The former Roosevelt High School in Gary will be the site of the Indiana Department of Health’s walk-in days Sunday, April 11 and Monday, April 12.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Hosts Walk-in COVID-19 Vaccine Days
Health Officials Encouraging Younger Hoosiers to Get Vaccinated
Young adults are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, and while they’re at a lower risk of severe illness, state health officials say it’s still a good idea for them to get the shot. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box says Michigan is seeing a larger proportion of their COVID hospitalizations from people in their thirties.
Continue readingMore COVID-19 Cases Reported in Starke and Marshall Counties, No New Deaths in Indiana
More COVID-19 cases have been reported in Starke and Marshall counties. Starke County had another three cases, according to Sunday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health, while Marshall County had another five.
Continue readingMarshall, Starke, Pulaski Counties All Report New COVID-19 Cases
Another seven COVID-19 cases have been reported in Marshall County, according to Saturday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. Pulaski County had three new cases, while Starke County had one. Another five COVID-19 deaths have been confirmed in Indiana, bringing the state’s total confirmed death count to 12,667.
Continue readingMarshall County Reports 108th COVID-19 Death
Another Marshall County resident has died while positive for COVID-19. The death occurred Tuesday, according to Friday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. That brings the county’s total number of COVID-19 deaths up to 108. Another nine positive cases were reported in Marshall County, while Starke County had another four.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Variants Picking Up Steam, According to State Health Commissioner
Indiana’s state health commissioner is warning Hoosiers not to behave as if the pandemic is over. “We have said before that we are in a race between the vaccine and the variants. Unfortunately, right now, the variants are picking up steam,” Dr. Kris Box said during Wednesday’s press conference. “Indiana has now reported 137 cases of the U.K. B.1.1.7 variant.”
Continue readingVaccine Studies for Children, Pregnant Women Looking Promising, According to Health Officials
Children as young as 12 could be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine by the summer. Indiana Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lindsay Weaver says Pfizer plans to seek an FDA emergency use authorization soon.
Continue readingNewly-Eligible Hoosiers Signing Up for Vaccine, State Lifting Residency Requirements
Twenty-one thousand Hoosiers signed up for a COVID-19 vaccine in the first 30 minutes after the state expanded eligibility Wednesday. During Wednesday’s press conference, State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said that number was up to 96,000 by noon.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Expands
The Indiana State Department of Health officially expanded the COVID-19 eligibility Wednesday which makes residents 16 and older eligible to sign up for a free COVID-19 vaccine. The expansion makes more than 1.3 million additional people eligible to receive a vaccine.
Continue readingMass Vaccination Clinic in Gary to open April 7
A mass vaccination clinic will open for eight weeks April 7 in Gary that is anticipated to assist over 100,000 Hoosiers in getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Vaccine Age Eligibility Expands
Indiana residents who are 30 and older can now make an appointment to receive a free COVID-19 vaccine.
Continue readingHoosiers May Have to Wait Longer for Vaccine Appointments As Eligibility Expands
Indiana plans to expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to anyone 16 and older next Wednesday, but it might take a while before they actually get the vaccine. The increase in eligible Hoosiers will likely exceed the increase in available doses next week, but State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box says she expects the state to have enough vaccine for everyone who wants it by May.
Continue readingFSSA Working to Vaccinate Homeless Hoosiers, Those with Developmental Disabilities
Efforts are underway to make sure Hoosiers experiencing homelessness aren’t left out of the vaccine distribution. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration Secretary Dr. Jennifer Sullivan says the state has been connecting shelters with local health departments, hospitals, and health centers.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Working with Hospital Association to Ease Visitor Restrictions
It may soon be easier to visit loved ones in hospitals. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box says her department has been working with the Indiana Hospital Association to bring their visitation policies closer to normal, if conditions allow.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner: Pandemic Is Far from Over
Indiana may be easing its COVID-19 restrictions in the coming weeks, but the state health commissioner cautions that the pandemic is far from over. Dr. Kris Box says the number of cases of the more infectious U.K. B.1.1.7 variant is now up to 73 in Indiana, and the state’s positivity rate has risen slightly in the past week.
Continue readingPulaski County Reports 45th COVID-19 Death
Another Pulaski County resident has died while positive for COVID-19. The death occurred on Wednesday, according to Sunday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. That brings Pulaski County’s total COVID-19 death count to 45.
Continue readingHoosiers Age 40 and Up Can Get COVID-19 Vaccine Starting Monday
Indiana will expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to any Hoosier age 40 and older starting Monday. Residents will be able to schedule an appointment at ourshot.in.gov or by calling 211.
Continue readingLocal Counties Continue to Report COVID-19 Cases in Single Digits
Local residents continue testing positive for COVID-19. Marshall County reported another seven cases, according to Friday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. Pulaski County had three new cases, while Starke County had two.
Continue readingState Officials Continue Outreach Efforts to Encourage Vaccination
Hoosiers at the younger end of the state’s COVID-19 vaccine eligibility range are not signing up as quickly as older residents. During Wednesday’s COVID-19 press conference, State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said her department continues to work with populations where there’s been a lot of vaccine hesitancy.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Reviews Updated Visitation Guidelines for Long-Term Care Facilities
Visiting loved ones in long-term care facilities continues to get easier. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box reviewed the latest guidance from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services during Wednesday’s press conference.
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