Starke County Reports Third COVID-19 Case

Starke County is reporting its third case of COVID-19. It was announced by the Starke County Health Department on Saturday. Health officials say the patient is isolating at home, and efforts are being taken to identify and monitor the person’s contacts. The Health Department will not release any additional information about the patient, due to privacy laws.

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State Officials Say Releasing Jail Inmates to Slow COVID-19 Will Remain a Local Decision

Whether or not jail inmates should be released to try to slow the spread of COVID-19 will continue to be a county-level decision. In a joint letter from all three branches of Indiana government Friday, state officials said, “No Indiana-size solution would fit all,” and that any decisions must be made by local judges, sheriffs, and county leaders.

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Pulaski County Health Officials Ask Businesses to Close for Two Weeks, if Possible

Pulaski County’s COVID-19 Task Force is calling on local businesses to close for two weeks, if possible. A letter from Pulaski Memorial Hospital and the Pulaski County Health Department Thursday asked businesses to suspend operations and get their employees and families to self-quarantine and practice social distancing for 14 days.

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