Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel announced a few changes to procedures at the Sheriff’s Department that are directly related to slowing the spread of COVID-19.
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COVID-19 Deaths Reach 14 in Indiana
Officials from the Indiana State Department of Health say that 14 COVID-19 deaths have been reported in the state.
Continue readingState Agencies Fielding Thousands of Calls about Unemployment, Essential Businesses
Efforts to help ease the economic impact of the state’s stay-at-home order were shared during Tuesday’s press conference with Governor Holcomb and other state officials.
Continue readingGovernor Holcomb, State Officials Give Update on COVID-19 Response
As Indiana continues to fight the spread of COVID-19, Governor Eric Holcomb says that businesses, organizations, and average citizens are stepping forward to help.
Continue readingMarshall County Facilities Close, Essential Employees to Continue Services
Marshall County Commission President Kevin Overmyer signed a resolution Tuesday afternoon that calls for the emergency closure of all county facilities until April 6.
Continue readingNo Cases of COVID-19 in Marshall County, County Officials Give Guidance
While there are no positive cases of COVID-19 in Marshall County reported by the Indiana State Department of Health, Marshall County officials insist that the community needs to work together to help in this time of public health emergency.
Continue readingISDH Reports 107 New Positive Cases of COVID-19, 12 Deaths
The number of new positive cases and deaths of COVID-19 continues to grow as Indiana attempts to isolate the spread of the coronavirus.
Continue readingMarshall County Task Force Focuses on Community Awareness, Safety
Members of a Marshall County Task Force are doing what they can to inform county employees and residents concerning COVID-19.
Continue readingMarshall County Officials Working to Get Supplies
Marshall County officials are attempting to get donations of supplies or purchasing supplies to assist the long-term care facilities to helping to fight the spread of COVID-19.
Continue readingPlymouth Mayor Presents Executive Order, Declares Public Health Emergency
The Mayor of Plymouth has declared a public health disaster emergency, as ratified by the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members Monday night.
Continue readingTown of Bourbon Declares Public Health Emergency
The Bourbon Town Council members approved a resolution Monday night declaring a public health emergency.
Continue readingIndiana to Launch Hotline to Help Businesses with Stay-at-Home Order
Businesses and industries will soon be able to get some guidance with Indiana’s stay-at-home order. The state will launch a Critical Industries Hotline Tuesday morning at 9:00 EDT.
Continue readingStarke County Reports Its First Case of COVID-19
Starke County has its first case of COVID-19. The Starke County Health Department announced a presumptive positive case of the novel coronavirus Monday morning. The Health Department says the patient is self-isolating and home, and no additional information about the person will be released due to privacy laws.
Continue readingOSHA Offers Guidance to Prepare Workplaces for COVID-19
Businesses and workplaces that are staying open during the COVID-19 pandemic are getting some guidance from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Continue readingMarshall County Health Department Looking for Donations
Officials from the Marshall County Health Department are asking the community private sector manufacturing companies to consider donating personal protective equipment for healthcare partners in the fight against COVID-19.
Continue readingIndiana State Department of Health Announces New COVID-19 Cases, Additional Death
The number of Indiana residents now diagnosed with COVID-19 through the Indiana State Department of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and private laboratories is now 259.
Continue readingTwo More Hoosiers Die of COVID-19
Another two Hoosiers have died of COVID-19. The Indiana State Department of Health says the patients were from Scott and Marion counties. Both were over the age of 50 with underlying medical conditions.
Continue readingMore Than 200 Hoosiers Have Now Tested Positive for COVID-19
The number of positive COVID-19 cases in Indiana has surpassed 200. As of Sunday morning, almost 1,500 Hoosiers had been tested for the coronavirus, and 201 tested positive, according to the Indiana State Department of Health.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council to Consider Public Health Emergency Declaration Monday
The Town of Bourbon may soon declare a public health emergency. The town council will meet in an emergency session Monday to consider a resolution declaring the emergency.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Exposure Reported at Bremen Boys & Girls Club
The Bremen Boys & Girls Club is believed to have been exposed to a presumptive positive COVID-19 patient. The Marshall County Health Department says it was notified Saturday that the exposure happened on March 9. Health Department officials say they’ve begun a contact investigation and will continue to gather information.
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