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\"COVID-19<\/p>\n

COVID-19 update and COVID-19 vaccine updates from the Indiana State Department of Health:<\/p>\n

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April 17, 2021: ISDH updates COVID-19 case counts<\/strong><\/p>\n

Indianapolis, Indiana (April 17, 2021) \u2014 The Indiana Department of Health announced today that 1,263 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at state and private laboratories. That brings to 707,111 the number of Indiana residents now known to have had the novel coronavirus following the addition of 1,241 historical cases that had not been previously reported by laboratories. The historical cases date back to November.<\/p>\n

To date, 12,808 Hoosiers are confirmed to have died from COVID-19, an increase of five from the previous day. Another 408 probable deaths have been reported based on clinical diagnoses in patients for whom no positive test is on record.<\/p>\n

A total of 3,330,579 unique individuals have been tested in Indiana, up from 3,320,902 on Friday. A total of 9,420,805 tests, including repeat tests for unique individuals, have been reported to the state Department of Health since Feb. 26, 2020.<\/p>\n

To find testing locations around the state, visit www.coronavirus.in.gov<\/a> and click on the COVID-19 testing information link.<\/p>\n

COVID-19 vaccinations update<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

As of today, a total of 3,699,872 doses have been administered in Indiana. This includes 2,147,224 first doses and 1,552,648 individuals who are fully vaccinated. The fully vaccinated number represents individuals who have received a second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines and those who received the single Johnson & Johnson vaccine.<\/p>\n

Hoosiers age 16 and older are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. <\/p>\n

Appointments are still available at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, which is currently offering the Moderna vaccine, and the mass vaccination site at the former Roosevelt High School in Gary, which is offering the Pfizer vaccination.<\/p>\n

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is offering vaccinations without an appointment today and tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Individuals should enter through Gate 2 off 16th Street. Additional appointments are available later this month and can be scheduled at https:\/\/www.coronavirus.in.gov\/vaccine\/<\/a>. Second doses will be scheduled at the time of the first dose and will be offered at Lucas Oil Stadium.<\/p>\n

Appointments are also still available at the mass vaccination site at the former Roosevelt High School in Gary, which is offering the Pfizer vaccine. The clinic hours are from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. CDT at 2401 Harrison Street, Gary, Indiana 46407. Free transportation to and from the site is available through the Gary Public Transportation Corporation (GPTC) and through a partnership between IU Health and Lyft. Language interpretation and support for those with disabilities, hearing or vision impairments are also available onsite.<\/p>\n

Two additional FEMA mobile units administering the Pfizer vaccine will operate today from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the following locations:<\/p>\n

Lake County<\/strong>:
\nEast Chicago School Administration
\n1401 E. 144th St.
\nEast Chicago, IN 46312<\/p>\n

LaPorte County<\/strong>:
\nLa Porte Rural King
\n1340 St. Rd. 2 West
\nLaPorte, IN 46350<\/p>\n

A mobile clinic will also be available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and Sunday at:<\/p>\n

Lake County<\/strong>:
\nGary Flea Market
\n1900 W. 41st Ave.
\nGary, IN 46408<\/p>\n

Additional FEMA clinics are planned from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 20-24 at the following locations:<\/p>\n

Elkhart County<\/strong>:
\nTolson Center
\n1320 Benham Ave.
\nElkhart, IN 46516<\/p>\n

Kosciusko County<\/strong>:
\nCenter Lake Pavilion
\n119 E. Canal St.
\nWarsaw, IN 46580<\/p>\n

The Indiana Department of Health also will host mobile clinics from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 20-22 at the following locations:<\/p>\n

Whitley County<\/strong>:
\nFirst Church of God
\n1200 Depoy Dr.
\nColumbia City, IN 46725<\/p>\n

Cass County<\/strong>:
\nLogansport Welcome Center
\n418 4th St.
\nLogansport, IN 46947<\/p>\n

Lawrence County<\/strong>:
\nBedford First Assembly of God
\n2601 27th St.
\nBedford, IN 47421<\/p>\n

Additional locations and appointments are being added as more vaccine becomes available. To find other vaccination sites, visit https:\/\/www.coronavirus.in.gov\/vaccine\/<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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COVID-19 World Wide Web Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Allen County Department of Health COVID-19 Guidance and Local Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/ul>\n

  • Home Care Isolation Guidances<\/a><\/li>\n
  • COVID-19 Employee Illness Recomendations<\/li>\n
  • City of Fort Wayne’s Rent and Utility Assistance Program – City’s new release<\/a><\/li>\n
  • Allen County Department of Health information and stats<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    State of Indiana Web Resources<\/strong>:<\/p>\n