The risk of COVID-19 has health care providers seeing patients over the internet. Locally, LaPorte Physician Network says its doctors are now accepting telehealth appointments, including those in Knox and North Judson.
Continue readingThe current COVID-19 pandemic could lead state officials to push for more public health funding in the future. During state officials’ COVID-19 press conference Wednesday, Governor Eric Holcomb said the current situation is putting a spotlight on the state’s health challenges.
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The capability to complete COVID-19 tests in a matter of minutes may soon be coming to Indiana.
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The Indiana State Department of Health is taking action to slow the spread of COVID-19 in long-term care facilities. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said Wednesday that the state’s seen 31 deaths among residents of 12 facilities.
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The Starke County Commissioners adopted a declaration of a Public Health Disaster Emergency Tuesday afternoon.
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Another 439 positive COVID-19 cases were reported to the Indiana State Department of Health, according to Wednesday’s daily update. The update also noted that 203 Hoosiers have died as a result of COVID-19.
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Hoosier farmers are getting praise from the governor for their generosity during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Our agriculture sector has long been our state’s original calling card, for over 200 years, since we were forging our way out of the forest,” Governor Eric Holcomb said during Tuesday’s COVID-19 press conference. “And still to this day, they are stepping forward and having an impact on the most vulnerable, making sure that our communities are all stitched together and every mouth that’s in need is being cared to.”
Continue readingRetired and inactive EMS professionals can now get back to work, as part of the fight against COVID-19.
Continue readingThe number of COVID-19 cases reported in Starke County is now up to six. Another positive case was confirmed by the Starke County Health Department Tuesday.
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At a time of year when many would be gearing up to travel to their lake homes across Indiana, state officials are urging caution to avoid spreading COVID-19. During Tuesday’s COVID-19 briefing, State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said the idea of out-of-town visitors is concerning.
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The Starke County Commissioners Tuesday afternoon took action on a few measures related to the fight against the spread of COVID-19.
Continue readingThe Indiana State Department of Health is working to increase COVID-19 testing availability in the northern and southern parts of the state, but resources remain limited.
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Pulaski County officials have launched a new Facebook page to share information about the county’s COVID-19 response. An incident management team was established as part of the county’s public health emergency declaration. Now the group has set up its own Facebook page.
Continue readingAnother 568 Indiana residents have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at the Indiana State Department of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and private laboratories. A total of 173 Hoosiers have died as a result of COVID-19.
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The Town of North Judson is closing its government buildings to the public. The town council passed an ordinance Monday officially outlining the town’s response to COVID-19.
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Pulaski County has declared a public health emergency. A resolution declaring the emergency was approved by the county commissioners Monday. Community Development Commission Executive Director Nathan Origer explained that it will make Pulaski County eligible for federal reimbursement for certain COVID-19-related expenses.
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Unemployment recipients should start getting their $600 increase in a couple weeks, but independent contractors and gig economy workers will have to wait a bit longer to get any benefits.
Continue readingIndiana’s high obesity rate could increase the likelihood of serious complications from COVID-19. During state officials’ briefing Monday, State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said she’s recommending that those with a high body mass index should be tested if they’re believed to have the disease.
Continue readingIndiana is tightening restrictions on retail businesses as part of the extension of the stay-at-home order. Governor Eric Holcomb officially extended his “Hunker Down Hoosiers” policy through April 20 in an executive order Monday.
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