The Indiana State Department of Health announced Friday that 1,253 additional people in the state have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing which is one of the largest daily reports since the onset of the health pandemic, although the new positive cases were determined between Aug. 4 and Aug. 6.
Continue readingState School Superintendent Leaving Most Reopening Guidance Up to Medical Experts
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jennifer McCormick is acknowledging school officials’ desire for more COVID-19 guidance but says she’s simply following the advice of medical professionals. McCormick addressed the question of whether or not schools should be open, during a virtual media briefing Thursday.
Continue readingLarge Single-Day State Increase of COVID-19 Cases
The Indiana State Department of Health announced Thursday that 1,051 additional people have been diagnosed with COVID-19 which brings the total number of Indiana residents known to have COVID-19 to 71,015.
Continue readingNumber of COVID-19 Cases Increase Locally
The number of local COVID-19 cases is increasing, according to the latest report from the Indiana State Department of Health.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Case Counts Holding Steady Locally
The Indiana State Department of Health announced Tuesday that 836 additional residents in the state were diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing.
Continue readingStarke, Pulaski Counties See Slight Increase in COVID-19 Cases
Starke County and Pulaski County saw a slight increase in positive COVID-19 cases in the latest report from the Indiana State Department of Health.
Continue readingStarke, Marshall Counties Each Report Four New COVID-19 Cases
Starke and Marshall counties have each had another four residents test positive for COVID-19. The revised totals are now 742 positive cases in Marshall County and 164 in Starke County, according to the Indiana State Department of Health. Pulaski County’s cumulative total remains at 71.
Continue readingMarshall, Starke, Pulaski Counties Report More COVID-19 Cases
Local COVID-19 cases continue to add up. Another eight Marshall County residents have tested positive, according to Saturday’s numbers from the Indiana State Department of Health. Starke County had another four positive cases, while Pulaski County had one new positive case.
Continue readingMarshall County Reports 22nd COVID-19-Related Death
Another Marshall County resident has died after testing positive for COVID-19. Marshall County has now had 22 COVID-related deaths, according to Friday’s numbers from the Indiana State Department of Health. That gives the county a higher per-capita death rate than any of its neighbors.
Continue readingGovernor Extends Public Health Emergency, Clarifies School Face Mask Requirements
Governor Eric Holcomb has extended Indiana’s public health emergency declaration into September. The declaration was first issued on March 6 and has now been extended five times. It remains in effect until September 2, unless it’s renewed again.
Continue readingMore COVID-19 Deaths Reported in Starke, Marshall Counties
The number of local COVID-19 deaths is rising.
Continue readingIndiana Revises Long-Term Care COVID-19 List, Staff Cases Reported at Knox Facility
The Indiana State Department of Health continues to revise its list of COVID-19 cases in long-term care facilities. The state has asked facilities to report their historical case data from March 1 through July 14.
Continue readingSixth Starke County Resident Dies of COVID-19
Another Starke County resident has died of COVID-19, according to Wednesday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health.
Continue readingTwo More Local COVID-19 Deaths Reported
Two more local residents have died from COVID-19, according to the latest report from the Indiana State Department of Health.
Continue readingMore Residents Test Positive for COVID-19, Local Drive-Thru Testing Sites Continue
The Indiana State Department of Health announced Monday that 561 additional people in the state have been diagnosed with COVID-19. The total number of Indiana residents that have tested positive is 62,907.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Case Numbers Keep Rising
The number of positive COVID-19 cases keeps going up in the state. In Sunday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health, 860 additional residents in the state were found to have been diagnosed with COVID-19 which brings the state cumulative total to 62,372.
Continue readingMarshall County COVID-19 Case Count Reaches 700
Marshall County’s positive COVID-19 case numbers hit 700 in Saturday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health. That is an increase of five from Friday.
Continue readingOver 1,000 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Statewide
The Indiana State Department of Health announced that 1,011 additional residents in the state have been diagnosed with COVID-19.
Continue readingPlymouth Long-Term Care Facility Reports Nine COVID-19 Deaths, 50 Residents Infected
Indiana has released a preliminary list of COVID-19 cases at each long-term care facility. Locally, Miller’s Merry Manor of Plymouth reported nine resident deaths, 50 residents infected, and 29 staff members infected. The data released by the Indiana State Department of Health Wednesday includes cases from the start of the pandemic up until July 14.
Continue readingTwo More Marshall County COVID-19 Deaths Reported, More Hoosiers Test Positive for COVID-19
Two more Marshall County residents have died of COVID-19, bringing the overall total to 18, according to the Indiana State Department of Health. No other local deaths were reported. The state reported a total of 17 additional people statewide who are confirmed to have died from COVID-19.
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