The number of coronavirus cases in Indiana continues to rise, but so far, no positive cases have been seen in Marshall, Starke, or Pulaski counties. As of Saturday morning, 833 Hoosiers have been tested for COVID-19, and 126 have tested positive, according to the Indiana State Department of Health. That’s an increase of almost 50 positive cases from the day before.
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Pulaski County courts are adjusting their operations amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Indiana Supreme Court has granted Pulaski Circuit and Superior courts emergency relief, under Administrative Rule 17. As part of that order, no jury trials will be held in Pulaski County until after May 4.
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Indiana is reporting its third coronavirus death. The State Department of Health says the patient was from Marion County and was over the age of 60. The person had been hospitalized.
Continue readingAs coronavirus continues to spread, Indiana is starting to see some of its COVID-19 patients recover, according to State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box.
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The Indiana State Department of Health reported 23 new positive cases of COVID-19 on Friday which brings the total number of 79 Indiana residents diagnosed through the Department of Health, the CDC and private labs.
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The announcement that schools will be closed until May 1 has drawn a response from North Judson-San Pierre School Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin. In a letter Thursday, Zupin said that while the decision seemed imminent, it still stings.
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The Pulaski County Election Board is waiting for some guidance from the state, when it comes to proceeding with the primary election. Clerk JoLynn Behny says she and the rest of the election board met with Pulaski County Democratic Party Chair Doug Denton and Republican Party Chair Dan Murphy on Wednesday to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue readingThe Indiana State Department of Health on Thursday reported 17 new positive cases of COVID-19 in the state. The total number of diagnosed Indiana residents so far is 56. Those cases are diagnosed through the Indiana State Department of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and private laboratories.
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The Eastern Pulaski School Board took action Wednesday to allow support staff to get paid while regular classes are canceled.
Continue readingStarke Hospital in Knox is offering residents a chance to call about symptoms if they are concerned about COVID-19 testing.
Continue readingWith information swirling concerning COVID-19, U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski says residents should follow the guidelines given by the Indiana State Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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The Starke County Commissioners unanimously signed a temporary policy Tuesday evening which closes all county buildings to the public until further notice.
Continue readingPulaski County officials will plan their response to the spread of coronavirus on Wednesday. The county council and commissioners will meet in an emergency joint session to discuss an amendment to the county’s personnel policy to allow for a temporary workforce reduction, if necessary, to control the spread of COVID-19. Wednesday’s joint meeting starts at 5:00 p.m. EDT in the Pulaski County Highway Garage.
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Visitor restrictions are in place at Pulaski Memorial Hospital to help minimize the spread of respiratory illness such as influenza and COVID-19.
Continue readingThe USDA is working with private sector partners to deliver 1 million boxes of food to children affected by COVID-19-related school closures.
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In response to the public health emergencies concerning COVID-19, Starke County Prosecutor Leslie Baker has decided to close the Prosecutor’s Office to the public until the end of March.
Continue readingA Johnson County resident is the second person in Indiana to succumb to complications from COVID-19.
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Starke County Health Nurse Frank Lynch and Starke County Public Health Officer Dr. Thomas Browne informed the Starke County Commissioners on current information concerning COVID-19.
Continue readingPulaski County’s health officer is asking residents to remain positive but prepare for the coronavirus to continue to spread.
Continue readingIn a press conference held Monday afternoon, it was announced that a Marion County COVID-19 patient has died. The patient was a Marion County adult, according to Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb and State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box.
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