There were eight new COVID-19 cases listed locally in the tri-county area, according to Monday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
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Health 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 readingWeekly Unemployment Claims Down Significantly from Last Year but Some Delays Remain
The number of weekly initial unemployment claims in Indiana is down significantly from the peak a year ago, but some Hoosiers are still waiting for their claims to be processed.
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 readingLaPorte County Keeping Mask Mandate, Gathering Restrictions through April 30
LaPorte County is keeping its mask mandate through the end of April. County Health Officer Dr. Sandra Deausy officially extended the mask requirement through April 30 in a health order Thursday.
Continue readingNineteen New COVID-19 Cases Reported Locally
Thirteen more people in Marshall County and six more people in Starke County have tested positive with COVID-19, according to Thursday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. There were no new cases reported in Pulaski County.
Continue readingEaster Egg Hunts Return in Hamlet, Culver on Saturday
The Town of Hamlet is adjusting its annual Easter Egg Hunt slightly, to allow it to go ahead during the COVID-19 pandemic. Clerk-Treasurer Kristina Pitts told the town’s park board last week that all of the age groups will still hunt for eggs at the same time, but they might be spread out more than usual.
Continue readingGovernor Signs Order to Ease Mask Mandate Next Tuesday
Governor Eric Holcomb is moving ahead with the process of lifting the statewide mask mandate. The governor signed an executive order Wednesday that removes the mask requirement in most circumstances starting on Tuesday, April 6. But during Wednesday’s press conference, Holcomb said he’ll keep an eye on the potential need going forward.
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 readingIndiana Department of Health Updates County Metrics Map
Marshall County and Pulaski County are in the blue category, while Starke County is in the yellow category on the state’s updated county metrics map that measures community spread of COVID-19.
The state also announced that 1,127 more people in the state have been diagnosed with COVID-19 with 14 people in Marshall County, eight people in Starke County and four people in Pulaski County.
Continue readingOregon-Davis Anticipates Cut in Grant Funding but $1 Million in COVID-19 Relief
One of the Oregon-Davis School Corporation’s sources of grant funding continues to decline. Superintendent Bill Bennett gave the school board an update last week on the Small, Rural School Achievement Program last week.
Continue readingThree More COVID-19 Cases Reported Locally
Marshall County reported three additional cases of COVID-19 in Tuesday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. There were no new COVID-19 cases in Starke County and there were no additional cases in Pulaski County in that report.
Continue readingSeven More People in Tri-County Area Test Positive with COVID-19
The number of new cases of COVID-19 in the area remains low, according to Monday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingWest Central Continues Planning for HVAC Upgrades, Summer Projects
The West Central School Corporation continues planning for some facility upgrades. Superintendent Dan Zylstra says the school corporation is looking at using some of its COVID-19 stimulus money to upgrade its HVAC systems.
Continue readingTransPorte Buses to Resume Saturday Service
LaPorte’s public transportation system is bringing back Saturday service. Starting this weekend, TransPorte buses will be available Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., according to a city press release. Hours were cut back in November due to COVID-19.
Continue readingTwenty New COVID-19 Cases Reported Locally
There were 20 new COVID-19 cases reported in the tri-county area, according to Sunday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
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