The Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus was detected in a specimen collected from an Indiana resident, according to an announcement from the Indiana Department of Health Sunday.
Continue readingOfficials Warn of COVID-19 Vaccine Survey Scam
A new scam is targeting residents who have received their COVID-19 vaccine.
Continue readingState Working on Issue with Obtaining Death Certificates
Indiana Department of Health officials are working to get to the bottom of a computer issue that is creating difficulty in allowing people to retrieve death certificates.
Continue readingThousands of Hoosiers Over 70 Sign up for COVID-19 Vaccine
Nearly 60,000 Indiana residents ages 70 to 79 have already signed up to receive the COVID-19 vaccine as of mid-afternoon Wednesday. The announcement of the next phase of vaccine rollout to that age group was made at 9 a.m. Wednesday morning.
Signup is available online at http://www.ourshot.in.gov or by calling 211.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Clarifies Positivity Calculations
Indiana Department of Health officials have changed the way they calculate positivity rates after a computer software glitch was found.
Continue readingState to Stay at Stage 5, State Health Commissioner Tests Positive for COVID-19
Governor Eric Holcomb chose Wednesday to allow the state to stay in the fifth stage in his Back on Track plan to reopen the state in the COVID-19 health pandemic.
Continue readingHealth Officials Urge Hoosiers to Get Flu Shot
Indiana State Health Commissioner Dr. Kristina Box urges Indiana residents to get a flu shot before the height of the flu season.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Encourages Residents to Get Tested for COVID-19
Indiana State Health Commissioner Dr. Kristina Box is encouraging residents to get tested for COVID-19 if they are experiencing symptoms.
Continue readingGovernor Holcomb Encourages Hoosiers to Mask up
Governor Eric Holcomb announced an initiative Wednesday that encourages residents to wear a mask when out in public.
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