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.
Continue readingTwo More COVID-19 Cases Reported in Marshall County
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 readingMore COVID-19 Cases Reported in Marshall, Starke, Pulaski Counties
Another 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.
Continue readingAll Three COVID-19 Vaccines Available at Marshall County Health Department
The Marshall County Health Department has all three COVID-19 vaccines available to vaccinate community members.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Considers Grant Request Presented by Public Health Nurse
The Marshall County Council members reviewed information in a grant request last week submitted by Marshall County Public Health Nurse Lisa Letsinger.
Continue readingFour More COVID-19 Cases Reported in Marshall County
Another 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 readingIndiana State Health Officials Address Vaccine Hesitancy
State health officials still encourage residents to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Continue readingAnother COVID-19 Death Reported in Marshall County
Another 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.
Continue readingNumber of COVID-19 Variants Increasing in Indiana
The number of COVID-19 variants is increasing in Indiana.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Fight Has Opened ‘New Door to Vaccinations,’ Says State Health Commissioner
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 readingMarshall County Reports Another COVID-19 Death, Pulaski County’s Vaccination Rate Surpasses State’s
Another 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 Reported in Marshall County
Another 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.
Continue readingMarshall County Reports 110th COVID-19 Death
Another 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.
Continue readingEfforts Continue to Test, Vaccinate Indiana Students
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.
Continue readingState Health Officials Working to Combat Vaccine Hesitancy
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.
Continue readingOfficials Warn of COVID-19 Vaccine Survey Scam
A new scam is targeting residents who have received their COVID-19 vaccine.
Continue readingStarke, Marshall Counties Report More COVID-19 Cases
Starke County has reported another five COVID-19 cases, while Marshall County had another four. That’s according to Sunday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingMore COVID-19 Cases Reported in Starke, Marshall Counties
More COVID-19 cases have been reported in Starke and Marshall counties. Starke County had another four cases, while Marshall County had nine, according to Saturday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingMarshall County Reports Largest Single-Day Increase in COVID-19 Cases since Early February
Marshall County is reporting its largest single-day increase in COVID-19 cases in over two months. Another 18 positive cases have been reported, according to Friday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Pauses Administration of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
The Indiana Department of Health is suspending the administration of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine amid reports that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration representatives want further review of its safety. State officials say they have not been directed to do this, but they are doing it out of “the abundance of caution”.
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