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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.

Easter Services Requested To Be Held Virtually

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The following is a letter for Clinton County Health Officer, Dr. Stephen Tharp, regarding Easter services.

Dear Clinton County Residents & Pastoral Associates:

Based upon inquiries about an alternative Easter Sunday church service for our community, I have spent time considering the acceptability of a service where participants would remain in their private vehicles, with less than ten individuals in each car.

I have grave concerns regarding such an event. The only effective measure we have found to limit the spread of COVID-19 is restricting person to person contacts. Epidemiologic information indicates that this virus is very contagious and has a much higher incidence of death and severe illness than more familiar infections such as influenza. Just in the past two days our National Government has acknowledged that we must not just maintain but increase our compliance with limiting exposure to COVID-19.

Many religious leaders including the Methodist Council of Bishops and the Pope have endorsed canceling in person religious services and offered alternative methods for performing Sacraments

Governor Holcomb has given us an outline to protect our health by limiting exposure. We are just beginning a dramatic increase in infections and our best predictions are that we may be at a peak around Easter. It will be even more important by then to maintain our isolation. I am reminded of the first Passover. We are called upon to follow the directions that are most likely to keep us safe. In a time of great danger, the Hebrew’s were promised deliverance from deadly consequences if they carefully followed the rules given to them by a Higher Authority, rules they did not completely understand but protected them from dire effects. We know that isolation and following the rules now will save lives. We should not ignore the tools we do have if it may save even one tragic outcome.

I hereby request that you limit religious gatherings to virtual experiences and avoid any in-person assemblies.

Thank you for your consideration,
Sincerely,
Stephen D. Tharp, M.D.
Clinton County Health Officer

Clinton County EMA Asking For Help

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Clinton County EMA is asking for assistance from any manufacturer who is willing to help with the shortage of PPE masks for our public safety personnel. If your facility can donate, once EMA gets additional supplies, they will be replaced back to the manufacturer. In order to donate, please contact the Clinton County Call Center provider line at 765-652-6502 to make arrangements for someone to pick them up.

Clinton County is also asking the public to assist in sewing and making masks to assist in shortages. The guidelines are based on what the CDC recommends. Below are the requirements for the hand-sewn masks:

How to Sew a Face Mask

Please follow these guidelines to ensure the masks are CDC-compliant and acceptable alternatives for us to use.

Supplies:
Cotton fabric – please make sure it is 100% cotton
Please do not use flannel

• Use a different color/pattern so that staff can distinguish between the inside and outside of the mask.
• Please make sure that any design is placed horizontally
• Elastic or elastic cord: 1/8 inch or ¼ inch
• Standard pipe cleaners

(Please remember that both men and women in a variety of roles will be wearing/using these masks when choosing fabrics)

Directions:
Two sizes available: Adult or Child: for adult masks, pay attention to ear loops for a difference between sizing for men and women

For MEN’S ADULT MASK: Cut the elastic 7 inches long and tie a knot at each end

For WOMEN’S ADULT MASK: Cut the elastic 6.5 inches long and tie a knot at each end

For CHILDREN’S MASK: Cut the elastic 6 inches long and tie a knot at each end
• DO NOT knot the ends of the flat piece

1. Cut two difference pieces of fabric for each mask -Cut 9×6 (Adult men and women) or 7.5×5(Child)

2. With right sides together, sew ¼” seam along the top edge. Sew again ½” below this seam to make a casing for a pipe cleaner.

3. Insert pipe cleaner that has been folded in half into casing. This allows the mask to fit snuggly around the nose.
• Do not worry if you sew over the pipe cleaner; it will not break your needle

4. Starting at the center of the bottom edge, sew to the first corner, stop.
Sew the elastic with the edge out into the corner. A few stitches forward and back will hold this.

5. Sew to the next corner, stop. Bring the other end of the same elastic to the corner and sew a few stitches forward and back.

6. Now sew across that top of the mask to the next corner. Again, put an elastic with the edge out.

7. Sew to the next corner and sew in the other end of the same elastic.

8. Sew across the bottom, leaving about 1.5-2 inches open. Stop, cut the thread.

Turn inside out
9. Pin 3 tucks on each side of the mask. Make sure the tucks are the same direction.

10. Sew around the edge of the mask twice

For completed masks:
• Please put your finished masks in clear, Ziplog bags
• Please separate the masks for men, women and children based on sizing and ear loop elastic differences
• Call ahead to the Clinton County Call Center provider line at 765-652-6502 between 10am-12pm and 4pm-6pm to make arrangements to have someone pick them up.

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