The number of new COVID-19 cases has ticked slightly higher. Another seven cases were reported in Marshall County, according to Saturday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. Starke and Pulaski counties each had four new cases.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Discusses Double-Masking
Double-masking may be uncomfortable, but it’s still a good idea if you or someone you live with is at high risk of COVID-19. That’s according to State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box.
Continue readingFSSA Announces Partnership to Vaccinate Hoosiers with Developmental Disabilities
An effort to help Hoosiers with developmental disabilities get the COVID-19 vaccine gets underway Monday.
Continue readingThree More COVID-19 Cases Reported in Marshall County
The number of new COVID-19 cases remains low, while the number of residents vaccinated continues to increase. Friday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health showed three new cases in Marshall County, one new case in Starke County, and one new case in Pulaski County.
Continue readingMore Rental Assistance Will Soon Be Available, Thanks to COVID-19 Relief Bill
More help is coming for Hoosiers struggling to pay their rent. Indiana’s gotten about $448 million for emergency rental and utility assistance, as part of the latest federal COVID-19 relief bill.
Continue readingTwo More Local COVID-19 Deaths, Cases Reported
Another person in Marshall County and one more person in Pulaski County have died of COVID-19. They were among 29 new deaths listed in Thursday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. The total number of COVID-19 deaths in Marshall County is now up to 104 and it is up to 42 in Pulaski County.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Hold Two Public Hearings for Grant Funds
The Marshall County Commissioners conducted two public hearings Monday morning for two different COVID-19 Response grant fund rounds.
Continue readingMore of Indiana’s COVID-19 Deaths Linked to Long-Term Care Facilities
More of Indiana’s COVID-19 deaths have been traced back to long-term care facilities. Health officials have determined that another 659 Hoosiers who died were long-term care residents, while one additional death was found to be a staff member.
Continue readingWinter Weather Impacting COVID-19 Vaccine Shipments, Vaccination Appointments
This week’s winter weather has prompted Indiana to wait until at least next week to expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility. During Wednesday’s press conference, Indiana Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lindsay Weaver said that more than 43,000 appointments have been impacted by the winter storm.
Continue readingMarshall, Starke, Pulaski Counties in Yellow Status on County Metrics Map
The COVID-19 positivity rates in the state continue on a downward trend. In fact, there are no counties in the state that are in the red status this week on the state’s County Metrics Map. The map is updated every Wednesday and measures the community spread of COVID-19, plus positivity rates and number of new cases.
Continue readingTwo New COVID-19 Cases Reported Locally
Another 889 people in the state tested positive with COVID-19 as reflected in Tuesday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. One person in Marshall County tested positive with COVID-19 and one person in Starke County was diagnosed with COVID-19. Pulaski County did not have any new cases.
Continue readingInclement Weather Could Impact COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments
COVID-19 vaccination appointments could be rescheduled due to the impact of the winter storm.
Continue readingPulaski County Records Another COVID-19 Death
Another person in Pulaski County has died of COVID-19, pushing the total number of deaths there to 41. Monday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health showed that resident was one of 19 additional people in the state who died of COVID-19 from December 13 to February 14.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Provides Daily COVID-19 Update
The Indiana Department of Health reported Sunday that 1,233 additional people in the state have been diagnosed with COVID-19 to bring the overall total to 648,875 since March of last year.
Continue readingLess than 15 New Positive COVID-19 Cases Reported Locally
The number of local residents testing positive with COVID-19 remains low with six new cases in Marshall County, four new cases in Starke County, and three new cases in Pulaski County.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Reminds Hoosiers of Risk of Spreading COVID-19 to Pets
The state health commissioner is reminding Hoosiers about the risk of spreading COVID-19 to their pets. During Wednesday’s press conference, Dr. Kris Box noted that those who have the virus could potentially make their dogs or cats sick.
Continue readingNew COVID-19 Cases Remain Low in Tri-County Area
The latest COVID-19 report from the Indiana Department of Health shows a continued downward trend of local positive cases.
Continue readingHealth Officials Hope Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Will Help Ease Distribution Process
State health officials are hopeful about the opportunities that could come with a new COVID-19 vaccine. Indiana Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lindsay Weaver says Johnson & Johnson has applied for an emergency use authorization from the FDA.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Gives Update on Eli Lilly’s COVID-19 Treatment
Eli Lilly’s antibody treatment appears to be making a difference in lowering the number of COVID-19 hospital admissions, according to State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box.
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