Governor announces 1st coronavirus case

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5 years ago

News release from the Indiana Governor’s Office:

Gov. Holcomb Announces First Coronavirus Case, Declares Public Health Emergency

Indianapolis, Indiana (March 6, 2020) — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today signed Executive Order 20-02 declaring a public health emergency to increase coordination across all levels of government in the state’s response to coronavirus. This is also a step in making Indiana eligible for federal dollars to respond to the outbreak.

“With the help of our federal, state and local partners, Indiana is responding to this case as we have planned and prepared for weeks,” Gov. Holcomb said. “The Hoosier who has been diagnosed has taken responsible steps to stay isolated.”

This morning, Gov. Holcomb and the Indiana State Department of Health confirmed the first case of coronavirus in a Marion County resident with a recent history of travel to a Boston event tied to several cases in other states.

ISDH is working closely with the Marion County Public Health Department, Community Hospital North and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to ensure that any close contacts of the patient are identified and monitored and that all infection control protocols are being followed. State Health Commissioner Kris Box, M.D., FACOG, said the adult patient has been in quarantine since arriving back in Indianapolis and that the risk to the general public is low.

To read more about today’s announcement, click here. To learn more about the actions being taken by the Indiana State Department of Health, click here.

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