Indiana does not have to choose between protecting the lives of Hoosiers and protecting the state’s economy, according to Governor Eric Holcomb.
Continue readingGovernor Holcomb: Protecting Lives, Economy ‘Not an Either/Or Choice’
Executive Order Makes It Easier for Pharmacy Students to Start Working during COVID-19 Pandemic
Indiana is taking steps to put new pharmacists to work during the COVID-19 public health emergency. An executive order from Governor Eric Holcomb Wednesday lets pharmacy students who’ve completed their required coursework apply for a temporary license without the need for certain exams and a background check.
Continue readingMore Hoosiers Dying at Home as COVID-19 Concerns Reduce Hospital Visits
The spread of COVID-19 has coincided with an increase in people dying at home from apparently unrelated causes. During state officials’ COVID-19 briefing Wednesday, State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said that Hoosiers seem to be more careful about going to the hospital.
Continue readingSen. Young: Federal COVID-19 Money Heading to Indiana Residents, Businesses
Federal help is starting to make its way to Indiana residents and businesses. U.S. Senator Todd Young gave an update on the CARES Act during state officials’ COVID-19 press conference Tuesday.
Continue readingOver 400 COVID-19 Deaths Recorded by Indiana State Department of Health
The Indiana State Department of Health reported an additional 49 deaths in its daily report on Wednesday, pushing the total of COVID-19 Indiana deaths up to 436.
Continue readingMarshall County Applying for CDBG Grant for COVID-19 Assistance
The Marshall County Council members reviewed the application for Community Development Block Grant funds from the Office of Community and Rural Affairs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Allows Long-Term Care Facilities to Relocate Residents to Slow Spread of COVID-19
Long-term care facilities may now move or discharge residents to try to stop the spread of COVID-19. An order issued Tuesday by State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box allows residents to be moved within or between facilities, including to places in other cities or counties.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Updates Guidelines for Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Sites
The Indiana State Department of Health is expanding the list of who can get tested for COVID-19 at its four drive-through clinics. Up until now, it was limited to health care professionals, first responders, and other essential workers showing symptoms of COVID-19.
Continue readingWestville Correctional Facility Inmate Dies of COVID-19
An inmate at the Westville Correctional Facility has died from COVID-19. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box announced the death during state officials’ COVID-19 briefing Tuesday.
Continue readingMarshall County Health Nurse Explains Reporting Procedures
Marshall County Health Nurse Lisa Letsinger took time to address reporters Tuesday afternoon who brought up concerns of residents surrounding the reporting of COVID-19 cases.
Continue readingIndiana State Department of Health Reports 37 Additional COVID-19 Deaths
The latest statistics from the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) indicated that an additional 37 Hoosiers have died as a result of COVID-19 which brings the state total to 387.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Hope to Open County Buildings, Businesses in May
Marshall County Commission President Kevin Overmyer said he hopes the county can get back to business at the beginning of May.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Request $50,000 in COVID-19 Funds
The Marshall County Council members considered a request by the commissioners on Monday morning to transfer $50,000 into a COVID-19 Pandemic 2020 fund.
Continue readingPlymouth Clerk-Treasurer Warns City Officials about Spending
Plymouth Clerk-Treasurer Jeanine Xaver warned city officials and department heads to do what they can to limit spending in 2020 during Monday night’s Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety meeting.
Continue readingGovernor Opposes Releasing Department of Correction Inmates due to COVID-19
Governor Eric Holcomb says he doesn’t support the idea of releasing low-level offenders from the Department of Correction to protect them from COVID-19. “We’ve got our offenders in a safe place, we believe, maybe even safer than just letting them out, to avoid contracting this COVID-19,” Holcomb said during state officials’ COVID-19 press conference Monday.
Continue readingIndiana Manufacturers Stepping Up Fight Against COVID-19
Indiana manufacturers are switching their production to personal protection equipment. The Indiana Economic Development Corporation says the state has purchased more than 1.9 million pieces of PPE from 15 Indiana companies.
Continue readingSocial Distancing Has Delayed Indiana’s COVID-19 Surge, Says State Health Commissioner
COVID-19 has now been reported in all 92 Indiana counties, according to the latest update from the Indiana State Department of Health. Now, State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box says the peak is still likely a few weeks away.
Continue readingISDH Releases New Information on Coronavirus Website
The Indiana State Department of Health released additional statistics regarding COVID-19 on its coronavirus website.
Continue readingStarke County Man Dies from COVID-19
Starke County is reporting its first COVID-19 death. A Starke County man died Saturday at Ft. Wayne Lutheran Hospital, according to the Starke County Health Department. Health officials say the man was over the age of 50 and had multiple serious preexisting conditions.
Continue readingTenth COVID-19 Case Reported in Starke County
Starke County Health Nurse Frank Lynch reported the tenth positive COVID-19 case Sunday morning.
