INDIANAPOLIS —
Friday, April 3
2:30 p.m.
Governor Holcomb announced Friday the largest number of deaths in a 24-hour period. Holcomb said, 24 people, have died which brings the state's total to 102 coronavirus-related deaths.
Holcomb says the state's stay-at-home order has been extended for two additional weeks. The previous order was put in place from March 25 through April 7. The new order will run through April 20.
The order says that Hoosiers should stay in their homes except when they are part of an essential business or for permitted activities, such as taking care of others, obtaining necessary supplies, and for health and safety.
If you are experiencing an increased feeling of anxiety or depression you are urged to call 211 or your insurance company and inquire about teletherapy.
The Twelve-step program is now virtual as well.
10 a.m.
IDSH reported 408 new positive cases of COVID-19 in the state, bringing the overall state total to 3,437 positive cases.
In addition, 24 more people died. Indiana now has 102 coronavirus-related deaths.
Thursday, April 2
10 a.m.
IDSH reported 474 new positive cases of COVID-19 in the state, bringing the overall state total to 3,039 cases.
In addition, 13 more people died. Indiana now has 78 coronavirus-related deaths.
2:30 p.m.
700 people in Indiana have been hospitalized with suspected COVID-19.
All K-12 will stick with remote learning for the remaining 2019 school year.
School buildings will remain closed.
The third and last Strategic Stockpile has been received. No indication if Indiana will receive more.
Wednesday, April 1
2:30 p.m.
Governor Eric Holcomb with the latest on COVID-19.
The governor said the next update on plans for the end of the school year will come in the next week to "allow people to adjust."
The governor stressed that as the surge approaches, social distancing is more important than ever.
Governor Holcomb and Mayor Joe Hogsett along with a coalition of statewide business and community partners announced a social distancing campaign to help flatten the curve for COVID-19 in Indiana.
The #INthistogether campaign will help Hoosiers understand the importance of social distancing.
The Indiana State Department of Health stressed that pregnant women are now part of the at risk group that should be tested if they show symptoms of COVID-19.
The classification will still allow women and their significant others to deliver as they had planned, but there will not be visitors beyond the significant other allowed. Additionally, if the significant other is displaying any symptoms they will not be allowed.
The department is also working to stockpile as much personal protective gear as possible to help medical workers as the surge begins. COVID-19 is now in 83 counties across Indiana.
1:30 p.m.
Clark County health officials report its first death from COVID-19. The patient was a 57-year-old who was being treat at Clark Memorial.
10 a.m.
IDSH reported 406 new positive cases of COVID-19 in the state, bringing the overall state total to 2,565 cases.
In addition, 16 more people died. Indiana now has 65 coronavirus-related deaths.
Tuesday, March 31
2:30 p.m.
The Indiana State Department of Health reported 373 new positive cases of COVID-19 in the state, bringing the overall state total to 2,159 cases.
In addition, 14 more people died. Indiana now has 49 coronavirus-related deaths. The new deaths occurred in these counties:
- Decatur: 1
- Elkhart: 1
- Hancock: 1 (total at 2)
- Lake: 4 (total at 5)
- Marion: 5 (total at 17)
- Ripley: 1
- Warren: 1
The ISDH said 1,715 more people were tested for coronavirus on Monday, bringing the overall total to 13, 373.
Gov. Holcomb has extended restaurant and bars "to-go" order until April 6.
Officials are expected to know how many Hoosiers have recovered from COVID-19 in the coming days when they get coding from hospitals.
Monday, March 30
2:30 p.m.
The Indiana State Department of Health has reported 1,786 positive cases and 35 deaths statewide. Overall, 11,658 people have been tested.
Clark, Floyd and Harrison County have the most cases in Southern Indiana. Clark has 27 positive cases, Floyd has 20 and Harrison has 15. Marion County has the largest percentage of cases. The list of counties and cases can be found here.
Since they're only missing their residences, 4th-year med students and nurses in school can work underneath the direction of a doctor.
As of Monday, 52.1% of the positive cases were female. Here's a full breakdown of the age groups making up positive cases:
- 0-19: 1.8 percent
- 20-29: 11.7 percent
- 30-39: 14.4 percent
- 40-49: 15.7 percent
- 50-59: 18 percent
- 60-69: 18.2 percent
- 70-79: 12.4 percent
- 80+: 7.7 percent
Of the reported deaths, 65.6% were men. Here's a full breakdown of the age groups making COVID-19 deaths:
- 0-19: 0 percent
- 20-29: 0 percent
- 30-39: 2.9 percent
- 40-49: 0 percent
- 50-59: 11.4 percent
- 60-69: 17.1 percent
- 70-79: 28.6 percent
- 80+: 40 percent
You can find previous updates here.
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