Indiana’s primary election is coming up on June 2, and the state continues working to safely hold an election during a global pandemic. During state officials’ COVID-19 press conference Friday, Secretary of State Connie Lawson said her office has used federal CARES Act money to get personal protective equipment for poll workers and election staff in all 92 counties.
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Small businesses that missed out on the first round of supplies from the state’s PPE Marketplace may be in luck. Indiana Economic Development Corporation Chief of Staff Luke Bosso says the state’s gotten more than 20,000 requests for PPE, and the first 10,000 orders had been shipped by Friday.
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State Health Commissioner Dr Kris Box is hopeful about some of the state’s COVID-19 statistics. During Friday’s COVID-19 press conference, Box noted that the number of patients admitted to the hospital appears to be on a downward trend, going from 170 on April 1 to 71 this past Tuesday.
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A free COVID-19 testing site is opening in Plymouth Monday. Testing will be available at Menominee Elementary School at 815 Discovery Lane, according to the Marshall County Health Department. It’s one of several testing locations opening around the state as part of the Indiana State Department of Health’s agreement with OptumServe Health Services.
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The number of Starke County residents who’ve tested positive for COVID-19 is now up to 27. Another positive case was confirmed by the Starke County Health Department Friday afternoon.
Continue readingIndiana is reporting another 42 COVID-19 deaths. The state’s death count is now at 1,550, according to Friday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health. Another 141 Hoosiers are believed to have died from COVID-19 but didn’t have a positive test.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the cancellation of Fourth of July festivities in the City of Knox. Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council Tuesday that he’s decided to cancel the annual Family Fun Day.
Continue readingA recent study of the prevalence of COVID-19 in Indiana is helping health officials better understand its recovery rate. During state officials’ COVID-19 briefing Wednesday, State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said there are typically two ways to determine whether someone’s recovered.
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Tri-Township school officials are promising to gather more information before moving ahead with a proposal to close the 105-year-old LaCrosse school building.
Continue readingThe number of Starke County residents who’ve tested positive for COVID-19 is now up to 26. Another positive case was confirmed by the Starke County Health Department Thursday afternoon, followed by yet another one less than two hours later.
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The Food Bank of Northern Indiana is continuing its Friday visits to Knox. Drive-through distributions will be held tomorrow, May 15 and next Friday, May 22 from 10:00 a.m. to noon CDT at Knox Elementary School.
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Oregon-Davis has announced its graduation plans. Graduation is now scheduled for Wednesday, July 1 at 6:00 p.m. CDT at the O-D soccer field, with a rain date of July 2, according the Bobcat Blast newsletter.
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Eastern Pulaski school employees who’ve worked extra hours during the COVID-19 closure will be getting “appreciation pay.”
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Face masks still have to be worn in Winamac businesses, and those not doing so could still be charged with a Class B misdemeanor. The Winamac Town Council held an emergency meeting Wednesday to try to clarify the issue. The council has rescinded its own order requiring the use of face masks, but Pulaski County’s order remains in effect, even within the town limits.
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Medical professionals who’ve had a hard time getting personal protective equipment are getting some help from the Indiana State Department of Health. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box says 128 hospitals and 90 health departments will get a shipment of supplies this week.
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The number of Hoosiers who’ve been infected with COVID-19 could be almost 11 times greater than the official case count. The Indiana University Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health recently tested more than 4,600 residents, representing the state’s population as a whole.
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The Bass Lake Beach will remain closed to the public until July 4. Manager Larry Clarich discussed this year’s opening plans with the Starke County Park Board Tuesday.
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Starke and LaPorte hospital patients can now proceed with their elective procedures. Hospital officials say they’ve successfully resumed some outpatient elective services.
Continue readingStarke County has now had 24 residents test positive for COVID-19. Two new cases were reported by the Starke County Health Department Tuesday.
Continue readingThe Town of Winamac is outlining plans to gradually reopen its facilities to the public. The town’s parks will open on Saturday, May 30, with facility rentals tentatively scheduled to start that day, as well. Park users will have to follow the CDC’s social distancing guidelines, and gatherings will initially be limited to 100 people.
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