Marshall County had two new cases of COVID-19 and Starke County had one new case of COVID-19 in Tuesday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
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Small Increase in Local COVID-19 Cases
Five new cases of COVID-19 were reported locally in Monday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingMore COVID-19 Cases Reported in Marshall, Starke, Pulaski Counties
More COVID-19 cases have been reported in Marshall, Starke, and Pulaski counties. Marshall County had another five residents test positive, according to Sunday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. That brings the county’s total to 985.
Continue readingMore COVID-19 Cases Reported in Starke, Marshall Counties
More Starke and Marshall County residents have tested positive for COVID-19. Marshall County reported five new cases in Saturday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. That brings the county’s total up to 980. Starke County had another four cases for a new total of 248.
Continue readingGovernor: Wearing Masks Lets Businesses Stay Open
Wearing masks not only keeps people healthy but it’s also what’s allowing businesses to stay open, according to Governor Eric Holcomb. “You mask up to stay open,” he said during Wednesday’s COVID-19 press conference. “If you care about Main Street, if you care about the economy, you only have to look around into some other places that are doing the opposite, closing down. And so I don’t like them either, but it’s just a fact of life right now. And it is a fact of, underscore three times, life!”
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Addresses Issues with COVID-19 Data from Outside Labs
Incorporating COVID-19 data from outside labs into Indiana’s official case count is proving to be a bit of a challenge. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said Wednesday that thousands of new test results have been added to the state’s dashboard in the last couple weeks, but some of that data turned out to be wrong.
Continue readingCommunities, Health Officials Contemplate Trick-or-Treating
Whether to allow trick-or-treating during a global pandemic is a question being faced by many local communities. Knox Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council last week that he was still waiting for guidance.
Continue readingPulaski County Businesses Can Now Apply for COVID-19 Response Grant Funding
Pulaski County businesses can now apply for up to $10,000 in COVID-19 relief. The county has been awarded $250,000 through the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs’ COVID-19 Response Program.
Continue readingNine New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Starke County
Nine new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Starke County, according to Thursday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. The overall total of cases in Starke County is now up to 238.
Continue readingINDOT to Once Again Offer Community Crossings Grants
Indiana cities, towns, and counties can once again get state funding help for road work. “We are happy to announce today that the program that so many in local government covet, our Community Crossings Matching Grant program, is back,” Indiana Department of Transportation Commissioner Joe McGuinness announced Wednesday.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Warns of Increase in COVID-19 Cases among Younger People
While younger people typically have less severe symptoms of COVID-19, State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box warns that they aren’t without risk. During Wednesday’s briefing, Box noted that children and young adults make up an increasing share of the state’s cases.
Continue readingSmall Increase in Local COVID-19 Case Numbers
The additional number of Indiana residents diagnosed with COVID-19 was listed at 624 in Wednesday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health which brings the state’s overall case total to 107,809.
Continue readingNew COVID-19 Cases Reported in Marshall, Starke Counties
The number of COVID-19 cases in Marshall County and in Starke County increased slightly from Monday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingLocal Schools to Offer Free Meals for Students
Local schools are taking advantage of the USDA’s offer of free meals for students. Normally, the USDA gives funding to schools and other organizations to offer children free meals during the summer. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, that’s been extended to the end of the year.
Continue readingMore Marshall, Starke, Pulaski County Residents Test Positive for COVID-19
New COVID-19 cases continue to be reported in Marshall, Starke, and Pulaski counties. Another seven Marshall County residents have tested positive, according to Monday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. That brings the county’s total to 965.
Continue readingState Sees More Positive COVID-19 Cases
More positive COVID-19 cases were reported in Marshall, Starke and Pulaski Counties as well as 1,249 cases in the state, according to Sunday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingSmall Increase in Local COVID-19 Case Counts
Seven new cases of COVID-19 were recorded locally in Saturday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. Of those cases, Marshall County had four for a new total of 951, Starke County had two for a new overall total of 223, and Pulaski County had one for a cumulative total of 107.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Urges Participation in Next Phase of COVID-19 Study
A study into the prevalence of COVID-19 in Indiana is about to enter its third phase, and State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box is urging selected residents to take part.
Continue readingNew Positive COVID-19 Cases Reported Locally
New positive COVID-19 cases were reported in Marshall, Starke and Pulaski Counties on Friday.
Continue readingState Health Officials Working on COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan
The Indiana State Department of Health is getting ready for a COVID-19 vaccine. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box says state health officials are scheduled to meet with the CDC today to discuss the official rollout.
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