The Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation is easing one of its remaining COVID-19 restrictions.
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Pulaski County Eases COVID-19 Restrictions on Bars, Restaurants
The Pulaski County Health Department is easing its restrictions on bars and restaurants. Retail food establishments may now serve 50 customers at a time, up from 25, according to a Facebook post from the county’s Incident Management Team. The 10:00 p.m. curfew has also been lifted.
Continue readingPulaski County Health Department Seeking Volunteers to Help with Vaccine Distribution
The Pulaski County Health Department continues looking for volunteers to help with the COVID-19 vaccine distribution. People with medical experience are needed to help give the shots and monitor patients afterward.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Vaccine to Arrive in Pulaski County Thursday, Star City Testing Site Remains Open
Pulaski County’s first doses of COVID-19 vaccine are expected to arrive Thursday. “It’s not as much as we were hoping, but we’re excited to get it and to get started,” Terri Hansen with the Pulaski County Health Department told the county commissioners Monday.
Continue readingPulaski County Preparing for Vaccine Distribution
While a few of the Pulaski Memorial Hospital healthcare workers are getting their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine this week, officials from the Pulaski County Health Department are holding planning sessions for public distribution of the vaccine.
Continue readingPulaski County Bars, Restaurants Allowed to Reopen Friday
Pulaski County bars and restaurants will be allowed to reopen for inside dining Friday but with strict guidelines. They’ll be limited to 25 customers at a time and must close to the public by 10:00 p.m., according to a Facebook post from Pulaski County Health Department officials.
Continue readingPulaski County Elevates to Red Status
Pulaski County has elevated to a red designation on the Indiana Department of Health’s County Metrics Map Wednesday showing very high positivity and community spread of COVID-19.
Continue readingIndiana Looking to Add More Contact Tracers, Update Procedures
Indiana is looking to update its contact tracing procedures, amid the surge in COVID-19 cases. Back in May, the state contracted with a company called Maximus to launch a centralized contact tracing center to ease the burden on local health departments. But now, the Starke and Pulaski County health departments say they’re being inundated with cases, and they need to hire part-time nurses to keep up.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Challenges Hitting Pulaski County
Pulaski County residents are being urged to do their part to slow the spread of COVID-19. Brian Ledley with the county’s incident management team says that not only has the county seen a dramatic increase in cases in recent weeks, but the out-of-town hospitals where Pulaski County typically sends its heart attack patients are filling up.
Continue readingHealth Officials Urge Residents to Mask up, Observe Social Distancing
Local health officials are urging residents to continue to follow the state mask mandate, observe social distancing guidelines and wash hands frequently to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Continue readingWinamac Cancels Door-to-Door Trick-or-Treating
The Town of Winamac says it won’t be having traditional door-to-door trick-or-treating this year, due to COVID-19. That’s according to Town Manager Brad Zellers. He added Tuesday that the decision was based on the recommendation of the Pulaski County Health Department and Incident Management Team.
Continue readingWinamac High School Adjusts Graduation Plans after Uptick in COVID-19 Cases
An uptick in COVID-19 cases has prompted some adjustments to Friday’s Winamac High School graduation. It’s scheduled for 7:00 p.m. EDT at the football field.
Continue readingFirst COVID-19 Death Confirmed in Pulaski County
Pulaski County Health Department officials confirmed the first death related to COVID-19 on Saturday afternoon.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Lift Face Mask Order
Face masks are no longer mandated to be worn in Pulaski County, but they’re still highly recommended. The county commissioners voted Monday to rescind the order to wear face masks in buildings open to the public.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski Schools Offers Appreciation Pay to Support Staff Working during COVID-19 Closure
Eastern Pulaski school employees who’ve worked extra hours during the COVID-19 closure will be getting “appreciation pay.”
Continue readingPulaski, Starke Counties Report Increase in COVID-19 Cases
The Starke County Health Department reported an increase of four new positive COVID-19 cases on Thursday while the Pulaski County Health Department reported two new cases.
Continue readingPulaski County Reports Another Three Cases of COVID-19
Pulaski County is now up to four COVID-19 cases. The Pulaski County Health Department reported another three cases Thursday morning.
Continue readingPulaski County to Lift Temporary Workforce Reduction Monday
Pulaski County Commissioner Kenny Becker has ordered the cancellation of the temporary workforce reduction policy effective Monday, April 20 at 11:59 p.m. ET. He made the decision after consulting with Pulaski County Health Officer Dr. Rex Allman.
Continue readingPulaski County Council Considers COVID-19 Response Funding
The Pulaski County Council took the first step Monday in making funding available for the county’s COVID-19 response, but not without calling for more oversight when spending it. The county’s incident command team had asked for permission to spend up to $250,000 out of the county’s Riverboat Fund.
Continue readingPulaski Council, Commissioners to Continue Discussing Courthouse Security, Renovations
Security at the Pulaski County Courthouse will continue to be discussed by the county council and commissioners tonight. The commissioners have limited access to a single point of entry which now will be renovated by local locksmiths 365 professionals to grant easier access and also called for the addition of security guards.
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