The Indiana State Department of Health released additional statistics regarding COVID-19 on its coronavirus website.
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Starke County Man Dies from COVID-19
Starke County is reporting its first COVID-19 death. A Starke County man died Saturday at Ft. Wayne Lutheran Hospital, according to the Starke County Health Department. Health officials say the man was over the age of 50 and had multiple serious preexisting conditions.
Continue readingPorter-Starke Using Telemedicine to Continue Offering Mental Health Services
As COVID-19 fears and social distancing lead to increased anxiety, community mental health centers are making sure residents can still get the care that they need. Porter-Starke Services says its offices will be open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. through April 30.
Continue readingPulaski Council, Commissioners to Continue Discussing Courthouse Security, Renovations
Security at the Pulaski County Courthouse will continue to be discussed by the county council and commissioners tonight. The commissioners have limited access to a single point of entry which now will be renovated by local locksmiths 365 professionals to grant easier access and also called for the addition of security guards.
Continue readingPulaski County Highway Crews Adopting Social Distancing Measures
The Pulaski County Highway Department is trying to keep the roads maintained while protecting its staff from COVID-19. During last week’s county commissioners meeting, Commissioner Kenny Becker said he worked with Highway Superintendent Gary Kruger to come up with a staffing plan.
Continue readingTenth COVID-19 Case Reported in Starke County
Starke County Health Nurse Frank Lynch reported the tenth positive COVID-19 case Sunday morning.
Additional 500 Hoosiers Diagnosed with COVID-19
In its daily update, the Indiana State Department of Health announced an additional 508 have been diagnosed with COVID-19, as determined through testing from the Indiana State Department of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and private laboratories.
Starke County Health Department Reports Ninth COVID-19 Case
Marshall County COVID-19 Cases Rise to 14, More State Deaths Recorded
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases in Marshall County has risen to 14 while Starke County has eight cases and Pulaski County has one case.
Continue readingState Looking at Revenue Forecast in Light of COVID-19
State officials are reviewing the revenue forecast as Indiana works to emerge from the COVID-19 response.
Continue readingState to Offer Additional Demographic Information Related to COVID-19
The Indiana State Department of Health is working to dispense more demographics to the public on its coronavirus website beginning Monday.
Continue readingTotal of COVID-19 Deaths Now at 300 in Indiana
The latest report from the Indiana State Department of Health indicates that 300 Hoosiers have now died as a result of COVID-19.
Continue readingIndiana May Consider Holding Primary Election Entirely by Mail-In Ballot
The COVID-19 pandemic has left plans for this year’s primary election still up in the air. The Starke County Election Board has come up with a plan to combine polling places due to the public health emergency. But Clerk Bernadette Welter-Manuel says she’s hesitant to publicize it, since there’s a chance the state may do away with in-person voting entirely for the primary and require residents to vote by mail.
Continue readingStarke County Reports Eighth COVID-19 Case
The number of COVID-19 cases in Starke County is now up to eight. Another positive case was confirmed by the Starke County Health Department Thursday evening.
Continue readingIndiana Reports Nearly 134,000 Unemployment Claims Last week
Indiana’s weekly unemployment claims remain near record levels. Almost 134,000 claims were filed last week, according to Indiana Department of Workforce Development Commissioner Fred Payne.
Continue readingState Officials Issue Guidance for Places of Worship during COVID-19 Pandemic
On a weekend when many would normally be heading to church and visiting family, state officials are urging Hoosiers to adjust their plans from previous years. Governor Eric Holcomb suggests that the best way religious groups can continue safely serving their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic is to close their physical locations and offer livestreams or virtual services.
Continue readingSeventh COVID-19 Case Reported in Starke County
More Hoosier Deaths Attributed to COVID-19
The number of Indiana deaths attributed to COVID-19 rose by 42 giving Thursday’s morning total of 245 Hoosiers who have died from the novel coronavirus.
Continue readingIndiana Supreme Court Denies ACLU Request to Release Eligible DOC Inmates to Shelter at Home
The Indiana Supreme Court handed down a decision this week that denies a request from the American Civil Liberties Union that would allow prisoners to be let out of prison who are at a heightened risk for severe illness or death from COVID-19. The request included early release of inmates who are within six months of their expected release date, reduction of sentences, place qualified inmates on home detention, or grant early parole.
Continue readingCommunity Foundation of Pulaski County Helping Direct Funds to COVID-19 Response
The Community Foundation of Pulaski County is working to direct donations to organizations responding to COVID-19. The foundation says it’s using its Pulaski County Care Fund to simplify giving and direct funds where the need is greatest.
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