Tag COVID-19

Health

MARCH 19, 2020: COVID-19 Testing Update from the Cass County Health Department and Logansport Memorial Hospital

SOURCE: News release from Cass County Health Department and Logansport Memorial Hospital The Cass County Health Department (CCHD) continues to monitor the pandemic of COVID-19 closely. At this time, no confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Cass County.…

March 19, 2020

Education

Indiana Department of Education releases further details on additional actions announced to help lessen COVID-19 impact on schools

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Education INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) today released further details on additional actions announced by Governor Holcomb to help lessen the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Indiana’s schools. “From…

March 19, 2020

State

Gov. Holcomb takes more actions to protect Hoosiers during public emergency: Schools, economy, unemployment insurance changes announced

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb took additional unprecedented actions today to protect and support Hoosiers during the COVID-19 outbreak by signing executive orders that extend the closure of schools, provide…

March 19, 2020

Health

March 19 Update from Indiana State Department of Health

NOTE: Find our additional coverage of COVID-19 here. For the latest U.S. information and updates, the White House Coronavirus Task Force recommends that people visit coronavirus.gov. SOURCE: News release from Indiana State Department of Health INDIANAPOLIS —The Indiana State Department…

March 19, 2020

Community

Logansport mayor declares a local disaster emergency

According to an e-mail sent March 18, 2020 by the communications director for the City of Logansport, Logansport Mayor Chris Martin has declared a local disaster emergency. The Declaration of Local Emergency can be found here. Statement from Mayor Martin:…

March 19, 2020

State

Hoosier small businesses invited to apply for low-interest loans from U.S. Small Business Administration

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Economic Development Corporation INDIANAPOLIS – Last night, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a disaster declaration for the state of Indiana, offering financial assistance for Hoosier small businesses impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak…

March 19, 2020

Education

Indiana Higher Education Commission provides resources for institutions, students & parents amid COVID-19 closures

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Commission for Higher Education (INDIANAPOLIS) – Following new measures from Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb and the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) to limit the spread of COVID-19, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education has…

March 19, 2020

State

Dept. of Correction expands suspension of visitation to include all volunteer staff as result of COVID-19 Virus Concerns

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Correction 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…

March 19, 2020

Community

COVID-19: Local updates, cancellations and resources

We’re curating information from various sources to provide easier access to local updates regarding COVID-19. NUMBER OF CASES STATEWIDE can be found at coronavirus.in.gov. Figures are updated at noon each day. CASS COUNTY: Find our chart tracking daily case numbers…

March 19, 2020

Community

Cass County Clerk’s Office providing services by phone or drop box only

SOURCE: News release from Cass County Clerk Beth Liming Cass County, IN – Due to the ongoing virus outbreak, as of Wednesday, March 19, 2020 @ 12:00 Noon, the Cass County Clerks’ office will only be providing services by phone…

March 19, 2020

Education

Logansport Schools offer info for parents and families

SOURCE: News release from Logansport Community School Corporation Logansport Community School Corporation has created a central location where our community to go to find all communications sent out in regards to COVID-19. This central hub also has additional information for…

March 18, 2020

COVID-19

COVID-19 reminders and updates from Logansport Memorial Hospital

SOURCE: News release from Logansport Memorial Hospital The response across the country and throughout the state of Indiana to COVID-19 continues to change rapidly. In an effort to keep up with these changes –enforced for the maximum protection and safety…

March 18, 2020

Community

Red Cross faces serious threat to available blood supply

SOURCE: News release from American Red Cross The American Red Cross now faces a severe blood shortage due to an unprecedented number of blood drive cancellations in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Healthy individuals are needed now to donate to…

March 18, 2020

Health

March 18, 2020 Update from Indiana State Department of Health

March 18, 2020

Community

Cass County Election Board recommends that voters apply to vote absentee via paper ballots for 2020 primary

As of Tuesday, March 17, 2020, the 2020 primary elections are proceeding as scheduled. Due to the ongoing virus outbreak, the Cass County (Indiana) Election Board recommends that voters apply to vote absentee via paper ballots instead of planning to…

March 18, 2020

State

Two free phone calls and one free video visit for offenders at Indiana Department of Correction Facilities

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Correction Indianapolis, Ind.— Beginning March 18, 2020, to lessen strain on offenders and their loved ones the result the COVID-19 virus, Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC) officials worked with the telephone and video…

March 17, 2020

State

Social Security Offices will only offer phone, online service

News release from Social Security Administration All local Social Security offices will be closed to the public for in-person service starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020. This decision protects the population we serve—older Americans and people with underlying medical conditions—and our…

March 17, 2020

State

Health Department announces second COVID-19 death in Indiana

March 17, 2020

State

Gov. Holcomb signs Executive Order, issues more directives to slow the spread of COVID-19

NOTE: Find our additional coverage of COVID-19 here. For the latest U.S. information and updates, the White House Coronavirus Task Force recommends that people visit coronavirus.gov. SOURCE: News release from Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb INDIANAPOLIS — In a continuing…

March 17, 2020

Community

Indiana under “Stay at Home Order”; ORANGE TRAVEL WATCH in effect for Cass County, Indiana

Information in this post may be outdated. Please see CassCountyOnline.com for the most recent updates in our community. SOME KEY POINTS: Governor Eric Holcomb has issued a “Stay at Home Order” in effect from March 24 at 11:59 p.m. through…

March 17, 2020