In its daily update, the Indiana State Department of Health announced an additional 508 have been diagnosed with COVID-19, as determined through testing from the Indiana State Department of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and private laboratories.
Starke County Health Department Reports Ninth COVID-19 Case
A ninth COVID-19 case was reported in Starke County Saturday night.
Continue readingMarshall County COVID-19 Cases Rise to 14, More State Deaths Recorded
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases in Marshall County has risen to 14 while Starke County has eight cases and Pulaski County has one case.
Continue readingState Looking at Revenue Forecast in Light of COVID-19
State officials are reviewing the revenue forecast as Indiana works to emerge from the COVID-19 response.
Continue readingState to Offer Additional Demographic Information Related to COVID-19
The Indiana State Department of Health is working to dispense more demographics to the public on its coronavirus website beginning Monday.
Continue readingTotal of COVID-19 Deaths Now at 300 in Indiana
The latest report from the Indiana State Department of Health indicates that 300 Hoosiers have now died as a result of COVID-19.
Continue readingIndiana May Consider Holding Primary Election Entirely by Mail-In Ballot
The Indiana Election Commission may consider conducting this year’s primary election entirely by mail-in ballot. During state officials’ press conference Thursday, Governor Eric Holcomb said he’s in constant contact with Secretary of State Connie Lawson, and she’s been in contact with the state chairs of both major parties.
Continue readingStarke County Reports Eighth COVID-19 Case
The number of COVID-19 cases in Starke County is now up to eight. Another positive case was confirmed by the Starke County Health Department Thursday evening.
Continue readingIndiana Reports Nearly 134,000 Unemployment Claims Last week
Indiana’s weekly unemployment claims remain near record levels. Almost 134,000 claims were filed last week, according to Indiana Department of Workforce Development Commissioner Fred Payne.
Continue readingState Officials Issue Guidance for Places of Worship during COVID-19 Pandemic
On a weekend when many would normally be heading to church and visiting family, state officials are urging Hoosiers to adjust their plans from previous years. Governor Eric Holcomb suggests that the best way religious groups can continue safely serving their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic is to close their physical locations and offer livestreams or virtual services.
Continue readingSeventh COVID-19 Case Reported in Starke County
Another positive COVID-19 case was reported in Starke County Thursday afternoon.
Continue readingMarshall County Employees Staying Safe While at Work
The essential employees working at the Marshall County government buildings are following the COVID-19 response guidelines set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Indiana State Department of Health.
Continue readingMore Hoosier Deaths Attributed to COVID-19
The number of Indiana deaths attributed to COVID-19 rose by 42 giving Thursday’s morning total of 245 Hoosiers who have died from the novel coronavirus.
Continue readingIndiana Supreme Court Denies ACLU Request to Release Eligible DOC Inmates to Shelter at Home
The Indiana Supreme Court handed down a decision this week that denies a request from the American Civil Liberties Union that would allow prisoners to be let out of prison who are at a heightened risk for severe illness or death from COVID-19. The request included early release of inmates who are within six months of their expected release date, reduction of sentences, place qualified inmates on home detention, or grant early parole.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Could Lead State Officials to Seek More Public Health Funding in Future
The current COVID-19 pandemic could lead state officials to push for more public health funding in the future. During state officials’ COVID-19 press conference Wednesday, Governor Eric Holcomb said the current situation is putting a spotlight on the state’s health challenges.
Continue readingPoint-of-Care Testing for COVID-19 Coming to Indiana
The capability to complete COVID-19 tests in a matter of minutes may soon be coming to Indiana.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Ordering Long-Term Care Facilities, Jails to Report COVID-19 Cases
The Indiana State Department of Health is taking action to slow the spread of COVID-19 in long-term care facilities. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said Wednesday that the state’s seen 31 deaths among residents of 12 facilities.
Continue readingNew Reports Show over 200 COVID-19 Deaths in Indiana
Another 439 positive COVID-19 cases were reported to the Indiana State Department of Health, according to Wednesday’s daily update. The update also noted that 203 Hoosiers have died as a result of COVID-19.
Continue readingGovernor Praises Farmers for their Generosity during COVID-19 Pandemic
Hoosier farmers are getting praise from the governor for their generosity during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Our agriculture sector has long been our state’s original calling card, for over 200 years, since we were forging our way out of the forest,” Governor Eric Holcomb said during Tuesday’s COVID-19 press conference. “And still to this day, they are stepping forward and having an impact on the most vulnerable, making sure that our communities are all stitched together and every mouth that’s in need is being cared to.”
Continue readingExecutive Order Lets Inactive EMS Professionals Return to Work during Public Health Emergency
Retired and inactive EMS professionals can now get back to work, as part of the fight against COVID-19.
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