The number of COVID-19 deaths and hospitalizations continues to draw concern from Indiana’s state health commissioner. During Wednesday’s press conference, Dr. Kris Box said the number of deaths continues to increase, especially in long-term care facilities.
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Five more people have died of COVID-19 in the tri-county area, according to Wednesday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
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The Knox Community School Corporation is adjusting to changing COVID-19 quarantine guidelines.
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Five additional COVID-19 deaths were reported locally in Tuesday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health, but they reportedly occurred over the span of a few days.
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Hoosiers continue to step up in the fight against COVID-19. During last week’s briefing, State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said more than 4,300 people had expressed interest in the health care reserve workforce, after another survey was sent out earlier this month.
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The number of COVID-19 deaths in the state continues to climb, according to Monday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. That information contained another COVID-19 death in Starke County and one additional COVID-19 death in Pulaski County. That takes the number of deaths in Starke County up to 25 and up to 16 in Pulaski County. Marshall County has reported a total of 46 deaths since the start of the pandemic.
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Governor Holcomb is defending his use of executive orders in the fight against COVID-19. “Ultimately, in a public health emergency, whether it’s funding or agency decisions, the buck stops on my desk and that’s my responsibility,” he said during last week’s COVID-19 press conference.
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Indiana is helping to crack down on violations of COVID-19 restrictions, but is encouraging local health departments to “take the lead.”
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Another 30 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Marshall County. That brings the county’s total to 3,179, according to Sunday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. Another eight Pulaski County residents have tested positive, for a new total of 442. Starke County added five cases, bringing the total to 966.
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Two more Starke County residents died of COVID-19 on Thanksgiving Day, according to Saturday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. That brings Starke County’s total number of COVID-19 deaths up to 24.
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The Indiana Department of Health continues working to reduce the strain on COVID-19 testing labs. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said Wednesday that the high testing volume has led to longer wait times for results.
Continue readingAnother COVID-19 death has been reported in Starke County. The death occurred Monday, according to Friday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. That brings the total number of Starke County residents who’ve died while positive for COVID-19 to 22.
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A COVID-19 vaccine continues to move closer to approval. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said Wednesday that Pfizer has officially applied for an emergency use authorization from the FDA, and a meeting has been scheduled for early December to determine whether to issue it.
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The Culver Community Schools Corporation plans to continue with virtual learning next week. In her weekly update to students and families, Superintendent Karen Shuman said there are still eight staff members waiting for COVID-19 test results, after coming into contact with a known positive.
Continue readingThe number of Marshall County residents who’ve died from COVID-19 is now up to 46. Two more deaths were reported in the county, in the Thanksgiving Day update from the Indiana Department of Health. However, both of those deaths actually occurred in October.
Continue readingAnother five Pulaski County residents have died from COVID-19. Those deaths occurred between November 10 and November 24, according to Wednesday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. That brings the county’s total COVID-19 death toll up to 15.
Continue readingKnox City Government is starting to feel the effects of the COVID-19 surge. Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council Tuesday that a four-person department is now down to one.
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COVID-19 relief is making its way to Indiana’s meat processors. The Indiana State Department of Agriculture has awarded $4 million from the federal CARES Act to 41 businesses through its Indiana Meat Processing Expansion & Development Grant Program.
Continue readingAnother 38 Marshall County residents have tested positive for COVID-19. That brings the county’s total to 2,937, according to Tuesday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. Starke County had another 16 positive cases for a new total of 906. Another nine Pulaski County residents have tested positive, for a total of 377.
Continue readingTwo more Marshall County residents have died from COVID-19. That brings the county’s total number of COVID-19 deaths up to 44, according to Monday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
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