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Brett W. Todd is the managing editor of Clinton County Today. Clinton County Today is a community-focused website to provide individuals of Clinton County Indiana and surrounding areas with information impacting their lives. Clinton County Today is a service of Progressive Partners of Indiana, LLC where Brett W. Todd is its managing member.

Kiwanis Club of Frankfort Celebrates 100 Years

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Today, Tuesday, September 1, 2020, Frankfort Mayor Judy Sheets issued a proclamation celebrating the Kiwanis Club of Frankfort 100-years of service.

The proclamation proclaims Thursday, September 3, 2020, as Kiwanis Club of Frankfort Day, 100-years to the day the club was chartered in 1920.

The Kiwanis Club of Frankfort, Indiana was chartered on September 3, 1920, becoming the 23rd Kiwanis Club in Indiana.

The Kiwanis Club is a global community of clubs, members and partners dedicated to improving the lives of children one community at a time and empowering members to pursue creative ways to serve the needs of children, such as fighting hunger, fighting literacy, and offering guidance.

The original motto of Kiwanis International, “We Build,” was exemplified by the Kiwanis Club of Frankfort in the creation of Circle Park in 1923, in the Club’s assistance in building Camp Cullom in the 1940s and 1950s, and in partnering with the City of Frankfort to construct the skateboard park at Eastside Park in 2005.

The Kiwanis Club of Frankfort encourages youth participation in service through the establishment of a Key Club at Frankfort High School in 1966, at Clinton Prairie High School in 1990.

Today, Tuesday, September 1, 2020, Frankfort Mayor Judy Sheets issued a proclamation celebrating the Kiwanis Club of Frankfort 100-years of service has contributed thousands of dollars to Riley Hospital for Children for various needs, including neonatal ambulances, initiatives to cure juvenile diabetes, and a program to increase early diagnoses of autism. The Kiwanis Club of Frankfort has contributed to international programs to eliminate iodine deficiency and neonatal tetanus worldwide.

Update (9/1/20): 2 New Clinton County Residents Have Tested Positive For COVID-19 As Reported By The ISDH

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The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) announced today, Tuesday, September 1, 2020, Clinton County had 2 new positive tests, 553 residents have now tested positive for COVID-19. There are 9 deaths related to COVID-19 in Clinton County. At least 7,159 residents of Clinton County have been tested as reported by the ISDH.

The rolling 7-day positivity rate of unique individuals for Clinton County is 5.1% as of August 25, 2020. The State of Indiana as a whole is 7.1%.

Additionally, the ISDH announced that 721 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at ISDH, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and private laboratories. That brings to 94,891 the total number of Indiana residents known to have the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous day’s total.

A total of 3,077 Hoosiers have died to date. Deaths are reported based on when data are received by ISDH and occurred over multiple days.

To date, 1,083,765 tests have been reported to ISDH, up from 1,076,947 on Monday.

The Regenstrief Institute released updated hospitalization data as of August 31, 2020, 11:59 p.m. for Clinton County. Data are unique individuals and cumulative.

Total Hospitalizations: 42
Emergency Visits: 101
ICU Admits: 8
Hospital Deaths: 4

Statewide Recovery: 72,391 (79%)
Statewide Deceased: 3,093 (3%)
Statewide Active: 15,258 (18%)

Free COVID-19 Test Center in Clinton County
Children age 3 and older can be tested as well as anyone who needs a test can get tested.

Location [New Location as of Monday, August 31, 2020]:
Clinton County Fairgrounds in the Edward Jones Building
1701 S Jackson St.
Frankfort, IN
8am – 6pm (Monday – Friday)

To schedule a test, use one of the following:
web: https://lhi.care/covidtesting
phone: (888) 634-1116

The COVID-19 testing clinic has tested an additional 4,000+ Clinton County residents since May 13th.

COVID-19 Deaths Might Be Undercounted

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The number of deaths in the United States through July 2020 is 8% to 12% higher than it would have been if the coronavirus pandemic had never happened. That’s at least 164,937 deaths above the number expected for the first seven months of the year – 16,183 more than the number attributed to COVID-19 thus far for that period – and it could be as high as 204,691.

Tracking deaths

When someone dies, the death certificate records an immediate cause of death, along with up to three underlying conditions that “initiated the events resulting in death.” The certificate is filed with the local health department, and the details are reported to the National Center for Health Statistics.

As part of the National Vital Statistics System, the NCHS then uses this information in various ways, such as tabulating the leading causes of death in the United States – currently heart disease, followed by cancer. Sometime this fall, COVID-19 will likely become the third-largest cause of death for 2020.

Projecting from the past

To calculate excess deaths requires a comparison to what would have occurred if COVID-19 had not existed. Obviously, it’s not possible to observe what didn’t happen, but it is possible to estimate it using historical data. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention does this using a statistical model, based on the previous three years of mortality data, incorporating seasonal trends as well as adjustments for data-reporting delays.

So, looking at what happened over the past three years, the CDC projects what might have been. By using a statistical model, they are also able to calculate the uncertainty in their estimates. That allows statisticians like me to assess whether the observed data look unusual compared to projections.

The number of excess deaths is the difference between the model’s projections and the actual observations. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also calculates an upper threshold for the estimated number of deaths – that helps determine when the observed number of deaths is unusually high compared to historical trends.

Clearly visible in a graph of this data is the spike in deaths beginning in mid-March 2020 and continuing to the present. You can also see another period of excess deaths from December 2017 to January 2018, attributable to an unusually virulent flu strain that year. The magnitude of the excess deaths in 2020 makes clear that COVID-19 is much worse than influenza, even when compared to a bad flu year like 2017-18, when an estimated 61,000 people in the U.S. died of the illness.

The large spike in deaths in April 2020 corresponds to the coronavirus outbreak in New York and the Northeast, after which the number of excess deaths decreased regularly and substantially until July, when it started to increase again. This current uptick in excess deaths is attributable to the outbreaks in the South and West that have occurred since June.

The data tell the story

It doesn’t take a sophisticated statistical model to see that the coronavirus pandemic is causing substantially more deaths than would have otherwise occurred.

The number of deaths the CDC officially attributed to COVID-19 in the United States exceeded 148,754 by Aug. 1. Some people who are skeptical about aspects of the coronavirus suggest these are deaths that would have occurred anyway, perhaps because COVID-19 is particularly deadly for the elderly. Others believe that, because the pandemic has changed life so drastically, the increase in COVID-19-related deaths is probably offset by decreases from other causes. But neither of these possibilities is true.

In fact, the number of excess deaths currently exceeds the number attributable to COVID-19 by more than 16,000 people in the U.S. What’s behind that discrepancy is not yet clear. COVID-19 deaths could be being undercounted, or the pandemic could also be causing increases in other types of death. It’s probably some of both.

Regardless of the reason, the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in substantially more deaths than would have otherwise occurred … and it is not over yet.

Ronald D. Fricker Jr., Professor of Statistics and Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Administration, Virginia Tech

This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article.

Update (8/30/20): 9th Death Related to COVID-19 Reported By The ISDH of a Clinton County Resident

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The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) announced today, Sunday, August 30, 2020, Clinton County had 1 new death related to COVID-19 and 2 new positive tests, 545 residents have now tested positive for COVID-19. There are 9 deaths related to COVID-19 in Clinton County. At least 7,021 residents of Clinton County have been tested as reported by the ISDH.

The death is reported to have taken place Friday, August 28, 2020.

The rolling 7-day positivity rate of unique individuals for Clinton County is 6.0% as of August 23, 2020. The State of Indiana as a whole is 6.8%.

Additionally, the ISDH announced that 880 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at ISDH, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and private laboratories. That brings to 93,313 the total number of Indiana residents known to have the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous day’s total.

A total of 3,072 Hoosiers have died to date. Deaths are reported based on when data are received by ISDH and occurred over multiple days.

To date, 1,065,356 tests have been reported to ISDH, up from 1,055,793 on Saturday.

The Regenstrief Institute released updated hospitalization data as of August 29, 2020, 11:59 p.m. for Clinton County. Data are unique individuals and cumulative.

Total Hospitalizations: 39
Emergency Visits: 99
ICU Admits: 7
Hospital Deaths: 4

Statewide Recovery: 70,183 (79%)
Statewide Deceased: 3,066 (3%)
Statewide Active: 15,292 (17%)

Free COVID-19 Test Center in Clinton County
Children age 3 and older can be tested as well as anyone who needs a test can get tested.

Location [New Location as of Monday, August 31, 2020]:
Clinton County Fairgrounds in the Edward Jones Building
1701 S Jackson St.
Frankfort, IN
8am – 6pm (Monday – Friday)

To schedule a test, use one of the following:
web: https://lhi.care/covidtesting
phone: (888) 634-1116

The COVID-19 testing clinic has tested an additional 4,000+ Clinton County residents since May 13th.

Update (8/29/20): 1 Additional Clinton County Resident Has Tested Positive For COVID-19 As Reported By The ISDH

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The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) announced today, Saturday, August 29, 2020, 543 Clinton County residents have now tested positive for COVID-19. There are 8 deaths related to COVID-19 in Clinton County. At least 6,943 residents of Clinton County have been tested as reported by the ISDH.

The rolling 7-day positivity rate of unique individuals for Clinton County is 4.6% as of August 22, 2020. The State of Indiana as a whole is 6.6%.

Additionally, the ISDH announced that 1,140 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at ISDH, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and private laboratories. That brings to 92,434 the total number of Indiana residents known to have the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous day’s total.

A total of 3,066 Hoosiers have died to date. Deaths are reported based on when data are received by ISDH and occurred over multiple days.

To date, 1,055,793 tests have been reported to ISDH, up from 1,044,049 on Friday.

The Regenstrief Institute released updated hospitalization data as of August 28, 2020, 11:59 p.m. for Clinton County. Data are unique individuals and cumulative.

Total Hospitalizations: 39
Emergency Visits: 99
ICU Admits: 7
Hospital Deaths: 3

Statewide Recovery: 69,723 (79%)
Statewide Deceased: 3,058 (4%)
Statewide Active: 15,077 (17%)

Free COVID-19 Test Center in Clinton County
Children age 3 and older can be tested as well as anyone who needs a test can get tested.

Location [New Location as of Monday, August 31, 2020]:
Clinton County Fairgrounds in the Edward Jones Building
1701 S Jackson St.
Frankfort, IN
8am – 6pm (Monday – Friday)

To schedule a test, use one of the following:
web: https://lhi.care/covidtesting
phone: (888) 634-1116

The COVID-19 testing clinic has tested an additional 4,000+ Clinton County residents since May 13th.

Update (8/28/20): 1 Additional Clinton County Resident Has Died Related To COVID-19, 7 More Have Tested Positive For COVID-19 As Reported By The ISDH

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The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) announced today, Friday, August 28, 2020, Clinton County had 1 new death related to COVID-19 and 7 new positive tests, 542 residents have now tested positive for COVID-19. There are 8 deaths related to COVID-19 in Clinton County. At least 6,870 residents of Clinton County have been tested as reported by the ISDH.

The death is reported to have taken place Thursday, August 20, 2020.

The rolling 7-day positivity rate of unique individuals for Clinton County is 4.5% as of August 20, 2020. The State of Indiana as a whole is 6.5%.

Additionally, the ISDH announced that 832 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at ISDH, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and private laboratories. That brings to 91,313 the total number of Indiana residents known to have the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous day’s total.

A total of 3,058 Hoosiers have died to date. Deaths are reported based on when data are received by ISDH and occurred over multiple days.

To date, 1,044,049 tests have been reported to ISDH, up from 1,034,746 on Thursday.

The Regenstrief Institute released updated hospitalization data as of August 27, 2020, 11:59 p.m. for Clinton County. Data are unique individuals and cumulative.

Total Hospitalizations: 39
Emergency Visits: 99
ICU Admits: 7
Hospital Deaths: 3

Statewide Recovery: 69,723 (79%)
Statewide Deceased: 3,058 (4%)
Statewide Active: 15,077 (17%)

Free COVID-19 Test Center in Clinton County
Children age 3 and older can be tested as well as anyone who needs a test can get tested.

Location:
850 Delphi Ave, Frankfort (Back Activity Building of the old Christian Life Church)
8am – 6pm (Monday – Friday) through August 28th

To schedule a test, use one of the following:
web: https://lhi.care/covidtesting
phone: (888) 634-1116

The COVID-19 testing clinic has tested an additional 4,000+ Clinton County residents since May 13th.

Frankfort Travels To Clinton Prairie For Week 2 of High School Football

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Week 2 of High School football features another Clinton County head-to-head match-up with Frankfort traveling to Clinton Prairie for a 7 p.m. kickoff. The Clinton Central game against Sheridan has been canceled due to Clinton Central’s Jr/Sr High School going to remote learning due to its COVID-19 quarantine announcement.

In last week’s action, Clinton Central (1-0) defeated Frankfort (0-1) 20-16. Park Tudor (1-0) defeated Clinton Prairie (0-1) 59-21.

Limited ticketing is available for the game at Clinton Prairie due to current IHSAA fan participation rules this year due to COVID-19.

FHS Athletic Department is reporting via Twitter as of 8:47 a.m., Friday, August 28, 2020: “Pre-Sale Tickets for Frankfort Fans for tonight’s Football Game at Clinton Prairie are SOLD OUT. There will be a limited number of tickets available at the Visitors ticket booth at the north entrance of the stadium.” Tickets are $6.

The game will also be televised on the ISC SportsNetwork. The cost is $5.99.

https://www.iscsportsnetwork.com/products/2020-fb-frankfort-at-clinton-prairie-8-28-20

ISC offers a season pass to a variety of sports competitions at both Clinton Prairie and Frankfort. Season Passes are $74.99 for each school.

Clinton Prairie:
https://www.iscsportsnetwork.com/products/clinton-prairie-2020-season-package

Frankfort:
https://www.iscsportsnetwork.com/products/frankfort-high-school-season-pass

Update (8/27/20): 10 New Clinton County Resident Have Tested Positive For COVID-19 As Reported By The ISDH

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The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) announced today, Thursday, August 27, 2020, Clinton County had 10 new positive tests, 535 residents have now tested positive for COVID-19. There are 7 deaths related to COVID-19 in Clinton County. At least 6,789 residents of Clinton County have been tested as reported by the ISDH.

The rolling 7-day positivity rate of unique individuals for Clinton County is 4.7% as of August 20, 2020. The State of Indiana as a whole is 6.6%.

Additionally, the ISDH announced that 1,164 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at ISDH, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and private laboratories. That brings to 90,504 the total number of Indiana residents known to have the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous day’s total.

A total of 3,047 Hoosiers have died to date. Deaths are reported based on when data are received by ISDH and occurred over multiple days.

To date, 1,034,746 tests have been reported to ISDH, up from 1,022,537 on Wednesday.

The Regenstrief Institute released updated hospitalization data as of August 26, 2020, 11:59 p.m. for Clinton County. Data are unique individuals and cumulative.

Total Hospitalizations: 40
Emergency Visits: 99
ICU Admits: 7
Hospital Deaths: 3

Statewide Recovery: 68,675 (79%)
Statewide Deceased: 3,047 (4%)
Statewide Active: 15,097 (17%)

Free COVID-19 Test Center in Clinton County
Children age 3 and older can be tested as well as anyone who needs a test can get tested.

Location:
850 Delphi Ave, Frankfort (Back Activity Building of the old Christian Life Church)
8am – 6pm (Monday – Friday) through August 28th

To schedule a test, use one of the following:
web: https://lhi.care/covidtesting
phone: (888) 634-1116

The COVID-19 testing clinic has tested an additional 4,000+ Clinton County residents since May 13th.

Back On Track Stage 4.5 And Mask Requirement To Continue Another 30 Days

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Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb announced Wednesday, August 26, 2020, the Back on Track Stage 4.5 and mask requirement will continue for another 30 days.

“On one hand we are pleased that we have been holding steady in terms of our positivity rate,” said Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb. “We don’t want that to trend up, we would like to see that trend down even more so.”

The positivity rate has plateaued according to a slide shown during the Governor’s weekly briefing. The positivity rate climbed from 4.4% on June 16 to 7.6% on July 27 when the mask requirement went into effect. Since that time the positivity rate has nudged downward; 7.3% on August 17 and 6.6% on August 19.

As a result of this data, the Governor stated he will issue an executive order extending the health emergency and reopening plan through September 25. This extension will have no changes in capacity restrictions for restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues already in place.

Update (8/26/20): 1 Additional Clinton County Resident Has Died Related To COVID-19, 2 More Have Tested Positive For COVID-19 As Reported By The ISDH

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The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) announced today, Wednesday, August 26, 2020, Clinton County had 1 new death related to COVID-19 and 2 new positive tests, 525 residents have now tested positive for COVID-19. There are 7 deaths related to COVID-19 in Clinton County. At least 6,691 residents of Clinton County have been tested as reported by the ISDH.

The death is reported to have taken place Saturday, August 22, 2020.

The rolling 7-day positivity rate of unique individuals for Clinton County is 4.5% as of August 19, 2020. The State of Indiana as a whole is 6.6%.

Additionally, the ISDH announced that 971 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at ISDH, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and private laboratories. That brings to 89,359 the total number of Indiana residents known to have the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous day’s total.

A total of 3,041 Hoosiers have died to date. Deaths are reported based on when data are received by ISDH and occurred over multiple days.

To date, 1,022,537 tests have been reported to ISDH, up from 1,010,981 on Monday.

The Regenstrief Institute released updated hospitalization data as of August 25, 2020, 11:59 p.m. for Clinton County. Data are unique individuals and cumulative.

Total Hospitalizations: 39
Emergency Visits: 98
ICU Admits: 7
Hospital Deaths: 3

Statewide Recovery: 66,703 (78%)
Statewide Deceased: 3,023 (4%)
Statewide Active: 15,289 (18%)

Free COVID-19 Test Center in Clinton County
Children age 3 and older can be tested as well as anyone who needs a test can get tested.

Location:
850 Delphi Ave, Frankfort (Back Activity Building of the old Christian Life Church)
8am – 6pm (Monday – Friday) through August 26th

To schedule a test, use one of the following:
web: https://lhi.care/covidtesting
phone: (888) 634-1116

The COVID-19 testing clinic has tested an additional 4,000+ Clinton County residents since May 13th.

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