One more person in Marshall County has died of COVID-19, according to Saturday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
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State Health Commissioner Urges Hoosiers to Continue Precautions during Spring Break Travel
Indiana’s state health commissioner is urging Hoosiers not to let their guards down when traveling for spring break. Dr. Kris Box says it’s important to wear a mask and take the same precautions you do at home, when you go out of state.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Addresses Skepticism with COVID-19 Death Numbers
Yes, the COVID-19 pandemic that has taken the lives of more than 12,000 Hoosiers is deadlier than the typical flu. That’s according to State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box.
Continue readingOver 1,100 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in the State in Daily Report
More people in the state are testing positive with COVID-19, according to Friday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
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.
Continue readingFSSA Working to Vaccinate Homeless Hoosiers, Those with Developmental Disabilities
Efforts are underway to make sure Hoosiers experiencing homelessness aren’t left out of the vaccine distribution. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration Secretary Dr. Jennifer Sullivan says the state has been connecting shelters with local health departments, hospitals, and health centers.
Continue readingSeven New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Tri-County Area
Six more people in Marshall County and one more person in Starke County have tested positive with COVID-19, according to Thursday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. Pulaski County did not have any new cases for the second day in a row.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Working with Hospital Association to Ease Visitor Restrictions
It may soon be easier to visit loved ones in hospitals. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box says her department has been working with the Indiana Hospital Association to bring their visitation policies closer to normal, if conditions allow.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner: Pandemic Is Far from Over
Indiana may be easing its COVID-19 restrictions in the coming weeks, but the state health commissioner cautions that the pandemic is far from over. Dr. Kris Box says the number of cases of the more infectious U.K. B.1.1.7 variant is now up to 73 in Indiana, and the state’s positivity rate has risen slightly in the past week.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Updates County Metrics Map
Starke County and Marshall County are in the blue status on the state’s County Metrics Map this week which indicates a low community spread of COVID-19 while Pulaski County remains in the yellow status.
Continue readingSix New Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Tri-County Area
Gov. Holcomb to Deliver COVID-19 Address This Evening
Governor Eric Holcomb plans to outline Indiana’s next steps in the COVID-19 response during a statewide address this evening. The address comes one year after Holcomb announced his initial stay-at-home order. It’s also a year since the first local case of COVID-19 was reported in Starke County.
Continue readingState, Federal Income Tax Deadlines Pushed Back to May 17
The State of Indiana is following suit with the federal government and extending the income tax deadline to May 17. Governor Holcomb delayed the state individual income tax filing deadline in an executive order Monday, after the U.S. Treasury extended its deadline last week.
Continue readingThree New Cases of COVID-19 Reported Locally
Three more people in the tri-county area have tested positive with COVID-19, according to Monday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. Two people in Pulaski County and one person in Marshall County were diagnosed with COVID-19. Starke County did not have any new cases in Monday’s report.
Continue readingPulaski County Reports 45th COVID-19 Death
Another Pulaski County resident has died while positive for COVID-19. The death occurred on Wednesday, according to Sunday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. That brings Pulaski County’s total COVID-19 death count to 45.
Continue readingHoosiers Age 40 and Up Can Get COVID-19 Vaccine Starting Monday
Indiana will expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to any Hoosier age 40 and older starting Monday. Residents will be able to schedule an appointment at ourshot.in.gov or by calling 211.
Continue readingHospitality Industry Recovering but Hotels and Downtown Restaurants Still Facing Challenges
Indiana’s restaurants continue to recover from the impact of COVID-19, but hotels continue to face challenges. Indiana Restaurant & Lodging Association President & CEO Patrick Tamm praised the state’s recovery process during state officials’ COVID-19 press conference Wednesday.
Continue readingLocal Counties Continue to Report COVID-19 Cases in Single Digits
Local residents continue testing positive for COVID-19. Marshall County reported another seven cases, according to Thursday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. Pulaski County had three new cases, while Starke County had two.
Continue readingState Officials Continue Outreach Efforts to Encourage Vaccination
Hoosiers at the younger end of the state’s COVID-19 vaccine eligibility range are not signing up as quickly as older residents. During Wednesday’s COVID-19 press conference, State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said her department continues to work with populations where there’s been a lot of vaccine hesitancy.
Continue readingState Officials Considering How to Spend COVID-19 Relief Money
State officials are figuring out how they’ll spend Indiana’s share of the latest federal COVID-19 relief package. During Wednesday’s press conference, Governor Holcomb noted that it’ll include about $3 billion for the state and another $3 billion for local governments.
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