Many businesses may be allowed to reopen over the coming weeks, but don’t expect any school activities to resume until at least July. Governor Eric Holcomb’s Back on Track Indiana plan clarifies that all K-12 school buildings, facilities, and grounds are closed and all activities remain canceled until June 30.
Continue readingIndiana State Department of Health to Conduct Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing in Plymouth
The Indiana State Department of Health will host a drive-through COVID-19 testing site in Plymouth later this week. The testing will be held Wednesday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EDT at Plymouth High School.
Continue readingMore COVID-19 Cases Reported in Marshall, Pulaski Counties
The number of COVID-19 cases in Marshall and Pulaski counties continues to increase. Pulaski County has had 29 residents test positive, according to Sunday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health, an increase of three from the previous day. Marshall County added one case, bringing the total to 31 with one death.
Continue readingAnother Pulaski County Resident Tests Positive for COVID-19
The number of Pulaski County residents who’ve tested positive for COVID-19 is now up to 26. Out of over 200 tests taken in the county, almost 13 percent have come back positive, according to Saturday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health. This comes as neighboring Cass County has seen its number of cases rise to 1,224.
Continue readingMarshall, Pulaski Counties Report More COVID-19 Cases
Marshall and Pulaski counties are reporting more cases of COVID-19. Marshall County has now had 30 residents test positive with one death, according to Friday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health. Pulaski County is up to 25 positive cases. Starke County remains at 16 cases and one death.
Continue readingMarshall County Building Open to the Public on Monday, May 4
The Marshall County Building will open to the public on Monday, May 4 at 8 a.m.
Continue readingIndiana COVID-19 Deaths Reach 1,000
The total number of Hoosiers who have died from COVID-19 is now over 1,000.
Continue readingState Working to Maintain Nation’s Food Supply, While Protecting Meatpacking Plant Workers’ Health
Protecting the health of meat processing plant workers without jeopardizing the nation’s food supply chain is a challenge being faced by state officials. President Trump this week ordered meatpacking plants to stay open. At the same time, the Indiana State Department of Health is dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak at the Tyson plant in Logansport.
Continue readingOver 17,000 Hoosiers Diagnosed with COVID-19
The total number of Indiana residents diagnosed with COVID-19 is now 17,182.
Continue readingGovernor Not Offering Hints on Stay-at-Home Order Adjustments until Friday
Governor Eric Holcomb will be adjusting and maybe easing his stay-at-home order Friday, but don’t expect to hear many specifics before then. During his press conference Tuesday, Holcomb said he’ll be working on plans right up until that point.
Continue readingState Department of Health Says Tyson Plant ‘Very Receptive’ to State’s Instructions
Whether a Logansport meatpacking plant is doing enough to protect its workers was one of the issues addressed during state officials’ COVID-19 press conference Tuesday. An outbreak at the Tyson plant has caused the number of cases in Cass County to spike to more than 1,100.
Continue readingAnother 50 COVID-19 Testing Sites to Open in Indiana in Coming Weeks
Another 50 COVID-19 testing sites will soon be coming to Indiana. Indiana State Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lindsay Weaver announced Tuesday that the state has reached an agreement with OptumServe Health Services to operate the new sites.
Continue readingCass County Reports Another High COVID-19 Daily Case Count
COVID-19 test results revealed another 85 cases of the virus in Cass County as reported in the daily Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) report.
Continue readingTargeted Testing Continues at Westville Correctional Facility
More cases of COVID-19 can be expected at the Westville Correctional Facility, according to the Indiana Department of Correction’s chief medical officer.
Continue readingLa Porte, Cass Counties Show Increase in COVID-19 cases
The positive COVID-19 cases in La Porte County and Cass County increased significantly as shown in Sunday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health.
Continue readingPulaski County COVID-19 Cases Increase, New Report from ISDH
Another 718 Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at the Indiana State Department of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and private laboratories. Nearly 14,400 people have now tested positive for the virus to date.
Continue readingIndiana State Department of Health to Add New Statistic to COVID-19 Dashboard
The Indiana State Department of Health’s coronavirus website will be featuring an additional statistic.
Continue readingIndiana COVID-19 Statistics Show More Positive Cases, Deaths
The Indiana State Department of Health reported on Friday that an additional 656 Indiana residents tested positive of COVID-19 through testing at the Indiana State Department of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and private laboratories.
Continue readingRandom COVID-19 Testing to Start Saturday, As Part of Statewide Study
Random testing for COVID-19 will begin on Saturday throughout the state. The Indiana State Department of Health has partnered with the Indiana University Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health on a scientific study to get a clearer picture of COVID-19’s spread.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Outbreak at Logansport Meatpacking Plant Creating Challenges for Farmers
The closure of a Logansport meatpacking plant due to COVID-19 is creating challenges for farmers across the state. Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch, who serves as secretary of agriculture and rural development, says the closure is a huge concern.
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