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Parents seeking COVID-19 vaccines for young Hoosiers asked to check appointment requirements

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Parents seeking COVID-19 vaccines for young Hoosiers asked to check appointment requirements

INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) is urging Indiana parents seeking COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 6 months to 5 years to contact the vaccine site listed at www.ourshot.in.gov or call 211 for assistance prior to visiting a vaccine provider to ensure vaccine is available and that no appointment is required. Although some sites may be able to accommodate walk-ins, many sites, including pharmacies and hospitals, indicated Tuesday afternoon that they are requiring appointments due to limited initial supplies of vaccine.

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COVID-19 Vaccines available for children under 5

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COVID-19 Vaccines available for children under 5

INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) announced today that COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 6 months up to age 5 are now available at some Indiana providers, expanding the population eligible to be protected against the disease. Shipments will continue to arrive at participating locations this week.

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Governor directs flags to half-staff until sunset on May 16 in honor of those lost to COVID

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Governor directs flags to half-staff until sunset on May 16 in honor of those lost to COVID

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags in the State of Indiana to be flown at half-staff in remembrance of the one million American lives lost to COVID-19. Per President Biden's order, flags should be flown at half-staff immediately until sunset on Monday, May 16. Gov. Holcomb is asking businesses and residents in Indiana to lower their flags.

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President orders flags to half-staff May 12-16 to honor one million lives lost to COVID

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President orders flags to half-staff May 12-16 to honor one million lives lost to COVID

In memory of the one million American lives lost to COVID-19 and their loved ones left behind, I hereby order, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and on all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset May 16, 2022.

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County awards Block Grant Funds to small businesses impacted by COVID-19

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County awards Block Grant Funds to small businesses impacted by COVID-19

Earlier today, Monday, February 21, representatives from multiple small businesses in Greene County were in the commissioner’s room at the Greene County Courthouse where Commissioners President Nathan L. Abrams presented them with their award checks as the recipients of funds from Greene County’s Community Development Block Grant to help local businesses impacted by COVID-19.

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Indiana Department of Health announces changes in COVID-19 school guidance

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Indiana Department of Health announces changes in COVID-19 school guidance

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) today announced changes in COVID-19 guidance for K-12 schools and childcare programs to reflect declining cases across the state. The department also will begin to reduce its COVID-19 response operations because there is less demand for testing and substantial availability of COVID-19 vaccines and treatment at health provider locations.

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Be Well Crisis Helpline is free service providing mental health counseling to Hoosiers during ongoing pandemic

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Be Well Crisis Helpline is free service providing mental health counseling to Hoosiers during ongoing pandemic

Free service launched to support Hoosier mental health during pandemic will continue into 2023: INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration today announced that its Be Well Crisis Helpline has surpassed 25,000 calls, a milestone in its ongoing efforts to provide Hoosiers with free, confidential mental health counseling and resources.

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