The COVID-19 death toll continues to increase in Starke and Marshall Counties. Another two Starke County residents are confirmed to have died, according to Wednesday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. That brings the county’s total number of COVID-19 deaths up to 10. Marshall County had one more death, for a total of 29.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. Superintendent Plans to Keep School Open As Long As Staff’s Available
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation has been “very fortunate” when it comes to COVID-19, according to Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin.
Continue readingIndiana State Department of Health Reports 51 Additional COVID-19 Deaths
The Indiana Department of Health announced Tuesday that 51 additional people in the state have died from COVID-19. One of those deaths was reported in Pulaski County.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. School Board to Get Update on Elementary School Project, COVID-19 Tonight
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will get an update on COVID-19, as well as the elementary school expansion and renovation project tonight. Preliminary plans call for the construction of a new gym, allowing the existing one to be repurposed, as part of a larger $10 million project. But architecture firm Fanning Howey is expected to present more detailed drawings and cost estimates tonight, according to Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin.
Continue readingMarshall County Reports Two Additional COVID-19 Deaths
Two more people have died from COVID-19 in Marshall County, according to Monday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingSecond COVID-19 Death Reported in Pulaski County in a Week
The second person in a week has died from COVID-19 in Pulaski County and another 15 people there have been diagnosed with the virus, according to Sunday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingAnother COVID-19 Death Reported in Starke County
Another person in Starke County has died of COVID-19, according to Saturday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingLess Access to COVID-19 Testing May Lead to Higher Positivity Rates in Rural Counties
Less access to COVID-19 testing may be leading to higher positivity rates in rural areas. Indiana Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lindsay Weaver says that if a county only has one testing site, people may be more likely to wait until they have noticeable symptoms.
Continue readingGovernor Holcomb Won’t Take Part in Trick-Or-Treating This Year
As the decision of whether to move ahead with trick-or-treating is mostly being left up to individual residents, Governor Eric Holcomb will be among those not taking part. “In the interest of safety, unfortunately – I have mixed feelings about this – but we’re not going to host Halloween this year at the residence, so no trick-or-treating at the Governor’s Residence this year,” Holcomb said during his COVID-19 press conference Wednesday. “We’re going to try to make that up somehow, some way, creatively, in the future.”
Continue readingAnother COVID-19 Death Reported in Pulaski County
One additional person has died of COVID-19 in Pulaski County, according to Friday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingPulaski County Health Officer, PMH Asks Community to Plan Holidays with Safe
Pulaski County Health Officer Dr. Rex Allman and officials from Pulaski Memorial Hospital ask that residents to plan upcoming holidays with social distancing in mind to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
Continue readingStarke County Health Nurse Urges Residents to Follow CDC Guidelines
The number of positive COVID-19 cases is on the rise in Starke County and Starke County Health Nurse Frank Lynch urges residents to follow CDC guidelines when it comes to slowing the spread of the coronavirus.
Continue readingIndiana National Guard, ‘Reserve Workforce’ to Provide Help to Long-Term Care Facilities
Indiana is sending the National Guard to long-term care facilities to help with COVID-19 protocols. Indiana Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lindsay Weaver says Guard members will help with testing and reporting, so that regular staff can focus on caring for residents.
Continue readingIndiana Submits Draft COVID-19 Vaccination Plan to CDC
A COVID-19 vaccine is still months away, but Indiana Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lindsay Weaver says health officials are making sure they’ll be ready.
Continue readingRecord Number of New COVID-19 Cases Reported Thursday
The Indiana Department of Health announced Thursday that 2,880 additional residents in the state have been diagnosed with COVID-19.
Continue readingGov. Holcomb Likely to Keep Mask Mandate for Foreseeable Future But Hopes to Avoid Stay-At-Home Restrictions
Hoosiers will likely be required to wear face masks for the foreseeable future, but Governor Holcomb is hesitant to reinstate stay-at-home restrictions, even as COVID-19 cases increase. During state officials’ press conference Wednesday, Indiana Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lindsay Weaver noted that there are now twice as many Hoosiers hospitalized with COVID-19 than there were in late June or early July.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Continues Recovering from COVID-19
Indiana’s state health commissioner says her experience with COVID-19 demonstrates how big of a difference the proper precautions can make. Dr. Kris Box, who’s currently quarantined after testing positive, gave an update by phone during state officials’ COVID-19 press conference Wednesday.
Continue readingMore Local Residents Diagnosed with COVID-19
More residents are testing positive with COVID-19, according to Wednesday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingKnox School Superintendent Elaborates on Switch to Virtual Learning
Knox Community School Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart is hoping an extra week out of school will help get things closer to normal. When students return from fall break next week, they’ll attend class virtually, rather than in-person.
Continue readingMore COVID-19 Cases Reported in Starke, Marshall, Pulaski Counties
Another 18 Marshall County residents have tested positive for COVID-19. The county’s total is now at 1,325, according to Tuesday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. Starke County had nine new cases, for a total of 393. Pulaski County’s case count increased by four to 147.
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