A new scam is targeting residents who have received their COVID-19 vaccine.
Continue readingChanges Coming for Pulaski County COVID-19 Testing, Vaccination Sites
Pulaski County will be moving its COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites next month. Terri Hansen with the Pulaski County Health Department told the county commissioners Monday that vaccinations will continue to be offered at the Winamac Knights of Columbus until May 1. After that, they’ll move to the Health Department office.
Continue readingStarke, Marshall Counties Report More COVID-19 Cases
Starke County has reported another five COVID-19 cases, while Marshall County had another four. That’s according to Sunday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingMore COVID-19 Cases Reported in Starke, Marshall Counties
More COVID-19 cases have been reported in Starke and Marshall counties. Starke County had another four cases, while Marshall County had nine, according to Saturday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingKnox Mayor Urges Residents to Keep Wearing Masks, Get Vaccinated
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok is urging residents to continue wearing masks when out in public. He notes that businesses still have the option to require employees to wear masks, even though Governor Holcomb eased the statewide mask mandate to an advisory.
Continue readingMarshall County Reports Largest Single-Day Increase in COVID-19 Cases since Early February
Marshall County is reporting its largest single-day increase in COVID-19 cases in over two months. Another 18 positive cases have been reported, according to Friday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski Schools to Resume Allowing Outside Use of Facilities
The Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation is easing one of its remaining COVID-19 restrictions.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Hosts Walk-in COVID-19 Vaccine Days
The former Roosevelt High School in Gary will be the site of the Indiana Department of Health’s walk-in days Sunday, April 11 and Monday, April 12.
Continue readingPulaski Health Officer Recommends Requiring Masks in Government Buildings, Medical Facilities
Pulaski County appears likely to follow the state’s lead when it comes to face mask requirements. Nathan Origer with the county’s Incident Management Team shared some of County Health Officer Dr. Rex Allman’s recommendations with the county commissioners Monday.
Continue readingHealth Officials Encouraging Younger Hoosiers to Get Vaccinated
Young adults are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, and while they’re at a lower risk of severe illness, state health officials say it’s still a good idea for them to get the shot. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box says Michigan is seeing a larger proportion of their COVID hospitalizations from people in their thirties.
Continue readingMore COVID-19 Cases Reported in Starke and Marshall Counties, No New Deaths in Indiana
More COVID-19 cases have been reported in Starke and Marshall counties. Starke County had another three cases, according to Sunday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health, while Marshall County had another five.
Continue readingMarshall, Starke, Pulaski Counties All Report New COVID-19 Cases
Another seven COVID-19 cases have been reported in Marshall County, according to Saturday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. Pulaski County had three new cases, while Starke County had one. Another five COVID-19 deaths have been confirmed in Indiana, bringing the state’s total confirmed death count to 12,667.
Continue readingMarshall County Reports 108th COVID-19 Death
Another Marshall County resident has died while positive for COVID-19. The death occurred Tuesday, according to Friday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. That brings the county’s total number of COVID-19 deaths up to 108. Another nine positive cases were reported in Marshall County, while Starke County had another four.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Variants Picking Up Steam, According to State Health Commissioner
Indiana’s state health commissioner is warning Hoosiers not to behave as if the pandemic is over. “We have said before that we are in a race between the vaccine and the variants. Unfortunately, right now, the variants are picking up steam,” Dr. Kris Box said during Wednesday’s press conference. “Indiana has now reported 137 cases of the U.K. B.1.1.7 variant.”
Continue readingVaccine Studies for Children, Pregnant Women Looking Promising, According to Health Officials
Children as young as 12 could be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine by the summer. Indiana Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lindsay Weaver says Pfizer plans to seek an FDA emergency use authorization soon.
Continue readingNewly-Eligible Hoosiers Signing Up for Vaccine, State Lifting Residency Requirements
Twenty-one thousand Hoosiers signed up for a COVID-19 vaccine in the first 30 minutes after the state expanded eligibility Wednesday. During Wednesday’s press conference, State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said that number was up to 96,000 by noon.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Expands
The Indiana State Department of Health officially expanded the COVID-19 eligibility Wednesday which makes residents 16 and older eligible to sign up for a free COVID-19 vaccine. The expansion makes more than 1.3 million additional people eligible to receive a vaccine.
Meanwhile, those who still do not have access to the vaccine, will be able to get their covid supplies at McDaidPharmacy.ie.
Continue readingMass Vaccination Clinic in Gary to open April 7
A mass vaccination clinic will open for eight weeks April 7 in Gary that is anticipated to assist over 100,000 Hoosiers in getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Vaccine Age Eligibility Expands
Indiana residents who are 30 and older can now make an appointment to receive a free COVID-19 vaccine.
Continue readingHoosiers May Have to Wait Longer for Vaccine Appointments As Eligibility Expands
Indiana plans to expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to anyone 16 and older next Wednesday, but it might take a while before they actually get the vaccine. The increase in eligible Hoosiers will likely exceed the increase in available doses next week, but State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box says she expects the state to have enough vaccine for everyone who wants it by May.
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