Indiana restaurants will officially be limited to carry-out and delivery for another week, although residents are already being asked to stay at home anyway. Governor Eric Holcomb had closed the state’s restaurants, bars, and nightclubs to in-person patrons until the end of March.
Continue readingGovernor Signs Executive Order to Increase Hospital Capacity, Requests Major Disaster Declaration
The number of COVID-19 cases in Indiana continues to increase, but we may still be several weeks away from the peak. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box expects the surge to be in mid-to-late April, but it could be as late as mid-May.
Continue readingReport All Fraud Related to COVID-19
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Indiana is urging all residents to report all fraud incidents related to COVID-19.
Continue readingWest Central to Continue Paying Support Staff during School Closure
The West Central School Board took action last week to pay support staff while regular classes are canceled. Superintendent Dan Zylstra says employees will be paid their regular amounts during the emergency school closure, which will last until at least May 1.
Continue readingPulaski Memorial Hospital Launches COVID-19 Hotline, Screening Tool
Pulaski Memorial Hospital has launched an online COVID-19 screening tool, as well as a 24-hour hotline.
Continue readingThree New COVID-19 Deaths Recorded
Three more patients have died who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the state, according to information provided by the Indiana State Department of Health. The number of COVID-19 deaths now totals 35.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Response Could Impact Revenues for City of Knox
The response to COVID-19 will mean some adjustments for the City of Knox. Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council last week that preliminary reports suggest a decrease in funding for cities, towns, and counties. “The revenue stream is going to be shorted with this, and if you look at it, our [County Economic Development Income Tax] funds, people get laid off, unemployment, that’s where it comes from,” he explained.
Continue readingMore Hoosiers Diagnosed with COVID-19
The total number of Indiana residents known to have been positively diagnosed with COVID-19 now totals 1,514, according to the Indiana State Department of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and private laboratories.
Continue readingAnother Seven COVID-19 Deaths Recorded in Indiana
The newest reports from the Indiana State Department of Health indicate that 31 people have now died as a result of COVID-19.
Continue readingThree COVID-19 Cases Reported in Marshall County
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Marshall County has risen to three.
Continue readingMore Deaths, Positive COVID-19 Tests Reported in Indiana
The number of COVID-19 deaths continues to rise at an alarming rate. The Indiana State Department of Health reported 24 COVID-19 deaths on Friday, seven more than on Thursday.
Continue readingBe Aware of False COVID-19 Testing
Indiana’s Attorney General warns residents that there are scammers that may make you believe that there are home tests for COVID-19 when there aren’t any.
Continue readingState Officials Watching COVID-19’s Impact on Unemployment, Tax Revenues
State officials continue working to help those who are unemployed due to COVID-19. During a press conference Thursday, Indiana Department of Workforce Development Commissioner Fred Payne cited a huge increase in the number of unemployment claims.
Continue readingState Officials Continue to Promote Social Distancing, Targeted Testing in COVID-19 Response
State health officials are sticking with their targeted approach to COVID-19 testing.
Continue readingWest Central School Corporation Announces eLearning Plans
The West Central School Corporation has announced its eLearning plans. Starting April 7, eLearning days will be held every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday until at least April 30. That pattern would continue to the end of the school year, if the closure would have to be extended beyond May 1.
Continue readingStarke County COVID-19 Patient Continues Self-Isolating, According to County Health Nurse
Starke County’s COVID-19 patient continues self-isolating at home, according to Starke County Health Nurse Frank Lynch. “I’m not getting into as far as who or anything else,” he says. “But as far as any contacts or anything like that, they’ve already been addressed, and they’re also self-isolating at this time.”
Continue readingCOVID-19 Responsible for 17 Hoosier Deaths
Officials from the Indiana Department of Health said Thursday that 17 Hoosiers have died as a result of COVID-19.
Continue readingLt. Governor Highlights Efforts to Help Farmers, Rural Communities Deal with COVID-19
Indiana’s lieutenant governor is working to reassure farmers, as the state continues to respond to COVID-19. During state officials’ press conference Wednesday, Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch said it’s an extremely critical time for agriculture.
Continue readingState Officials Discuss Medical Supplies, Childcare, Finances during COVID-19 Update
Indiana continues to see new COVID-19 cases, as testing increases. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box says the number of people tested has increased from fewer than 300 a week ago to more than 3,300 on Wednesday, with about 14 percent of those tests coming back positive.
Continue readingMarshall County Health Department Reports First Case of COVID-19
Officials from the Marshall County Health Department announced Wednesday afternoon that the first positive case of COVID-19 was diagnosed in Marshall County.
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