Wayne County Health Department announced the first presumptive positive case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in a resident of Wayne County on Thursday. The patient is hospitalized. No additional information about the patient will be released because of privacy laws. “We certainly are not surprised to get the notification of a Wayne County resident testing positive […]
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Reid updates COVID-19 testing numbers; state reports case in Fayette County
Reid Health has released information about recent COVID-19 (coronavirus) testing. As of 5 p.m. Wednesday (March 18), Reid posted on its website that staff have sent 24 tests. It shows three presumptive positives, two negatives and 19 pending results. The total includes hospitalized and self-quarantines. On Tuesday, Reid and Wayne County Health Department officials announced […]
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Student meals available in Centerville, Western Wayne, Richmond
Meal Information for Western Wayne Schools Parents will be able to pick up 5 breakfast packs and 5 lunch packs per student enrolled at no charge on Wednesday, March 18 from noon-1 p.m. or 5 to 6:30 p.m. from the Lincoln MS/HS Cafeteria. Enter through the cafeteria doors on the football field side. Students do […]
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Comments from Rep. Brad Barrett, Richmond police on coronavirus
Dr. Brad Barrett (Indiana House of Representatives District 56, R-Richmond) “As the coronavirus situation continues to escalate, a Hoosier has now tested positive in Wayne County. The staff at Reid Health in Richmond are taking the proper precautions and continuing to monitor the situation. Their vigilant efforts to properly care for the patient, while also […]
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A letter from Wayne County Health Officer Dr. Dave Jetmore
Supplied by Wayne County Health Department A letter from our Wayne County Health Officer to help you better understand the need for precautions to help keep you safe. My name is Dr. Dave Jetmore, I am the County Health Officer for Wayne County Indiana. I would like to give some information on COVID-19 to better […]
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Reid discounts virtual visits, closes clinic in Meijer, cancels elective surgeries
Reid Health is contacting any patients scheduled for elective surgery as of Thursday, March 19, to let them know they will be delayed and rescheduled because of the COVID-19 national emergency. State and federal health officials have called for all elective and non-urgent surgeries to be postponed, well visits in physician offices to be rescheduled […]
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Wayne County now under a Level II Travel Watch (essential travel only)
Wayne County is now under a Level II Travel Watch (Essential Travel Only) until further notice because of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). During a “watch” local travel advisory, only essential travel, such as to and from work or in emergency situations, is recommended, and emergency action plans should be implemented by businesses, schools, government agencies, […]
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Wayne County hospital treating first presumptive COVID-19 case
Wayne County has had its first presumptive COVID-19 case, health officials announced Tuesday morning. The patient is a resident of Franklin County but recently sought treatment at Reid Health’s emergency department for a variety of symptoms. The patient was rapidly identified as a person under investigation, and appropriate actions were taken to safeguard staff and […]
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Second Hoosier death from COVID-19 announced
Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) on Tuesday announced that a second Hoosier has died from COVID-19. The patient is a Johnson County adult over age 60 who had been hospitalized. No further information about the patient will be released due to privacy laws. ISDH has received six new positive cases of COVID-19, bringing to […]
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Updated Wayne County list of new hours/closures/cancellations (March 19)
Please note: Wayne County is under a Level 2 travel advisory, meaning travel for essential work activities, picking up essential food and medicines, etc., is permitted, but recreational/entertainment travel is not. King’s Cafe and Bakery King’s Cafe and Bakery is going to close temporarily. We plan to open as soon as the health crisis is […]