Pulaski County has elevated to a red designation on the Indiana Department of Health’s County Metrics Map Wednesday showing very high positivity and community spread of COVID-19.
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Starke County Commissioners Decide to Keep County Buildings Closed to Public
The Starke County Commissioners agreed to keep the county buildings closed to the public for another two weeks.
Continue readingMore COVID-19 Deaths Reported in Marshall, Pulaski Counties
Four more people have died of COVID-19 in Marshall County and two more COVID-19 deaths were reported in Pulaski County, according to Tuesday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingRapid COVID-19 Tests to Be Put to Use in Pulaski County Jail
Pulaski County will soon be testing its jail inmates for COVID-19. Sheriff Jeff Richwine told the county commissioners Monday that his department has gotten some rapid tests from the Indiana Department of Correction, and now the jailers are being trained how to use them.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Relief Funding ‘a Godsend’ for North Judson Businesses
North Judson businesses are thanking the town for helping them survive during the COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier this fall, the town was able to award a total of $220,000 in grants to 30 businesses, with money from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs’ COVID-19 Response Program, as well as the town’s revolving loan fund.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre Reports More COVID-19 Cases
Another four COVID-19 cases have been reported at the North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation. In a Facebook post Monday, Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin said the cases involve three junior/senior high school students and one elementary school staff member.
Continue readingSmall Local Increases in COVID-19 Cases
A smaller number of COVID-19 cases were reported locally, according to Monday’s information from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingMore Double-Digit COVID-19 Cases Reported Locally
Marshall County saw an increase of 73 positive COVID-19 cases in Sunday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health, Starke County had 29 new cases, and there were 11 new cases in Pulaski County. Marshall County has had 3,636 positive cases since March, while Starke County has an overall total of 1,141 and 546 in Pulaski County.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Reports Nearly 7,800 New Cases of COVID-19
Nearly 7,800 additional people have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in Indiana, with 94 new cases in Marshall County, 38 new cases in Starke County and 18 new cases in Pulaski County, according to Saturday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingMore Health Care Professionals, College Students Needed for Reserve Workforces
Hoosiers continue signing up to fill critical roles in the fight against COVID-19. During Wednesday’s COVID-19 press conference, State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box reported that the health care and college student reserve workforces have added hundreds of members over the past few days.
Continue readingNational Guardsmen Adjusting to Long-Term Care Facility Deployments
Hundreds of Indiana National Guardsmen are currently deployed in the state’s long-term care facilities, as part of the fight against COVID-19. Staff Sgt. Maira Beltran is one of them. She had the chance to discuss her experience at the Morrison Woods Health Campus in Muncie during Governor Holcomb’s COVID-19 press conference Wednesday.
Continue readingMore COVID-19 Cases, Deaths Reported Locally
The Indiana Department of Health announced Friday that 8,003 additional people have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the state with 41 cases of those reported in Marshall County, 33 in Starke County and 20 in Pulaski County.
Continue readingIndiana Hopes to Vaccinate Frontline Health Care Workers, Long-Term Care Residents by End of Year
Indiana’s frontline health care workers and long-term care facility residents could be vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of the year. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said Wednesday that both Pfizer and Moderna have now applied for an FDA emergency use authorization, and Indiana is preparing to receive limited supplies as early as mid-December.
Continue readingNorth Judson Christmas Tree Lighting Set for Tonight
The Town of North Judson says it’s going ahead with tonight’s tree lighting ceremony at Norwayne Field, but with some COVID-related adjustments. In a Facebook post Thursday, town officials say the Christmas parade starts at 5:45, and the tree will be lit at 6:00.
Continue readingRensselaer Business Gets Federal Certification for N95 Masks
Millions of high-grade face masks will soon be made in Jasper County. Indiana Face Mask has gotten its federal certification to make N95 masks, according to Governor Eric Holcomb.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. Schools to Allow Close Contacts of COVID-19 Cases to Keep Working
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation is easing COVID-19 quarantine restrictions, following adjustments to state and federal guidelines. Starting Monday, staff members who’ve come into close contact with someone who’s tested positive but aren’t showing symptoms themselves will have the option to return to work.
Continue readingIndiana, Starke County Break Records for New COVID-19 Cases
Indiana has set another record for new COVID-19 cases. The Indiana Department of Health reported another 8,527 cases Thursday, the state’s largest single-day increase since the pandemic began.
Continue readingCulver Community Schools to Return to In-Person Learning Monday, More Students and Staff Test Positive
Culver Community Schools students may be learning from home, but COVID-19 continues to spread. In her weekly update, Superintendent Karen Shuman said six students became positive since the switch to virtual learning. Two more adults have tested positive, while another three are waiting for their test results.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Streamlines Contact Tracing, CDC Eases Quarantine Guidelines
The Indiana Department of Health has streamlined the contact tracing interview process. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said Wednesday that contact tracers are now focusing on notifying the person of a positive test result, what symptoms to look for, and how to isolate.
Continue readingTwo North Judson-San Pierre School Bus Drivers Test Positive for COVID-19
Two bus drivers for the North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation recently tested positive for COVID-19, according to information released by Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin.
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