Indiana has expanded COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to any Hoosier age 50 and older. Governor Holcomb announced the expansion during a press conference Wednesday afternoon.
Continue readingIndiana Again Expands COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility
Star City COVID-19 Testing Site Remains Open despite Low Usage
The OptumServe COVID 19 Testing site in Star City will remain open until at least the end of the month, even though it isn’t seeing much use. Pulaski County Incident Management Team Liaison Nathan Origer told the county commissioners Monday that the Indiana Department of Health wants it to stay open for now.
Continue readingKnox Cautiously Moving Ahead with Plans for Summer Events
The City of Knox is cautiously moving ahead with plans for summer events. Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council last week that he’s booked two bands for July’s Fun Day in the Park, while Magic Bus will perform the night before, thanks to a grant from the Rural Indiana Performance Fund.
Continue readingPulaski Memorial Hospital Updates Visitor Restrictions
Pulaski Memorial Hospital has updated its visitor restrictions. Visitors will be screened for fever and other COVID-19 symptoms, and they must be identified by the patient or the patient’s health representative. General visiting hours are 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Continue readingTippy’s Loan Request to Be Considered by Pulaski County Commissioners Tonight
A Winamac restaurant’s request for more financial help from Pulaski County is expected to be considered by the county commissioners tonight. Tippy’s is requesting money through the county’s Revolving Loan Fund to help relocate the business, according to draft minutes from the February Community Development Commission meeting. The business is still paying off a similar loan from its last move.
Continue readingState Officials Defending Age-Based Vaccine Rollout amid Calls for Teacher Vaccination
There’s still no word on when teachers may become eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Indiana is using an age-based approach to the vaccine rollout, with the only exceptions being health care workers, first responders, and now individuals with specific medical conditions.
Continue readingJohnson & Johnson Vaccine Could Arrive in Indiana Next Week
A third COVID-19 vaccine could arrive in Indiana as soon as next week. An emergency use authorization for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is currently under consideration with the FDA.
Continue readingState to Withhold COVID-19 Vaccine from Clinics That Repeatedly Ignore Eligibility Rules
Vaccination clinics that repeatedly ignore the state’s eligibility rules will stop getting doses, according to State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box.
Continue readingTransPorte to Resume Service to Grocery Stores, House-to-House Trips
The City of LaPorte is adding back some of the public transportation service that was suspended due to COVID-19 concerns. Starting Monday, TransPorte buses will once again offer rides to grocery stores and from one house to another, according to a city press release. Buses are still limited to four riders at a time, and passengers are required to wear masks.
Continue readingGovernor to Extend COVID-19 Restrictions by another Month
Indiana’s current COVID-19 restrictions will remain in place for another 30 days. During his weekly press conference Wednesday, Governor Eric Holcomb said he plans to extend both his executive order and the public health emergency declaration. “We have made remarkable progress in relatively a short period of time,” Holcomb said. “This is not a ‘mission accomplished’ moment.”
Continue readingKnox Lifting Freeze Warning, Reopening City Hall
The City of Knox is lifting its Freeze Warning today. “So make sure you turn your water off, or else, you will get billed for it,” Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council Tuesday.
Continue readingState Health Officials Seeking Guidance on Easing Long-Term Care Visitation Restrictions
When long-term care facility visitation is able to get back to normal will depend on more federal guidance. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration Chief Medical Officer Dr. Dan Rusyniak says indoor visitation is currently allowed in facilities that haven’t had any new cases in the past 14 days, as long as the seven-day positivity rate is under 10 percent in the county.
Continue readingAnother 35 COVID-19 Deaths Reported in Indiana
Another 35 Hoosiers have died while positive for COVID-19, according to Sunday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. That brings the total to 11,947 or 12,372 if probable deaths are included. The newly-reported deaths took place over the past several weeks, with one dating back to December. Another 888 positive cases were reported, with the state total now approaching 656,000.
Continue readingStarke, Pulaski Counties Each Report Four New COVID-19 Cases
The number of new COVID-19 cases has ticked slightly higher. Another seven cases were reported in Marshall County, according to Saturday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. Starke and Pulaski counties each had four new cases.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Discusses Double-Masking
Double-masking may be uncomfortable, but it’s still a good idea if you or someone you live with is at high risk of COVID-19. That’s according to State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box.
Continue readingFSSA Announces Partnership to Vaccinate Hoosiers with Developmental Disabilities
An effort to help Hoosiers with developmental disabilities get the COVID-19 vaccine gets underway Monday.
Continue readingStarke, Pulaski Counties Each Report One New COVID-19 Case
The number of new COVID-19 cases remains low, while the number of residents vaccinated continues to increase. Friday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health showed three new cases in Marshall County, one new case in Starke County, and one new case in Pulaski County.
Continue readingMore Rental Assistance Will Soon Be Available, Thanks to COVID-19 Relief Bill
More help is coming for Hoosiers struggling to pay their rent. Indiana’s gotten about $448 million for emergency rental and utility assistance, as part of the latest federal COVID-19 relief bill.
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners to Get Updates on COVID-19 Response, Renovation Projects
The Pulaski County Commissioners will get updates on the county’s COVID-19 response, along with its upcoming renovation projects this morning. A public hearing will be held for the county’s application for COVID-19 Response Program funding, and Community Development Commission Executive Director Nathan Origer is expected to give updates from the incident management team.
Continue readingPulaski County Employees May Continue Using COVID-19 Leave through March
Pulaski County government employees can continue using paid COVID-19 leave through the end of March. The extension was approved by the county council and commissioners last week.
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