INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana officials continue to provide daily updates on coronavirus in the state. Gov. Eric Holcomb has press conferences every Wednesday.
Sunday, July 12
Noon
Indiana State Department of Health reported 560 new cases of COVID-19 in the state, bringing the total to more than 50,000. Four more Hoosiers have died from the virus.
More than half a million Hoosiers have been tested for the virus. About 9 percent of all coronavirus tests in the state has resulted in a positive.
Saturday, July 11
Noon
Indiana State Department of Health reported 793 new cases of COVID-19 in the state, bringing the total to more than 50,000. Eight more Hoosiers have died from the virus.
More than half a million Hoosiers have been tested for the virus. About 9 percent of all coronavirus tests in the state has resulted in a positive.
Friday, July 10
Noon
Indiana State Department of Health reported 748 new cases of COVID-19 in the state, bringing the total to more than 50,000. Nine more Hoosiers have died from the virus.
More than half a million Hoosiers have been tested for the virus. About 9 percent of all coronavirus tests in the state has resulted in a positive.
Thursday, July 9
Noon
The Indiana State Department of Health reported 521 new confirmed cases of novel coronavirus in the state, totaling nearly 50,000 cases. They reported an additional 7 deaths totaling 2,546.
More than half a million Hoosiers have been tested for the virus. About 9 percent of those tests have come back positive.
Marion County is making a big change when it comes to keeping people safe during this pandemic. Starting July 9, residents and visitors alike will have to wear a face mask when out in public.
Marion County becomes the fourth Indiana county to make masks mandatory. The others are LaGrange, Elkhart and St. Joseph counties.
"I know many may not agree with this," Mayor Joe Hogsett said in a news conference on July 2. "I know many more will feel inconvenienced by it. This is a major change to what normal means here in Indianapolis."
Under the new rule, wearing a face mask will be required in public places. This includes office buildings and retail establishments, and when entering restaurants but not while sitting at the table.
Masks will also be required if you're outdoors and unable to maintain social distancing.
The exceptions? Children under 2 and those with certain medical conditions are not required to wear a mask.
Health inspectors — not police — will be charged with enforcing the order.
Marion County Health Director Dr. Virginia Caine said while fines are possible, the main goal is to educate people and stress the importance of wearing a mask not just for themselves but for their neighbors and colleagues.
Wednesday, July 8
2:30 p.m.
Health Commissioner Dr. Kristina Box said it concerns her that the state's positivity rate and hospitalizations have risen, though she said Indiana's ICU and ventilator numbers have remained steady.
Box said the Indiana State Fairgrounds Fun Park scheduled for July 31 through Sept. 7 has been canceled due to rising numbers. Smaller 4-H livestock shows will still be conducted at the fairgrounds.
"Whether you're planning on attending event where there will be lots of other people, please stick to the safety plan you've created," Box said.
Gov. Holcomb said people need to continue wearing masks and socially distancing during the state's second week of Stage 4.5, saying he will provide more updates next week.
Holcomb also mentioned that he still plans to go to the Republican National Convention in August though his plans may change.
Noon
State health officials announced 455 new positive COVID-19 cases and 15 more deaths. The deaths date back to June 20, officials said.
The announcement brings Indiana's total to 49,063 positive cases and 2,539 cases. The state has tested 535,857 people in total.
In Southern Indiana, Clark County has reported 668 total COVID-19 cases and 44 deaths. Floyd County has 384 total cases and 44 deaths while Harrison has 216 cases and 22 deaths. For a full breakdown of all counties, click here.
Tuesday, July 7
Indiana reported 314 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday. State health officials also announced 19 additional deaths dating back to June 26.
In total, there have been 48,626 confirmed cases of the COVID-19 in Indiana and 2,524 deaths.
So far, 530,075 Hoosiers have been tested for the virus with a 9.2% positive rate.
As of Monday night, 613 people in the state were hospitalized for the illness.
Monday, July 6
The Indiana State Department of Health reported five additional deaths between July 3 and July 5, bringing the state's total to more than 2,500 deaths.
Health officials said there were 330 new cases reported for a total of 48,331 COVID-19 cases.
In total, 525,592 Hoosiers have been tested, with a 9.2% positive rate.
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