Thirteen additional people in Marshall County tested positive with COVID-19, according to Thursday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. Starke County and Pulaski County did not have any new cases to report.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Reviews Updated Visitation Guidelines for Long-Term Care Facilities
Visiting loved ones in long-term care facilities continues to get easier. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box reviewed the latest guidance from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services during Wednesday’s press conference.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Says Indiana Is Getting Fewer Vaccine Doses than Other States
About 13 percent of Indiana’s population is now fully vaccinated against COVID-19. But health officials say the state is getting fewer doses per resident than many others.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Updates County Metrics Map
Starke County is in the blue status this week which depicts a low community spread of COVID-19 on the state’s County Metrics Map, while Marshall County and Pulaski County are in the yellow status which means a moderate community spread of COVID-19.
Continue reading55 N.J.-S.P. Staff Members Vaccinated in On-Site Clinic
Fifty-five North Judson-San Pierre teachers and staff members took advantage of an on-site COVID-19 vaccination clinic Monday. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin said during Tuesday’s school board meeting that she was happy with the turnout.
Continue readingSeven New COVID-19 Cases Reported Locally
For the second day in a row, there were no new cases of COVID-19 in Starke County, according to Tuesday’s daily COVID-19 report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. School Board to Consider List of Summer School Courses Tonight
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will consider the list of summer school courses tonight. Members will also get updates on the elementary school project, N.J.-S.P.’s COVID-19 response, coronavirus relief funding, and proposed legislation.
Continue readingFour New COVID-19 Cases Reported Locally
Three more people in Marshall County and one person in Pulaski County were listed as newly diagnosed COVID-19 cases in Monday’s daily COVID-19 report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingOver 700 New Cases of COVID-19 Reported in the State
There were 701 additional people diagnosed with COVID-19 in the state, according to Sunday’s daily report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingFifteen New COVID-19 Cases in Tri-County Area
Fifteen additional people in the Tri-County area have been diagnosed with COVID-19, according to Saturday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingState Health Officials Work to Fix Vaccine Registration Glitch, Update Vaccination Dashboard
A technical glitch may have been making it take longer for Hoosiers to get a COVID-19 vaccine appointment. Those who used the “find next available appointment” option were sometimes reportedly directed to a later date, even though earlier appointments were actually available.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Urges Worshipers to Keep Wearing Masks in Church for Now
The idea of churches not requiring face masks is drawing concern from the state health commissioner. During Wednesday’s press conference, Dr. Kris Box noted that there may still be some high-risk individuals who haven’t been vaccinated yet.
Continue readingNumber of New Local COVID-19 Cases Remains Low
The Indiana Department of Health announced Friday that 973 additional people in the state have been diagnosed with COVID-19 with 11 of those people in Marshall County, one person in Starke County and two people in Pulaski County.
Continue readingGovernor Plans to Address State about COVID-19 Roadmap
With COVID-19 cases down and vaccinations on the rise, Governor Eric Holcomb is planning an announcement about Indiana’s path forward.
Continue readingApplications Being Accepted for Indiana Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Hoosiers struggling to pay their rent due to COVID-19 can now apply for more help from the state. Applications are now being accepted for the Indiana Emergency Rental Assistance Program, according to Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority Executive Director Jacob Sipe.
Continue readingAdditional COVID-19 Deaths Reported Locally
Another person in Marshall County and one more person in Starke County have died from COVID-19, according to Thursday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingUSDA Extends Flexibilities for Free Meals for Children through September
The USDA is taking steps to make it easier for kids to keep getting free meals throughout the summer. Officials announced this week that a number of COVID-19-related waivers that were in place until the end of June have now been extended through September.
Continue readingState, Federal Health Officials Easing Visitation Restrictions at Long-Term Care Facilities
It may soon be easier to visit loved ones in long-term care facilities. State and federal health officials separately announced Wednesday that they’re easing visitation restrictions.
Continue readingTeachers, School Staff to Be Fully Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine in Indiana Starting Monday
Indiana teachers will be able to get the COVID-19 vaccine at any vaccination site in the state starting Monday. It’s been available to educators at pharmacies taking part in the federal vaccination program for the past few days.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Updates Weekly County Metrics Map
Marshall County remains in the blue status on the state’s weekly County Metrics Map in terms of the community spread of COVID-19 while Starke County and Pulaski County are in the yellow status this week.
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