The number of positive COVID-19 tests keeps rising in the state and locally.
Continue readingState Health Department: Over 700 Additional COVID-19 Cases Reported, One Additional Death in Marshall County
The Indiana State Department of Health reported 748 additional cases of COVID-19 in the state in Friday’s update.
Continue readingPlymouth School Board Reviews Opening Plan
Plymouth School Superintendent Andy Hartley reviewed the school’s reopening plan with the school board members Wednesday night.
Continue readingStudies Suggest that COVID-19 Immunity May Only Be Temporary
Having COVID-19 may not make you immune to getting it again. During Wednesday’s briefing, State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said that recent studies indicate that COVID-19 is like some other coronavirus illnesses, when it comes to immunity.
Continue readingHot Buildings, Longer Processing Times Hinder COVID-19 Testing Efforts
A lack of air conditioning is creating challenges for Indiana’s COVID-19 testing. The state-sponsored sites run by OptumServe were initially set up in National Guard armories. The problem now, according to State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box, is that few if any of those buildings are air conditioned, and there are OSHA guidelines that have to be followed to keep the workers safe.
Continue readingAnother COVID-19 Death Recorded in Marshall County
Indiana to Provide Face Masks to K-12 Students
Indiana will provide three million face masks to K-through-12 students. Indiana Economic Development Corporation Chief of Staff Luke Bosso says deliveries will start next Monday.
Continue readingIndiana Reporting Increase in COVID-19 Testing Positivity Rate
More of Indiana’s COVID-19 tests are coming back positive. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box says she’s concerned by the increase in overall COVID-19 infections.
Continue readingNumber of Marshall County COVID-19 Cases Surpasses 500
Two More COVID-19 Deaths Reported in Marshall County
Two more Marshall County residents have died from COVID-19 which brings that total to six. No new deaths were reported in Starke County where the total there remains at three. Pulaski County remains at one reported death.
Continue readingMarshall County Health Administrator Asks Residents to Wear Masks, Wash Hands
With the number of positive COVID-19 cases expected to go over the 500 mark early this week in Marshall County, Marshall County Health Administrator Ashley Garcia asks residents to wear masks when out in the public and to continue with a rigorous hand washing regimen.
Continue readingState Health Department Releases Updated COVID-19 Numbers
The Indiana State Department of Health released an update in COVID-19 numbers Monday.
Continue readingSchools Preparing for the New School Year
Many schools are welcoming students back today for extra-curricular activities and co-curricular activities while making final plans for the upcoming school year.
Continue readingOne More COVID-19 Death Reported in Marshall County, COVID-19 Cases Increase
Marshall County recorded its fourth COVID-19 death, according to Sunday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health.
Continue readingMarshall County COVID-19 Case Numbers Surge
Over 50 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Marshall County in Saturday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Case Numbers Jump in Marshall, Starke Counties
The total number of COVID-19 cases in Marshall County and Starke County jumped in Friday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Case Numbers continue to Increase
The local total number of COVID-19 cases has increased in Marshall County and Starke County, according to Thursday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health.
Continue readingMore Organizations Benefit from Rapid Response Grants in Marshall County
Additional rounds of COVID-19 Rapid Response grants were awarded during the last part of June.
Continue readingGovernor Announces New Stage in Back on Track Plan
In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, Governor Eric Holcomb has amended the Back on Track plan to include a stage of 4.5.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Case Numbers Jump Locally in Updated Report
The number of patients who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 jumped locally in Wednesday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health.
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