Indiana’s public health emergency has been extended until September 30. Governor Eric Holcomb renewed his emergency declaration for an 18th time in an executive order Monday.
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Governor Extends Public Health Emergency to Aug. 30
Indiana’s public health emergency has been extended until August 30. Governor Eric Holcomb extended his emergency declaration for a 17th time in an executive order Thursday. That will bring the emergency to almost a year-and-a-half.
Continue readingPublic Health Emergency Extended to July 31
Indiana’s public health emergency has been extended through the end of July. Governor Eric Holcomb extended his emergency declaration for a 16th time in an executive order Wednesday. That will bring the public health emergency to almost 17 months.
Continue readingGovernor Continues Easing Mask Mandate but They’re Still Required in Some Places
Governor Holcomb is easing some of Indiana’s remaining mask requirements, but a few will remain in place. Starting Tuesday, masks will no longer be required in most state government buildings. But they will still be required at COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites, Indiana prisons, state hospitals, and other congregate facilities owned by the state.
Continue readingGovernor Holcomb Extends Public Health Emergency Declaration, Other COVID-19 Measures
Governor Eric Holcomb extended the state’s Public Health Emergency Declaration for another month.
Continue readingGovernor Signs Order to Ease Mask Mandate Next Tuesday
Governor Eric Holcomb is moving ahead with the process of lifting the statewide mask mandate. The governor signed an executive order Wednesday that removes the mask requirement in most circumstances starting on Tuesday, April 6. But during Wednesday’s press conference, Holcomb said he’ll keep an eye on the potential need going forward.
Continue readingGovernor to Extend COVID-19 Restrictions by another Month
Indiana’s current COVID-19 restrictions will remain in place for another 30 days. During his weekly press conference Wednesday, Governor Eric Holcomb said he plans to extend both his executive order and the public health emergency declaration. “We have made remarkable progress in relatively a short period of time,” Holcomb said. “This is not a ‘mission accomplished’ moment.”
Continue readingUpdated COVID-19 Restrictions to Take Effect Feb. 1
Indiana’s updated COVID-19 restrictions officially take effect Monday morning. Governor Eric Holcomb signed an executive order Thursday outlining the changes, after first announcing them a day earlier.
Continue readingCulver Reinstating Public Health Emergency, Restricting Public Access at Town Hall
The Town of Culver is reinstating several COVID-19 restrictions, amid the upsurge in cases. In an emergency meeting Friday, the town council agreed to once again declare a public health emergency.
Continue readingGovernor Extends Public Health Emergency Declaration to Dec. 1
Indiana’s public health emergency declaration has been extended for another month. In an executive order Friday, Governor Eric Holcomb officially extended the declaration until December 1.
Continue readingGovernor Extends Public Health Emergency, Clarifies School Face Mask Requirements
Governor Eric Holcomb has extended Indiana’s public health emergency declaration into September. The declaration was first issued on March 6 and has now been extended five times. It remains in effect until September 2, unless it’s renewed again.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Allows Long-Term Care Facilities to Relocate Residents to Slow Spread of COVID-19
Long-term care facilities may now move or discharge residents to try to stop the spread of COVID-19. An order issued Tuesday by State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box allows residents to be moved within or between facilities, including to places in other cities or counties.
Continue readingPulaski Incident Management Team Launches Facebook Page for COVID-19 Updates
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 readingPulaski County Commissioners Declare Public Health Emergency
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.
Continue readingGovernor to Extend Stay-at-Home Order by Two Weeks
Indiana’s stay-at-home order will be extended for another two weeks. Governor Eric Holcomb says he plans to sign an executive order on Monday.
Continue readingCulver Town Council President Extends Public Health Emergency Declaration
Culver Town Council President Ginny Bess Munroe has extended the town’s Public Health Emergency Declaration.
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