March 26, 2020

Statewide case count announced; No new cases confirmed in Greene County

March 26, 2020/ Posted by Staff

INDIANAPOLIS —The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) announced today that 170 Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at ISDH, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and private laboratories. That brings to 645 the total number of Indiana residents known to have the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous day’s total. Seventeen Hoosiers have died.

March 18, 2020

Indiana DOC expands suspension of visitation to include all volunteer staff

March 18, 2020/ Posted by Staff

Indianapolis, Ind. - While there continue to be no known cases of COVID-19 among staff or offenders at Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC) facilities, the previously announced suspension of all facility visitations has been expanded to include all facility volunteer staff. This change became effective at 5:00 p.m. March 18, 2020.

March 17, 2020

Indiana Law Enforcement Academy to suspend operations

March 17, 2020/ Posted by Staff

Plainfield, IN - The Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) in Plainfield has, out of an abundance of caution, decided to suspend its operations in an attempt to keep its staff, students and visitors safe during this COVID-19 outbreak.

March 17, 2020

Indiana State Police employee tests positive for COVID-19

March 17, 2020/ Posted by Staff

Indianapolis, IN - A civilian employee of the Indiana State Police has a confirmed diagnosis of the COVID-19 virus. The employee, who is assigned to the State Police’s Laboratory Division in Indianapolis, was admitted to a local hospital for a medical issue. Yesterday, the employee received notice they tested positive for COVID-19 and remains hospitalized at this time.

March 16, 2020

Governor announces first COVID-19 death in Indiana

March 16, 2020/ Posted by Staff

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb and the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today announced the first Indiana death from COVID-19. The patient is a Marion County adult.

March 16, 2020

Gov. Holcomb announces more steps to slow the spread of COVID-19

March 16, 2020/ Posted by Staff

INDIANAPOLIS — In a continuing effort to slow the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Governor Eric J. Holcomb has announced additional efforts. All restaurants and bars are to close but may offer take-out and delivery options.

March 12, 2020

Gov. Holcomb announces new steps to protect public from COVID-19

March 12, 2020/ Posted by Staff

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced additional steps the state will take to reduce the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Indiana. As of noon today, the state has 12 Hoosiers who have tested presumptively positive for COVID-19.

March 06, 2020

State Health Department confirms first case of COVID-19 in Indiana

March 06, 2020/ Posted by Staff

INDIANAPOLIS—Governor Eric J. Holcomb and the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) announced today the first presumptive positive case of COVID-19 in a Marion County resident with a recent history of travel to Boston. To ensure continued coordination, Gov. Holcomb is issuing a public health emergency declaration.

February 27, 2020

Indiana State Department of Health officials say Indiana is prepared if Covid-19 arrives in state

February 27, 2020/ Posted by Staff

INDIANAPOLIS―The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) is urging Hoosiers to take common-sense steps to prepare for the possibility that the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) gains a greater foothold in the United States.