring weekly work search reports, according to the Governor’s Office.
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The lessons learned in developing the COVID-19 vaccine could be used to fight other diseases in the future. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box believes the technology has “opened a new door to vaccinations.”
Continue readingAnother COVID-19 death has been reported in Marshall County. The death occurred on April 16, according to Sunday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. That brings the county’s total number of COVID-19 deaths up to 111.
Continue readingAnother 12 COVID-19 cases have been reported in Marshall County, according to Saturday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. Starke County had another eight, while Pulaski County had one more case. The state as a whole reported almost 1,200 new cases and five new deaths.
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Bars and restaurants can apply for a new source of federal COVID-19 relief starting Monday. The Restaurant Revitalization Fund lets eligible businesses apply for $1,000 to $5 million per location, to cover expenses from February 15, 2020 to March 11, 2023.
Continue readingAnother Marshall County resident has died while positive for COVID-19. The death occurred Wednesday, according to the Indiana Department of Health. That brings the county’s total number of COVID-19 deaths to 110.
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COVID-19 testing is becoming more common in Indiana’s schools, but the state is stopping short of requiring it. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box says that more than 160 schools are now using rapid BinaxNOW tests, and testing will continue to be an important topic as health officials look ahead to the 2021-2022 school year.
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Long-term care residents who are fully vaccinated can now enjoy fewer restrictions. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box says Indiana is adopting the new CDC guidance in long-term care facilities.
Continue readingIt’ll soon be easier to see how many of Indiana’s coronavirus cases can be traced back to one of the COVID-19 variants. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box announced Wednesday that a new feature will be added to the state’s COVID-19 dashboard later this week.
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The COVID-19 vaccine is proving to be effective, but Indiana still has some work to do to convince people to get it. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box says there’s growing evidence that vaccines offer significant protection.
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The USDA is taking steps to make it easier for students to keep getting free meals through next school year. Officials announced this week that a number of COVID-19-related flexibilities have been extended through June 30, 2022.
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