Those struggling to feed their families may be able to get some extra help. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box says a new assistance program will be available at many food banks and pantries in rural areas through the Indiana State Department of Health.
Continue readingOver 400 COVID-19 Deaths Recorded by Indiana State Department of Health
The Indiana State Department of Health reported an additional 49 deaths in its daily report on Wednesday, pushing the total of COVID-19 Indiana deaths up to 436.
Continue readingWestville Correctional Facility Inmate Dies of COVID-19
An inmate at the Westville Correctional Facility has died from COVID-19. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box announced the death during state officials’ COVID-19 briefing Tuesday.
Continue readingIndiana State Department of Health Reports 37 Additional COVID-19 Deaths
The latest statistics from the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) indicated that an additional 37 Hoosiers have died as a result of COVID-19 which brings the state total to 387.
One of the deaths includes one patient from Starke County.
According to the ISDH, 313 additional 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. The total number of people diagnosed with COVID-19 in the state to date is 8,527 out of 46,017 who have been tested.
Starke County is reporting 10 cases and one death, Marshall County is reporting 17 cases and Pulaski County remains at one reported positive case of COVID-19. Fulton County has three cases, Kosciusko County has 19 cases and one death, Elkhart County has 100 cases and three deaths, St. Joseph County has 234 cases and four deaths, La Porte County has 36 cases and three deaths, Porter County has 127 cases and two deaths, Jasper County has 18 cases and one death, Lake County has 819 cases and 31 deaths, and Marion County has 3,063 cases and 141 deaths.
Social Distancing Has Delayed Indiana’s COVID-19 Surge, Says State Health Commissioner
COVID-19 has now been reported in all 92 Indiana counties, according to the latest update from the Indiana State Department of Health. Now, State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box says the peak is still likely a few weeks away.
Continue readingISDH Releases New Information on Coronavirus Website
The Indiana State Department of Health released additional statistics regarding COVID-19 on its coronavirus website.
Continue readingAdditional 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.
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 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 readingMore 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 readingState Health Commissioner Ordering Long-Term Care Facilities, Jails to Report COVID-19 Cases
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.
Continue readingNew Reports Show over 200 COVID-19 Deaths in Indiana
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.
Continue readingState Health Officials Working to Set Up More Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Sites
The 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.
Continue readingNumber of COVID-19 Deaths Continues to Rise
Another 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.
Continue readingOver 500 Additional Hoosiers Diagnosed with COVID-19 in Latest Report
More Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19, up 536 cases from Sunday.
Continue readingTwo More COVID-19 Cases Reported in Marshall County
The number of COVID-19 cases in Marshall County is now up to six. That’s according to Sunday’s update from the Indiana State Department of Health. Twenty-eight Marshall County residents have been tested, so far.
Continue readingAlmost 4,000 Hoosiers Have Now Tested Positive for COVID-19
The number of Hoosiers with COVID-19 is approaching 4,000. As of Saturday morning, 3,953 people have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to the Indiana State Department of Health. 116 people have died, including two in LaPorte County, one in St. Joseph County, and one in Jasper County.
Continue readingIndiana COVID-19 Deaths Surpass 100
The number of COVID-19 deaths in Indiana has surpassed 100. The Indiana State Department of Health says 102 Hoosiers have died from the coronavirus as of Friday morning. More than 88 percent of those who’ve died were at least 60 years old. Over 59 percent were men.
Continue readingPulaski 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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