Tag: Indiana Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box
First doses of COVID-19 vaccine arrive in Indiana
Today, the ISDH announced that the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine had been administered to frontline healthcare workers in Indiana.
ISDH shares new CDC COVID quarantine guidance
The CDC has updated its quarantine guidance for people exposed to COVID-19, providing two options for shortening the standard 14-day quarantine period.
Gov. Holcomb, First Lady test negative for COVID-19
Governor Eric J. Holcomb and First Lady Janet Holcomb have tested negative for COVID-19.
Smart use of antibiotics leads to best care
U.S. Antibiotics Awareness Week, which runs from Nov. 18 to 24, is an opportunity to learn about good antibiotic prescribing practices and use.
Gov. Holcomb quarantines after COVID-19 exposure
Several members of Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb’s security detail have tested positive for COVID-19.
Hoosiers urged to get flu vaccines
The ISDH is encouraging Hoosiers to get vaccinated against influenza to help protect during the 2019-2020 flu season.
Indiana’s infant mortality rate at historic low
Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced today that Indiana’s infant mortality rate fell in 2019 to the lowest level in state recorded history.
West Nile Virus activity detected
State health officials are urging Indiana residents to take steps to protect themselves from the West Nile virus.
1st statewide COVID-19 random sample study published
The results of the first statewide random sample study in the United States to measure the spread of COVID-19 indicated a general population prevalence of about 2.8 percent in Indiana.
#MaskUpHoosiers
Governor Holcomb and ISDH Commissioner Dr. Kris Box, today announced a statewide initiative to encourage Hoosiers to wear masks to limit the spread of COVID-19.