Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb has announced schools will not return until at least May 1, and when students return to school, they will not undergo standardized testing. A press release from state officials in connection with a March 19 press conference noted that Holcomb took additional unprecedented actions today to protect and support Hoosiers during […]
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Small businesses asked to share COVID-19 impact for economic aid
President Trump has allocated $50 billion to the Small Business Administration (SBA) for Economic Injury Disaster Loans. For Hoosiers to gain access to this funding, East Central Indiana Small Business Development Center says the state needs to collect small business economic impact data from every county in Indiana so that Governor Eric Holcomb can declare […]
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Need to file for unemployment in eastern Indiana? Here’s how to start, where to get help
Wayne and surrounding counties are experiencing an increase in the number of individuals filing for unemployment because of the novel coronavirus, and the region’s workforce development board is offering information about available assistance. All claims for Unemployment Insurance must be filed online at https://www.in.gov/dwd/3474.htm. As of Thursday, the Connersville and Muncie offices of Eastern Indiana […]
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Wayne County Health Department confirms first case of COVID-19 in local resident
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, […]