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Clinton County Has 1st Reported Death Related to COVID-19

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The Indiana State Department of Health today, Thursday, April 9, 2020, reported the 1st death related to COVID-19 in Clinton County. No additional information is available at this time.

At least 144 Clinton County residents have been tested.

The ISDH also announced that 408 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 6,351 the total number of Indiana residents known to have the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous day’s total.

A total of 245 Hoosiers have died to date. Deaths are reported based on when data are received by ISDH and occurred over multiple days.

To date, 32,133 tests have been reported to ISDH, up from 30,869 on Wednesday.

8 Cases Now Of COVID-19 In Clinton County, Closely Following Curve Of Italy & NYC

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The Indiana State Department of Health reported 8 cases of COVID-19 in Clinton County today, April 8, 2020, 144 Clinton County residents have been tested.

On Monday, April 6, 2020, Clinton County Health Officer Dr. Stephen Tharp, MD, issued a press release, “Yesterday [Sunday, April 5] was also the day we had 4 people in Clinton County with COVID-19. This does not sound like a lot, but in 4 days we have gone from one to four. That makes our doubling time about 2 days.”

Just 24-hours ago on Tuesday, April 5, Clinton County had 5 COVID-19 cases. The milestone of reaching 8 cases took 1-day longer than Dr. Tharp’s modeling.

“If this calculation is correct, we are on the same curve as Italy and New York City. That means in 2 more days we will have 8 cases and in 2 days after that 16 cases in Clinton County.”

Below are Dr. Tharp’s guidelines to slow the spread as originally written in his press release:

Wash your hands with soap and water at least 4 times a day and anytime you touch anything outside your home.

Cover a cough or sneeze with a tissue or your elbow sleeve and wash your hands afterwards.

STAY HOME!!! Do not leave your home unless you absolutely must! Every time you pass by someone else you risk infection. If you just want to talk to your friends, use your phone!!!

Playing in the park, on the basketball court, or on the golf course puts you and your family and friends at risk of infection.

If you must go out for essential reasons, do not go inside a store or place of business any longer than absolutely necessary. Do not touch anything you do not have to touch. If there is a line, stay outside until it is your turn and keep away from anyone else at least 6 feet (10 feet is better). Consider having items delivered rather than shopping in person.

Wearing a cloth mask or even a scarf, over your nose and mouth outside your home will also help stop the spread of COVID-19. A paper surgical mask may be a little better and is needed by our medical professionals. Please use a re-usable fabric mask instead.

Remember- by following these measures you just might save a life!

Three Communities Plus County Combine To Receive Over $1.7 Million In Community Crossings Grant Awards

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The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced today, Tuesday, April 7, 2020, the 2020-1 Community Crossings Matching Grant award recipients.

Frankfort, Kirklin, Mulberry, and Clinton County combined will receive $1,702,010.85 in Community Crossings matching grants from INDOT for local projects through the Next Level Roads program.

Frankfort, Kirklin, Mulberry, and Clinton County are among 217 cities, towns, and counties that received a combined $126,560,741 in matching state dollars.

A breakdown of the grant money:

Clinton County $947,984.94
Frankfort $221,240.50
Kirklin $216,685.20
Mulberry $316,100.21

Clinton County Could Be On The Same COVID-19 Curve As Italy & New York City

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A message from the Clinton Couty Health Officer

April 6, 2020

Yesterday was Palm Sunday.

Yesterday was also the day we had 4 people in Clinton County with COVID-19. This does not sound like a lot, but in 4 days we have gone from one to four. That makes our doubling time about 2 days. If this calculation is correct, we are on the same curve as Italy and New York City. That means in 2 more days we will have 8 cases and in 2 days after that 16 cases in Clinton County. By Easter we will expect somewhere around 80 cases, many of them requiring hospital care. Now is the time we can change the outlook for our community. The only tool we have is our behavior!

Please take to heart the lessons painfully learned in the past few weeks:

Wash your hands with soap and water at least 4 times a day and anytime you touch anything outside your home.

Cover a cough or sneeze with a tissue or your elbow sleeve and wash your hands afterwards.
STAY HOME!!! Do not leave your home unless you absolutely must! Every time you pass by someone else you risk infection. If you just want to talk to your friends, use your phone!!!
Playing in the park, on the basketball court, or on the golf course puts you and your family and friends at risk of infection.

If you must go out for essential reasons, do not go inside a store or place of business any longer than absolutely necessary. Do not touch anything you do not have to touch. If there is a line, stay outside until it is your turn and keep away from anyone else at least 6 feet (10 feet is better). Consider having items delivered rather than shopping in person.

Wearing a cloth mask or even a scarf, over your nose and mouth outside your home will also help stop the spread of COVID-19. A paper surgical mask may be a little better and is needed by our medical professionals. Please use a re-usable fabric mask instead.
Remember- by following these measures you just might save a life!

Sincerely,

Stephen D. Tharp, MD
Clinton County Health Officer

4th COVID-19 Case in Clinton County

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There are now 4 cases of COVID-19 in Clinton County as of April 5, 2020, 104 Residents of Clinton County have been tested as reported by the Indiana State Department of Health.

The ISDH today, Sunday, April 5, 2020, announced that 458 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 4,411 the total number of Indiana residents known to have the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous day’s total.

A total of 127 Hoosiers have died to date. Deaths are reported based on when data are received by ISDH and occurred over multiple days.

To date, 22,652 tests have been reported to ISDH, up from 19,800 on Saturday.

“There Is No Way To Sugarcoat This”

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The three Clinton County Commissioners – Steve Woods, Scott Shoemaker, and Joshua Uitts – issued a statement to residents on April 2 warning of the need to take action to adhere to social distancing.

“Our hospital is prepared, our county is prepared but we cannot take care of all of us in the worst scenario possible.”

The Commissioners asked residents to research COVID-19 to understand the science behind the coronavirus. They offered a website to understand the impact the pandemic could have on Clinton County in a worst-case scenario.

“There is no way to sugarcoat this. There are not enough hospital beds and ventilators for our 33,000 residents to be cared for if we don’t slow the spread now. Please visit covidactnow.org and click on Indiana.”

The website mentioned is COVID Act Now and here is the direct link to Clinton County, https://covidactnow.org/us/in/county/clinton_county

The included chart with this article came from the referenced website when looking at Clinton County Indiana.

“You can see how easily our healthcare system could become overwhelmed. Even with the small percentage of persons who could become deceased from COVID-19 our states Coroner and Morgue Services will quickly become overwhelmed. While we understand the virus doesn’t show severe symptoms in most cases, we need to do whatever we can now to keep people alive.”

The Commissioners conclude by providing ways for residents to help in flattening the curve.

“Stay home. Stay away from people that don’t live with you. Do whatever it takes to stay healthy. People of any age can be affected. We need your help, follow the rules. It’s no fun to be shut in your house but you have to find ways to make it work. All of our lives depend on everyone doing their part.”

3rd Case of COVID-19 Reported in Clinton County, 88 Residents of Clinton County Tested

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As reported by the Indiana State Department of Health

The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today, Friday, April 3, 2020, announced that 408 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 3,437 the total number of Indiana residents known to have the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous day’s total.

A total of 102 Hoosiers have died to date. Deaths are reported based on when data are received by ISDH and occurred over multiple days.

To date, 17,835 tests have been reported to ISDH, up from 16,285 on Thursday.

Message from Clinton County Commissioners

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April 2, 2020

Good evening,

Clinton County has experienced low numbers with Covid-19. With the warmer weather we are seeing more traffic on our roadways. The Governor has given a broad set of rules to follow for essential businesses to remain open. The County Commissioners have the authority to ban all travel under Indiana State Law. We are trying to refrain from doing so. We need to see a significantly reduced amount of traffic and social interaction.

Please research the science behind this virus. Our hospital is prepared, our county is prepared but we cannot take care of all of us in the worst scenario possible. There is no way to sugarcoat this. There are not enough hospital beds and ventilators for our 33,000 residents to be cared for if we don’t slow the spread now. Please visit covidactnow.org and click on Indiana. You can see how easily our healthcare system could become overwhelmed. Even with the small percentage of persons who could be come deceased from Covid-19 our states Coroner and Morgue Services will quickly become overwhelmed. While we understand the virus doesn’t show severe symptoms in most cases, we need to do whatever we can now to keep people alive.

Stay home. Stay away from people that don’t live with you. Do whatever it takes to stay healthy. People of any age can be affected. We need your help, follow the rules. It’s no fun to be shut in your house but you have to find ways to make it work. All of our lives depend on everyone doing their part.

Sincerely,

Steve Woods
Scott Shoemaker
Joshua Uitts

IHSAA Spring Sports Officially Cancelled

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The Indiana High School Athletic Association staunchly supports our Governor, our State Commissioner of Health and our State Superintendent of Public Instruction in their herculean efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are extremely fortunate in Indiana to have these exemplary leaders providing guidance and care to all Hoosiers.

With the announcement today of the closure of K-12 schools throughout Indiana for the remainder of the school year, the IHSAA announces the cancellation of all spring sports tournament series events for the 2019- 20 school year.

It is imperative that our students, coaches, officials, administrators and parents be encouraged in every manner to adhere to the guidance provided by our leadership. The Association understands the extreme seriousness of this pandemic and joins in support of current measures being implemented as well as future considerations. In unwavering support yet with extreme sadness, we must cancel our spring sports programming. We join all
Hoosiers in anticipation of a triumphant homecoming back to our schools in the fall of 2020 complete with a full complement of IHSAA sports.

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