State School Superintendent Leaving Most Reopening Guidance Up to Medical Experts

Superintendent Dr. Jennifer McCormick answers questions during a virtual media briefing Thursday.

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.

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Plymouth 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.

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