Another two people have died of COVID-19 in Marshall County, according to Thursday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. That drives the number of deaths in Marshall County to 103.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff Gives COVID-19 Update to Marshall County Council
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel presented an update to the Marshall County Council this week on jail operations pertaining to COVID-19.
Continue readingHealth Officials Outline Who’s Next in Line for COVID-19 Vaccine
State health officials are outlining who’s next in line for the COVID-19 vaccine, and teachers are still not on the list. Indiana Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lindsay Weaver announced Wednesday that Indiana will stick with its age-based approach, while also incorporating those with certain health conditions.
Continue readingUpdated County Metrics Map Shows Continued Downward Trend in COVID-19 Positivity Rates
Starke County is the only county in the state in the blue category on the State’s County Metrics Map which shows low community spread of COVID-19. However, the county remains in the yellow advisory level and must follow the guidelines in that advisory level.
Continue readingMarshall County Reports 100th COVID-19 Death
Marshall County has reported its 100th COVID-19 death. The death occurred February 1, according to Tuesday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. Starke County’s COVID-19 death toll remains at 50, while Pulaski County’s stands at 40.
Continue readingTwo More COVID-19 Deaths Reported in Marshall County
Two additional people in Marshall County have died of COVID-19, according to Monday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. That brings the total number of COVID-19 deaths in Marshall County to 99.
Continue readingMarshall County Reports 23 New COVID-19 Cases, Nearly 1,200 Fully Vaccinated
More COVID-19 cases were reported in Marshall, Starke, and Pulaski counties Sunday. The Indiana Department of Health’s update showed 23 new cases in Marshall County, two in Starke County, and three in Pulaski County.
Continue readingAnother 19 Coronavirus Cases Reported in Marshall County
The local area continues to report more COVID-19 cases. Another 19 cases were reported in Marshall County, according to Saturday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. Pulaski County had nine new cases, its largest single-day increase in almost a month. Starke County reported just one new case.
Continue readingJohn Glenn Schools Slightly Loosen COVID-19 Restrictions
John Glenn School Superintendent Christopher Winchell told the school board this week that a few COVID-19 restrictions were loosened a bit recently at the elementary schools with St. Joseph County in the yellow category on the state’s County Metrics map that measures community spread of the virus.
Continue readingAnother 23 COVID-19 Cases Reported in Marshall County, Almost 1,000 Residents Fully Vaccinated
Another 23 COVID-19 cases have been reported in Marshall County, according to Friday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. Starke County had five new cases, while Pulaski County had four.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Addresses Lower Number of COVID-19 Tests Done in the State
The number of COVID-19 tests conducted in the state is going down, but Indiana State Health Commissioner Dr. Kristina Box says it is what all state Health Departments around Indiana are seeing as of late.
Continue readingState Provides COVID-19 Update, Explanation of Historical COVID-19 Deaths
Another 2,403 Indiana residents have tested positive with COVID-19, according to Thursday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingState to Change Definition of COVID-19 Close Contacts in Classrooms, Quarantine Time Adjusted
Indiana State Health Commissioner Dr. Kristina Box announced that beginning Monday, February 8, the definition of a COVID-19 close contact in schools will be changed.
Continue readingMarshall County Moves Back to Orange on State COVID-19 Map
Marshall County is back in the orange on the state’s COVID-19 map, while Starke and Pulaski counties moved to yellow. All three counties still have to follow orange-level restrictions, though. That means events and gatherings are limited to 25 percent of a facility’s capacity. Gatherings of more than 50 people are supposed to have a safety plan submitted ahead of time to the local health department.
Continue readingTwelve New Positive COVID-19 Tests in Tri-County Area
The number of new positive COVID-19 cases in the tri-county area remains low.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Praise Communities for Slowing Spread of COVID-19, New Mobile Medical Unit Now Home
Marshall County dropped to a yellow status last week on the Indiana Department of Health’s County Metrics Map that measures community spread of COVID-19, prompting praise from Marshall County Commission President Kevin Overmyer to everyone in the county for doing their part to minimize spread.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Announces Less than 1,800 new COVID-19 Cases
The number of Indiana residents testing positive for COVID-19 continues to be at a lower level with 1,733 new cases reported in Monday’s information released from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Expands Vaccine Eligibility to Anyone 65 and Older
Indiana has expanded eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine. Any Hoosier age 65 and older can now sign up to get the shot, according to the Indiana Department of Health. Those eligible can register at ourshot.in.gov or by calling 211.
Continue readingLow Number of New COVID-19 Reported Locally
Less than 15 new COVID-19 positive cases were listed locally in Sunday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingAnother COVID-19 Death Reported in Pulaski County, More Positive Cases in Tri-County Area
Another person in Pulaski County has died of COVID-19 which brings the total number of deaths in the county to 38. A total of 9,592 people in the state have died from COVID-19 which is an increase of 43 from Friday’s report.
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