AUDIO: DCHD Releases COVID-19 Report For Oct. 8-14; Health Officer Speaks On Rising Cases

Friday, October 16th, 2020 11:22am

Positive cases are rising locally and throughout the state. Hoosiers are reminded to continue best practices to limit the spread of COVID-19.

(Lawrenceburg, Ind.) – The number of positive COVID-19 cases in Dearborn County has risen significantly in the last week.

According to the latest Morbidity and Mortality Report from the Dearborn County Health Department, there were 101 positive COVID-19 cases for the week of October 8-14. That is up from 45 positive cases a week prior.

Testing was up during that time period with 409 Dearborn County residents receiving a test. That isup from 335 the previous week. Of the 409 tests, 308 returned negative.

Forty-one individuals age 51-80 tested positive for the virus, the most of any age group.

There were no COVID-19 related deaths reported in the county for the nineth consecutive week.

To date, the county has had 834 confirmed cases and 28 deaths.

HEAR BUBBA BO'S INTERVIEW WITH DEARBORN COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER DR. STEPHEN ELIASON IN THE AUDIO PLAYER BELOW

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Events

Bountiful Hearts Meal
Enjoy a free community meal with us!
19th Oct at First Presbyterian Church Harrison
Voices of Indiana Community Choir Registration
LETS GET BACK TO SINGING! REGISTER NOW at www.voicesofindiana.org.
19th Oct at Dearborn County Fairgrounds
Free High School Equivalency Test
River Valley Resources provides free HSE instruction, both virtual and in-person, as well as career planning and much more! Once individuals are ready, they will also cover the test fee for the High School Equivalency Diploma Exam.
19th Oct at River Valley Resources

National Drug Take Back Event Scheduled For October 24

Anyone can drop off unwanted or expired medications to any Indiana State Police Post during Saturday's event.

KDPH Releases First Draft COVID-19 Vaccination Plan

Under planning assumptions, the KDPH assumes limited COVID-19 vaccine doses may be available this year with increased supply in 2021.

Slip Repair Project Scheduled On Salt Fork Road

The project is scheduled to start Monday, October 26.

Rising Sun Places Four On 2020 ORVC All-Conference Volleyball Team

The Shiners won the ORVC Championship this season with a perfect record in conference play.

Local Sports Report - October 16-17, 2020

Indiana HS football regular season comes to a close, boys and girls soccer teams compete at Regionals, and several cross country runners advanced to semi-state.