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COVID-19, Health

Second COVID-19 vaccine booster available to Hoosiers at higher risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19

INDIANAPOLIS — Hoosiers age 12 and older who have weakened immune systems and individuals age 50 and older who received a booster dose of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine at least four months ago are eligible for a second booster following…

March 30, 2022

COVID-19, Health

Indiana Department of Health announces changes to COVID-19 dashboard

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) today announced changes to its COVID-19 dashboard to align with national reporting measurements and better reflect the impact the pandemic is having on communities and healthcare systems. Beginning with today’s update, which…

March 30, 2022

COVID-19, Health

COVID-19 Testing Results for Cass County, Indiana

The Cass County Health Department reported Cass County’s first confirmed case of COVID-19 on March 30, 2020. Read more here. Testing Data for Cass County, IN as reported by Indiana State Department of Health at coronavirus.in.gov For the latest information…

March 30, 2022

Health

March 22, 2022 is Diabetes Alert Day

Diabetes Alert Day® is on March 22, 2022! Observed annually on the fourth Tuesday in March by the American Diabetes Association, Diabetes Alert Day is a one-day “wake-up call” that focuses on the seriousness of diabetes and the importance of…

March 22, 2022

COVID-19, Press Release

Indiana Homeowner Assistance Fund now accepting applications for mortgage assistance for Hoosiers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic

INDIANAPOLIS – Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) today announced the state’s mortgage assistance program, the Indiana Homeowner Assistance Fund (IHAF). The portal is accepting applications for mortgage assistance for Hoosiers impacted by…

March 15, 2022

Health, Press Release

Indiana governor signs executive order ending public health emergency

INDIANAPOLIS – On March 3, 2022, Governor Eric J. Holcomb signed Executive Order 22-09 ending the public health emergency after signing HEA 1001 into law. Click here to see the executive order. SOURCE: News release from Office of Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb

March 4, 2022

COVID-19

Cass County moves to blue on Indiana’s COVID-19 metrics map but remains in orange advisory level as of March 2, 2022

The Indiana Department of Health updates COVID-19 county metrics and advisory levels on Wednesdays. On March 2, 2022, Cass County moved to blue – the lowest level – after being in orange since Feb. 16. The advisory level remains orange,…

March 2, 2022

Health, Press Release

Logansport Memorial Hospital mask policy remains in effect despite recent changes to CDC guidelines

In a recent update regarding mask-wearing guidelines, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shared that masks no longer have to be worn in indoor public settings. This, however, does not include hospitals and long-term care facilities, as well…

March 1, 2022

COVID-19, Health

Indiana Department of Health announces changes to COVID-19 data dashboard

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) today announced changes to its COVID-19 data dashboard to better reflect the current state of the pandemic and a shift in school reporting requirements. Effective today, the unique individual positivity rate and…

February 23, 2022

COVID-19, Press Release

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…

February 17, 2022

COVID-19

Cass County moves to orange on Indiana’s COVID-19 county metrics map but remains in red advisory level as of Feb. 16, 2022

The Indiana Department of Health updates COVID-19 county metrics and advisory levels on Wednesdays. On. Feb. 16, 2022, Cass County moved to orange, after being in red for 6 weeks. The advisory level remains red, as acounty must remain at…

February 17, 2022

COVID-19, Press Release

COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Clinic Feb. 9-12, 2022 at Cass County 4-H Fairgrounds

We received the following info today by email from the Indiana Department of Health: The Indiana Department of Health has set up a testing and vaccination clinic near you at the Cass County Fairgrounds Building. No appointment is necessary, so…

February 9, 2022

COVID-19, Health

Cass County remains in red on Indiana’s COVID-19 map as of Feb. 2, 2022

The Indiana Department of Health updates COVID-19 county metrics and advisory levels on Wednesdays. (We’re behind in posting due to the Winter Storm that impacted our area Feb. 2-4.) On. Feb. 2, 2022, Cass County stayed in red, which indicates…

February 6, 2022

COVID-19, Press Release

Indiana Governor signs COVID-19 executive orders through March 4, 2022

INDIANAPOLIS – Today, Governor Eric J. Holcomb signed Executive Orders 22-01 and 22-02. The Executive Orders expire at midnight on Friday, March 4, 2022. Click here to see the executive orders. SOURCE: News release from Office of Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb

February 1, 2022

COVID-19

Weather to impact COVID-19 vaccination and testing clinics Feb. 2-3,2022

INDIANAPOLIS—An approaching winter storm is leading to changes in operations this week for COVID-19 testing and vaccination clinics run by the Indiana Department of Health and many local health departments. All state-run mobile clinics will close at 5 p.m. Wednesday.…

February 1, 2022

Health, Press Release, State

Indiana launches grant program to address health issues; applications due March 31, 2022

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health is seeking applications for the Indiana Health Issues and Challenges Grant, a $50 million program established by the Indiana General Assembly last year to address health issues that impact Indiana. HEA 1007 charges the…

January 28, 2022

COVID-19

Cass County remains in red on Indiana’s COVID-19 map as of January 26, 2022

The Indiana Department of Health updates COVID-19 county metrics and advisory levels on Wednesdays. On. Jan. 26, 2022, Cass County stayed in red, which indicates very high positivity and community spread of COVID-19, for the fourth week. All of the…

January 27, 2022

COVID-19

Cass County remains in red on Indiana’s COVID-19 map as of January 19, 2022

The Indiana Department of Health updates COVID-19 county metrics and advisory levels on Wednesdays. On. Jan. 19, 2022, Cass County stayed in red, which indicates very high positivity and community spread of COVID-19, for the third week. All of the…

January 19, 2022

Community, COVID-19, Health

COVID-19 Testing and Vaccine Locations and Resources for Cass County, Indiana

We’ve compiled the following information from various sources as a public service. Please use the links below or contact your healthcare provider for additional info. WHERE CAN I GET A COVID-19 TEST? The following locations offer COVID-19 testing in Cass…

January 15, 2022

COVID-19, Health

Cass County stays in red on Indiana’s COVID-19 map for week of January 12, 2022

The Indiana Department of Health updates COVID-19 county metrics and advisory levels on Wednesdays. On. Jan. 12, 2022, Cass County stayed in red, which indicates very high positivity and community spread of COVID-19, for the second week. Only 11 Indiana…

January 12, 2022