As of April 20, Reid Health has had 50 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 and has 51 patients in containment areas of the hospital. Reid has submitted 472 tests, but studies have shown a relatively high “false negative” outcome. As of April 20, Indiana has 11,686 cases. There have been 569 deaths in the state, […]
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April 17: Wayne County has 2nd COVID-19 death, Fayette has 4th death
On Friday morning, Wayne County has increased its number of COVID-19 cases and has now had its second death. Wayne County Health Department has received a total of 23 presumptive positive cases among Wayne County residents. Wayne County Health Officer Dr. David Jetmore said the resident, who was in her late 80s, died outside a […]
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Reid Health, Richmond Fire Department still seeking handmade masks
Reid Health is alerting people in the area who have been making handmade masks that the health system is still in need of them because so many are being provided to patients and family members. “The outpouring of donations has been tremendous,” said Randy Kirk, Reid Health Vice President/Foundation President. The foundation is receiving donated […]
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April 15: Indiana passes 400 COVID deaths
As of 5 p.m. April 15, Reid Health has received 39 lab-confirmed positive COVID-19 tests, and continues to have 48 patients in containment areas at the hospital. A total of 364 COVID tests have been submitted for processing. Because of the lag time in state-reported data, Reid Health is sharing with the community its own […]
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4-H shows, exhibits delayed; fair entertainment canceled
Wayne County 4-H shows and exhibitions are being rescheduled for later this summer, while other fair-related events such as the carnival, track events, vendors and entertainment have been canceled. Purdue Extension announced on April 14 that all face-to-face events scheduled for June 2020, such as the Wayne County 4-H Fair originally scheduled for June 20-27, […]
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Archway Classic among band contests canceled
Central Indiana Track Show Association has contacted band directors to let them know that all summer events and contests sponsored by CITSA are suspended for the summer. This includes competitions at Centerville, Muncie, Winchester, Jay County and Anderson as well as a clinic at Monroe Central. “This decision was made by the executive board of […]
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April 11: Reid at 38 cases; Indiana now at 330 deaths
As of 2 p.m. Friday, April 10, Reid Health has 38 lab-confirmed positive cases and 51 hospitalized patients in containment areas. Reid has submitted 305 tests for processing. Because of the lag time in state reported data, Reid Health is sharing with the community its own data. This data will no longer include the number […]
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Wayne County: Anyone in public should wear mask, sanitize hands at gas pump
No matter what color or pattern they are, Wayne County Commissioners and Richmond Mayor Dave Snow are recommending all residents living and/or working anywhere in Wayne County wear protective face masks when it is necessary to be in public places. That was just one of the newest guidelines in a joint executive order issued this […]
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Richmond Fire Department addresses coronavirus
Richmond Fire Department takes the threat posed by the novel strain of coronavirus and the disease process it causes, now referred to as COVID-19, with the utmost seriousness. It is the standard operating practice of this department to ensure the ongoing health and safety of all our personnel and their families. To that end, we […]
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Governor issues guidance for places of worship at Easter
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb and State Health Commissioner Kris Box, M.D., FACOG, this week issued guidance for places of worship in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. “During this time of uncertainty, faith is more important than ever, and I am deeply grateful to our religious leaders for their efforts to […]