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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.

Now 11 Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 In Clinton County

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There is 1 death related to COVID-19 in Clinton County as of Friday, April 10, 2020, 11 cases of COVID-19 and at least 153 Residents of Clinton County have been tested as reported by the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH).

The ISDH today, Friday, April 10, 2020, announced that 556 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 6,907 the total number of Indiana residents known to have the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous day’s total.

A total of 300 Hoosiers have died to date. Deaths are reported based on when data are received by ISDH and occurred over multiple days.

To date, 35,040 tests have been reported to ISDH, up from 32,133 on Thursday.

Indiana Governor Holcomb Issues Guidance for Places of Worship

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Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb began his afternoon press conference held on Thursday, April 9, 2020, by issuing guidance for places of worship wishing to host drive-in Easter services.

During the question and answer portion of the press conference the Governor was asked by Dan Klein of WISH-TV, “Are you prepared to have police break up church services which are not following your guidelines either inside a building or in a parking lot or field or other place?”

Governor Holcomb replied, “I hope not. This is about worship. We can follow the rules and I expect folks who are coming to receive the word will do just that.”

Guidances for Places of Worship

• To stop the spread of coronavirus, we encourage church buildings and other physical locations for worship to be closed
• Live stream or other virtual services are best
• The minimum number of necessary personnel should be used at all times for any services
• Staff and volunteers who are not speaking should wear masks

Drive-in service may be conducted only under these conditions:

• Attendees must be inside vehicles at all times
• Attendees should not interact physically with clergy, staff or participants in other vehicles
• Vehicles should contain only members of a single household
• Cars must be spaced the equivalent of every other parking spot or approximately 9 feet apart
• No one may exit a vehicle at any time
• Portable bathrooms are not allowed on the premises and no church facilities may be used by attendees
• It is preferred that no communion be distributed
• In instances when communion is distributed, only prepackaged communion may be used and must be prepared and distributed in a manner that meets food safety standards

The following individuals who are vulnerable and at higher risk for illness should not attend

• Persons who are 65 years and older
• Those who have severe underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes
• Individuals who are sick

CDC guidance for the faith community
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/organizations/guidance-community-faith-organizations.html

The full press conference can be viewed on the Governor’s Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/GovHolcomb/videos/1522212894619519/

 

408 New Positive Cases Of COVID-19 Makes It 6,351 Hoosiers Now Diagnosed, 245 Deaths

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There is 1 death related to COVID-19 in Clinton County as of Thursday, April 9, 2020, 10 cases of COVID-19 and at least 144 Residents of Clinton County have been tested as reported by the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH).

The ISDH today, Thursday, April 9, 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 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.

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.

Frankfort Awarded $221,240 In Community Crossings Matching Grant Funds

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Frankfort City officials are planning a variety of road improvement projects that will be funded in part through the state’s Next Level Roads: Community Crossings matching grant. Frankfort was awarded $221,240 from the Indiana Department of Transportation, which will allow for pavement work on eleven city streets.

According to Mayor Judith Sheets, these funds are a dollar for dollar matching grant from INDOT, meaning the City will need to match these funds equally, with the local dollars coming from city resources budgeted for road repairs.

Street Superintendent, Jason Forsythe, said that paving and project-related work will happen in 2020, with the projects going up for bid soon adding, “We have to have our contractor secured by May 31 in order to start work in June.”

The Community Crossings Matching Grant Program provides funding to cities, towns, and counties across Indiana to make improvements to local roads and bridges. This program is a partnership between the Indiana Department of Transportation and Indiana communities to invest in infrastructure projects that advance economic development, job creation, and local transportation.

Should All Golf Courses In Clinton County Be Closed?

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Photos of golf being played at Frankfort Commons golf course circulated local Facebook groups yesterday, Tuesday, April 7, 2020.

Many asked whether the executive order by Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb stating only essential travel for Hoosiers should apply to those traveling to and from golf courses is “essential.”

Others asked if golf is “essential” at all.

Clinton County Today has gone to the Monday, April 6, 2020, press release of Clinton County Health Officer, Dr. Stephen D. Tharp, MD, where he said, “Playing in the park, on the basketball court, or on the golf course puts you and your family and friends at risk of infection.”

So, should all golf courses in Clinton County be closed?

436 New Positive Cases Of COVID-19 Makes It 5,943 Hoosiers Now Diagnosed, 203 Deaths

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There are now 8 cases of COVID-19 in Clinton County as of Wednesday, April 8, 2020, 144 Residents of Clinton County have been tested as reported by the Indiana State Department of Health.

The ISDH today, Wednesday, April 8, 2020, announced that 436 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 5,943 the total number of Indiana residents known to have the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous day’s total.

A total of 203 Hoosiers have died to date. Deaths are reported based on when data are received by ISDH and occurred over multiple days.

To date, 30,869 tests have been reported to ISDH, up from 28,764 on Tuesday.

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

“Our Social Distancing Seems To Be Helping”

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Message From Clinton County Health Officer – April 7, 2020

Yesterday Governor Holcomb renewed his stay-at-home order. He emphasized several details of his order. Businesses must adhere to the CDC recommendations for maintaining social distancing. This includes limiting the number of shoppers as required to maintain social distance of at least six feet apart.

We should postpone making in-person purchases of goods and services unless and until such items are needed for sustenance, health, education or employment.

We should use online ordering with delivery or call-in delivering with delivery or curbside pickup as much as possible.

If we must shop in person, we should go to the fewest number of businesses as needed, spend the least amount of time needed and not take other people along as much as possible.

Today we now have 5 cases of COVID-19 in Clinton County. I am saddened whenever I hear of anyone suffering with this terrible disease. That said, our social distancing seems to be helping! We are better than my first prediction, but we are still increasing.

Please continue to STAY HOME, wash your hands at least four times a day and keep your distance-and your health!

Sincerely,
Stephen D Tharp, MD
Health Officer

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