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COVID-19 Stats: Greene County data shows 11 new cases this week

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COVID-19 Stats: Greene County data shows 11 new cases this week

When the Indiana Department of Health announced the updated statewide COVID-19 stats on Friday, July 31, the data showed Greene County with a total of 233 confirmed cases and 34 deaths reported to the state, with a total of 3,229 tested. Since last Sunday, these numbers indicate Greene County has had an increase of 11 confirmed cases and an additional 237 tested so far this week, since data was released on Sunday. The number of deaths has remained steady at 34 since Sunday.

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COVID-19 Stats: Info graphs for Greene County and statewide

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COVID-19 Stats: Info graphs for Greene County and statewide

When the Indiana Department of Health announced the updated statewide COVID-19 stats on Tuesday, July 28, the data showed Greene County with a total of 225 confirmed cases and 34 deaths reported to the state, with a total of 3,050 tested and a positivity rate of 7.4 percent. Since Sunday’s stats were last posted on GreeneStreets, Greene County shows an increase of 3 confirmed cases, since Sunday.

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Greene County Health Department issues an alert and an update

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Greene County Health Department issues an alert and an update

The Greene County Health Department has issued an alert regarding a restaurant that has closed due to COVID-19, and issued an update to the recent alert for residents of Bloomfield and Solsberry areas:

The Grill located at 60 A St. NE, Linton, IN, has learned of an exposure to COVID-19. As a result of this exposure, the Greene County Health Department recommends customers who dined at this establishment between Wednesday, July 22 through Friday, July 24 get tested for novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

A free COVID-19 testing site is located at the Fairplay-Grant Fire Department, 206 Charlotte, Switz City, IN. The test site is open to individuals with or without COVID-19 symptoms starting at age one year and older. Register in advance at https://lhi.care/covidtesting or by calling 1-888-634-1116. Walk-ins are welcome.

The Grill is voluntarily closed and will reopen August 14, 2020 after cleaning and disinfecting.

Bloomfield and Solsberry resident adviser update:

The number of COVID-19 cases in Greene County increased by 16 during the week of Monday, July 20 through Sunday, July 26; however, the number of Bloomfield cases reported decreased. Solsberry residents are urged to continue proceeding with diligence and are cautioned to adhere to the following recommendations:

  1. Seniors and individuals of any age with serious chronic medical conditions, who are at increased risk for severe disease should avoid nonessential travel.

  2. All should avoid contact with sick individuals and wash their hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.

  3. All should avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth; and, all shall wear a mask in public.

  4. If you are sick, stay at home. Work with family and friends to have food, hygiene and medical supplies delivered until you are well.

If all residents of Greene County adhere to the actions above, we can effectively reduce the spread of the virus. The Greene County Health Department will continue to issue area alerts and will notify the public when the spread has been successfully reduced in your local area.

Alerts are posted via the Greene County Health Department’s website at www.co.greene.in.us/health

Be Well, Stay Safe!

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Statewide COVID-19 stats on July 26; Greene County reported 15 new cases last week

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Statewide COVID-19 stats on July 26; Greene County reported 15 new cases last week

When the Indiana Department of Health announced the updated statewide COVID-19 stats on Sunday, July 26, the data showed Greene County with a total of 222 confirmed cases and 34 deaths reported to the state, with a total of 2,992 tested and a positivity rate of 7.4 percent. Since stats were last posted on GreeneStreets one week ago, Greene County shows an increase of 15 confirmed cases, one more death and 421 more tested in the past week.

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COVID-19 Area Alert issued by Greene County Health Department for Bloomfield and Solsberry

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COVID-19 Area Alert issued by Greene County Health Department for Bloomfield and Solsberry

Bloomfield, Ind. - The following advisory is issued to Bloomfield and Solsberry area residents:

The Greene County Health Department has surveilled an increase in the number of positive COVID-19 cases in the last two weeks specific to the Bloomfield and Solsberry areas (78 percent of the cases reported in the last two weeks). Due to the uptick in cases, residents of these communities are urged to proceed with diligence and are cautioned to adhere to the following recommendations.

  • Seniors and individuals of any age with a serious chronic medical condition, who are at increased risk for severe disease should avoid nonessential travel.

  • All should avoid contact with sick individuals and wash their hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol.

  • All should avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth, and wear a mask in public.

  • If you are sick, stay at home. Work with family and friends to have food, hygiene and medical supplies delivered until you are well.

If everyone adheres to the recommendations listed above, we can effectively reduce the spread of the virus.

The Greene County Health Department will continue to issue area alerts and will notify the public when the spread has been successfully reduced in your local area.

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Indiana launches Be Well Crisis Helpline to support Hoosiers during COVID-19 pandemic and recovery

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Indiana launches Be Well Crisis Helpline to support Hoosiers during COVID-19 pandemic and recovery

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration today announced the launch of the Be Well Crisis Helpline, a confidential resource available through Indiana 211 that will allow Hoosiers to call and speak with a trained counselor 24/7. The free Be Well Crisis Helpline was established by FSSA’s Division of Mental Health and Addiction in direct response to the elevated levels of stress and anxiety Hoosiers are experiencing due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Statewide COVID-19 stats released July 19; Greene County reported 207 cases

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Statewide COVID-19 stats released July 19; Greene County reported 207 cases

When the Indiana Department of Health announced the updated statewide COVID-19 stats on Sunday, July 19, the data showed Greene County with a total of 207 confirmed cases and 33 deaths (steady since last Wednesday) reported to the state, with a total of 2,571 tested.

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Statewide COVID-19 stats as of Friday, July 17, at 12 noon; Greene County reporting four new cases since Wednesday

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Statewide COVID-19 stats as of Friday, July 17, at 12 noon; Greene County reporting four new cases since Wednesday

Since the last post on GreeneStreets on Wednesday, Greene County stats showed an additional two confirmed cases yesterday, and two more today. As of 12 noon, Friday, July 17, when the Indiana Department of Health announced the statewide COVID-19 stats, the data shows Greene County with a total of 204 confirmed cases and 33 deaths (steady since Wednesday) reported to the state, with a total of 2,487 tested. Of those tested, some results may not yet be received or reported and included in the data. The new statewide counts are released once a day, at 12 p.m. A few more graphs are included today.

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Statewide COVID-19 stats as of Wednesday, July 15, at 12 noon; Greene County with one more case, one more death since Monday

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Statewide COVID-19 stats as of Wednesday, July 15, at 12 noon; Greene County with one more case, one more death since Monday

As of 12 noon, Wednesday, July 15, when the Indiana Department of Health announced the statewide COVID-19 stats, the data shows Greene County with a total of 200 confirmed cases and 33 deaths reported to the state, with a total of 2,418 tested - an increase of one case, one death and 77 tests since stats were released on Monday. Of those tested, some results may not yet be received or reported and included in the data. The new statewide counts are released once a day, at 12 p.m.

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IDEM issues Air Quality Action Day alert for Tuesday in Southwest Indiana including Greene County

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IDEM issues Air Quality Action Day alert for Tuesday in Southwest Indiana including Greene County

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has issued an Air Quality Action Day and is forecasting high ozone levels for Tuesday, July 14, 2020 in the following areas:

  • Southeast Indiana – Clark, Floyd, Harrison, Jackson, Jefferson, Scott and Washington

  • Southwest Indiana – Daviess, Dubois, Gibson, Greene, Knox, Perry, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh and Warrick

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Statewide COVID-19 stats as of Monday, July 13, at 12 noon; Greene County up to 199 confirmed cases

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Statewide COVID-19 stats as of Monday, July 13, at 12 noon; Greene County up to 199 confirmed cases

The last time the COVID-19 stats were posted on GreeneStreets was July 1. On that day, Greene County was reporting 184 confirmed cases and 31 deaths with 2,012 tested and posting stopped because the numbers seemed to be steady compared to some of the earlier weeks. Stats show some increases since July 1. As of 12 noon, Monday, July 13, when the Indiana Department of Health announced the statewide COVID-19 stats, the data shows Greene County with a total of 199 confirmed cases and 32 deaths reported to the state, with a total of 2,341 tested. Of those tested, some results may not yet be received or reported and included in the data. The new statewide counts are released once a day, at 12 p.m.

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