ISDH COVID-19 update – 4/11/2020

As the number of novel coronavirus cases continues to rise, the ISDH is partnering with local health officials to hold free drive-thru testing clinics.

Gov. announces COVID-19 spending task force

Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced a taskforce to plan, administer and account for federal relief funds the state of Indiana receives from the CARES Act.

ISDH COVID-19 update – 4/10/2020

The ISDH today announced that 568 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19.

COVID-19 order waives education requirements

Governor Holcomb today signed an executive order to waive education requirements that cannot be met due to COVID-19 closures.

ACDH COVID-19 update – 4/10/2020

Another 17 Allen County residents have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total to 129 cases Friday.

Purdue students producing needed parts

Three student workers at Purdue University Fort Wayne have been using their training to help medical professionals serving on the front line.

ACDH COVID-19 update – 4/9/2020

Another two Allen County residents have died from COVID-19 and 14 have tested positive, bringing the total to 112 cases and nine deaths Thursday.

Governor’s guidance for worship

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.

Video: ISDH COVID-19 update

Indiana Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box gives an update on the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic in Indiana.

ISDH COVID-19 Testing Guidelines

Testing swabs and viral transport medium remain in short supply, so the ISDH continues to focus on highest-risk patients and provide results within 24-48 hours of sample receipt.