Starke County is the only county in the state in the blue category on the State’s County Metrics Map which shows low community spread of COVID-19. However, the county remains in the yellow advisory level and must follow the guidelines in that advisory level.
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Marshall County has reported its 100th COVID-19 death. The death occurred February 1, according to Tuesday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. Starke County’s COVID-19 death toll remains at 50, while Pulaski County’s stands at 40.
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The Pulaski County Council finalized over a million dollars in additional appropriations Monday, but not without a debate on funding for COVID-19 response. The county’s Incident Management Team asked for almost $48,000, the amount that was left unspent from last year’s $100,000 additional appropriation. But with only about $2,400 actually being spent on PPE last year, Council Member Rudy DeSabatine wasn’t comfortable approving the entire request at once.
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Two additional people in Marshall County have died of COVID-19, according to Monday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. That brings the total number of deaths in Marshall County to 99.
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In a year when COVID-19 has disrupted much of everyday life, local volunteers have used their creativity to keep helping those in need. The Kid’s Closet Ministry provides school supplies, clothing, and other resources to about Starke County 1,200 children a year. Director Linda Lewandowski says that volunteers can no longer deliver clothes directly to homes, but they found a solution that turned out to be more efficient.
Continue readingMore COVID-19 cases were reported in Marshall, Starke, and Pulaski counties Sunday. The Indiana Department of Health’s update showed 23 new cases in Marshall County, two in Starke County, and three in Pulaski County.
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The local area continues to report more COVID-19 cases. Another 19 cases were reported in Marshall County, according to Saturday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. Pulaski County had nine new cases, its largest single-day increase in almost a month. Starke County reported just one new case.
Continue readingAnother 23 COVID-19 cases have been reported in Marshall County. That’s according to Friday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. Starke County had five new cases, while Pulaski County had four.
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The number of COVID-19 tests conducted in the state is going down, but Indiana State Health Commissioner Dr. Kristina Box says it is what all state Health Departments around Indiana are seeing as of late.
Continue readingLaPorte County is easing its restrictions on bars, restaurants, and stores, as COVID-19 numbers improve. The LaPorte County Health Department says restaurants can once again offer self-service buffets and salad bars, and the six-customer-per-table limit has been lifted.
Continue readingAnother 2,403 Indiana residents have tested positive with COVID-19, according to Thursday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingIndiana State Health Commissioner Dr. Kristina Box announced that beginning Monday, February 8, the definition of a COVID-19 close contact in schools will be changed.
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Marshall County is back in the orange on the state’s COVID-19 map, while Starke and Pulaski counties moved to yellow. All three counties still have to follow orange-level restrictions, though. That means events and gatherings are limited to 25 percent of a facility’s capacity. Gatherings of more than 50 people are supposed to have a safety plan submitted ahead of time to the local health department.
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Northwest Health – Starke is easing its visitor restrictions, as the rate of new COVID-19 cases continues to decrease. Starting Wednesday, February 3, patients will be allowed one visitor age 18 and older at a time. Visiting hours are 1:00 to 7:00 p.m.
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Pulaski County has surpassed 1,000 COVID-19 cases. The county commissioners got an update Monday from Incident Management Team member Nathan Origer.
Continue readingThe number of Indiana residents testing positive for COVID-19 continues to be at a lower level with 1,733 new cases reported in Monday’s information released from the Indiana Department of Health.
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Indiana has expanded eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine. Any Hoosier age 65 and older can now sign up to get the shot, according to the Indiana Department of Health. Those eligible can register at ourshot.in.gov or by calling 211.
Continue readingPulaski County is one of many local communities competing for the third phase of COVID-19 Response Program money through the state. Community Development Commission Executive Director Nathan Origer told the county commissioners last month that while there is a variety of things that money can be used for, county officials have opted for another round of small business relief.
Continue readingLess than 15 new COVID-19 positive cases were listed locally in Sunday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
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