Tag COVID-19

Education

State Extends FAFSA Filing Deadline Beyond April 15, 2020

SOURCE: Indiana Commission for Higher Education (INDIANAPOLIS) – The Indiana Commission for Higher Education has extended the filing deadline for the 2020-2021 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) beyond the state’s original April 15 deadline. The extension is intended…

April 18, 2020

Health

April 18, 2020 Update from Indiana State Department of Health

SOURCE: News release from Indiana State Department of Health INDIANAPOLIS —The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today announced that 529 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at ISDH, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…

April 18, 2020

Health

April 17, 2020 Update from Indiana State Department of Health

SOURCE: News release from Indiana State Department of Health INDIANAPOLIS —The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today announced that 642 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at ISDH, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…

April 17, 2020

State

Midwest Governors announce partnership to reopen regional economy

SOURCE: News release from Office of Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb INDIANAPOLIS — Today, Governors Eric J. Holcomb (IN), Gretchen Whitmer (MI), Mike DeWine (OH), Tony Evers (WI), Tim Walz (MN), JB Pritzker (IL), and Andy Beshear (KY) announced that…

April 16, 2020

Community

United Way of Cass County and City of Logansport team up for COVID-19 needs survey

SOURCE: News release from United Way of Cass County United Way of Cass County and the City of Logansport are conducting a survey to identify needs in Cass County during the COVID-19 pandemic. We want to hear what is on…

April 16, 2020

Health

April 16, 2020 Updates from Cass County Health Department and Indiana State Department of Health

This table has been updated with the figures provided by the Cass County Health Department on April 16, 2020: SOURCE: News release from Indiana State Department of Health INDIANAPOLIS —The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today announced that 611…

April 16, 2020

Health

April 15, 2020 Updates from Indiana State Department of Health and Cass County Health Department

We update the chart below with daily info provided by the Cass County Health Department: SOURCE: News release from Indiana State Department of Health INDIANAPOLIS —The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today announced that 440 additional Hoosiers have been…

April 15, 2020

Health

April 14, 2020 Update from Indiana State Department of Health and Cass County Health Department

The following numbers were provided by the Cass County Health Department as of 2:32 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 2020: Current COVID-19 testing results for Cass County, IndianaTotal tests completed: 541Total negative results: 482Total Positive for Cass County: 33Total Positive…

April 14, 2020

Health

April 13, 2020 Updates from Indiana State Department of Health and Cass County Health Department

SOURCE: The following numbers were released around 1:30 p.m. today by the Cass County Health Department: Cass County, Indiana COVID-19 testing results: Total tests completed: 523 Total negative results: 476 Total Positive for Cass County: 30 Total Positive for other…

April 13, 2020

Community

Social Security says benefits will be paid on time

SOURCE: News release from Social Security Administration Andrew Saul, Commissioner of Social Security, reminds the public that Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit payments will continue to be paid on time during the COVID-19 pandemic. The agency also…

April 13, 2020

Community

Banks supporting small Business through Paycheck Protection Program

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Bankers Association Utilizing the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan program made available through the CARES Act,* the banks of Indiana are helping small businesses remain viable throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Bankers have been working nearly…

April 13, 2020

Health

April 12, 2020 Update from Indiana State Department of Health

SOURCE: News release from Indiana State Department of Health INDIANAPOLIS —The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today announced that 508 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at ISDH, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…

April 12, 2020

COVID-19, Uncategorized

Gov. Holcomb signs Executive Order to waive incomplete education requirements

SOURCE: News release from Office of Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today in coordination with Superintendent of Public Instruction Jennifer McCormick signed an executive order to waive education requirements that cannot be met due…

April 11, 2020

State

Gov. Holcomb announces taskforce to track COVID-19 spending

SOURCE: News release from Office of Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb INDIANAPOLIS — On April 10, Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced a taskforce to plan, administer and account for federal relief funds the state of Indiana receives from the CARES…

April 11, 2020

Health

April 11, 2020 Update from Indiana State Department of Health

SOURCE: News release from Indiana State Department of Health INDIANAPOLIS —As the number of novel coronavirus cases continues to rise, the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) is partnering with local health officials in four communities to hold free drive-thru…

April 11, 2020

Health

April 9, 2020 Update from Indiana State Department of Health

SOURCE: News release from Indiana State Department of Health INDIANAPOLIS —The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today announced that 430 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at ISDH, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…

April 9, 2020

State

Governor issues guidance for places of worship during COVID-19 pandemic

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb and State Health Commissioner Kris Box, M.D., FACOG, today issued guidance for places of worship in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. “During this time of uncertainty, faith is more important than…

April 9, 2020

State

State Health Commissioner orders enhanced reporting of COVID-19 test results, deaths

SOURCE: News release from Indiana State Department of Health INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today announced new reporting requirements for laboratories and congregate living facilities as part of the state’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic.…

April 8, 2020

State

AG Curtis Hill: Small businesses ravaged by coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic must look out for scammers

SOURCE: News release from Office of Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill Scammers are looking to capitalize on more than just consumers’ fears over the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. They are also hoping to take advantage of vulnerable small businesses, Attorney General…

April 8, 2020

State

Now scammers are even posing as pastors in fraudulent emails, says AG Curtis Hill

During the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, scammers are putting extra effort into preying upon Hoosiers distracted by the ongoing crisis, Attorney General Curtis Hill said Monday — including by sending fraudulent emails falsely appearing to come from reputable sources. This practice…

April 8, 2020