An additional 1,945 people in the state have tested positive for COVID-19, according to Saturday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. That’s the largest single-day increase of cases reported in the state to date. That brings the state’s overall total number of COVID-19 cases to 133,411.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Reports Largest Single-Day Increase of COVID-19 Cases
The Indiana Department of Health announced Friday that 1,832 additional Indiana residents have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing. That is the highest single-day increase of cases recorded to date.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health to Require COVID-19 Training for Long-Term Care Staff
Those working at long-term care facilities are now being required to undergo COVID-19 infection prevention training. Indiana Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lindsay Weaver said Wednesday that the goal is to make sure all staff members have received standardized and consistent education.
Continue readingState Reports 1,488 New COVID-19 Cases
The Indiana Department of Health announced Thursday that 1,488 additional residents have been diagnosed with COVID-19 and another 16 deaths from the virus.
Continue readingKnox Schools to Offer Stipends in Proposed Teacher Contract
Knox teachers wouldn’t get a formal salary increase but many would get a stipend, under the school corporation’s proposed teacher contract.
Continue readingPulaski County Taking More Applications for COVID-19 Small Business Grants
Pulaski County businesses have another chance to apply for up to $10,000 in COVID-19 relief. The Community Development Commission has extended the application deadline for its COVID-19 Small Business Grant to Monday, October 19 at 4:00 p.m. EDT.
Continue readingIndiana Gets 132,000 Rapid COVID-19 Tests from Federal Government
Rapid COVID-19 tests may soon be more widely available in Indiana. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box says the state got an initial shipment of about 132,000 BinaxNOW tests from the federal government this week.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Urges Hoosiers to Keep Taking Precautions as COVID-19 Spread Increases
More Indiana counties are seeing more COVID-19 spread. The state’s color-coded map has fewer counties in blue than it did last week and more in the yellow and orange categories.
Continue readingOne Additional COVID-19 Death Reported in Marshall County
Marshall County recorded another COVID-19 death and 15 additional cases of the virus, according to Wednesday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre School Board Removes Planned eLearning Days from School Calendar
North Judson-San Pierre students will not have planned eLearning days this school year. The school board recently voted to replace the two planned eLearning days with regular school days in the school calendar.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre Staff Member Reportedly Tests Positive for COVID-19
A staff member at North Judson-San Pierre Junior-Senior High School has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19. In a Facebook post Tuesday, Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin said everyone who was considered to be in close contact has been notified.
Continue readingOregon-Davis to Switch to Virtual Learning due to COVID-19
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation is switching to virtual learning starting Wednesday. In a letter to community members, Superintendent Bill Bennett says two students at the junior/senior high school have tested positive for COVID-19. On top of that, multiple staff members currently have to quarantine, after being identified as close contacts of COVID-19 cases either at home or at school.
Continue readingLess Than 1,000 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in the State
The Indiana Department of Health announced Tuesday that 990 additional individuals in the state have been diagnosed with COVID-19, while another 30 Hoosiers have died from the virus.
Continue readingStarke, Marshall Counties Report Increase in Total COVID-19 Cases
Two more Starke County residents and four more Marshall County residents have tested positive for COVID-19, according to Monday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingAnother 15 Marshall County Residents Test Positive for COVID-19
Another 15 Marshall County residents have tested positive for COVID-19. That brings the county’s total up to 1,068, according to Sunday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. More than 25,000 tests have been taken on almost 12,000 Marshall County residents. Another five Starke County residents have tested positive for a total of 287.
Continue readingMarshall County Reports 25th COVID-19 Death
The number of Marshall County residents who’ve died from COVID-19 is now up to 25. Another death was reported in Saturday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. Eight more Marshall County residents have tested positive, for a new total of 1,053.
Continue readingHoosier Valley Railroad Museum, Starke County Youth Club, Mint Fest Awarded COVID-19 Relief Funding
Big events and many other attractions were virtually shut down this year. Now, their organizers are getting some financial help. This week, state officials announced the recipients of the Arts, Cultural and Destination Marketing Organization Grant.
Continue readingCulver School Superintendent Provides COVID-19 Update
Culver Community School Superintendent Karen Shuman shared this week that the school corporation remains free of COVID-19.
Continue readingLocal Health Officials Remind COVID-19 Contacts to Follow Quarantine Requirements
Close contacts of COVID-19 patients are being reminded to follow through with quarantine requirements. The Marshall County Health Department says that those who’ve been in close contact with a conformed or probable COVID-19 case should quarantine for at least 14 days, even if they test negative themselves.
Continue readingIndiana Sets Single-Day Record for New COVID Cases, 15 Reported in Marshall County
Indiana has surpassed its single-day record for new COVID-19 cases. The Indiana Department of Health reported another 1,495 cases Friday, bringing the state’s total to 122,640. The only time more cases were added to the count was when a backlog of previous cases was incorporated.
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