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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.

563 New Positive Cases Of COVID-19 Makes It 5,507 Hoosiers Now Diagnosed, 173 Deaths

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There are now 5 cases of COVID-19 in Clinton County as of Tuesday, April 7, 2020, 134 Residents of Clinton County have been tested as reported by the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH).

The ISDH today, Tuesday, April 7, 2020, announced that 563 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 5,507 the total number of Indiana residents known to have the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous day’s total.

A total of 173 Hoosiers have died to date. Deaths are reported based on when data are received by ISDH and occurred over multiple days.

To date, 28,764 tests have been reported to ISDH, up from 26,191 on Monday.

The Next Two Weeks Are Crucial To Slowing The Spread Of COVID-19

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Good evening,

Governor Holcomb issued another executive order this afternoon regarding the response to COVID-19. In accordance, we are extending the orange travel advisory for Clinton County until April 20th. Essential travel only. That means DO NOT travel unless it is for work, groceries, medicine, to pick up materials from school for distance learning, to transport children because of a custody agreement, court-ordered appearance, or to care for loved ones. If you do have to leave the house for any of these reasons, please wear a mask. Even if it’s a homemade mask, please wear something to help prevent yourself from being exposed.

If you are a business, we urge you to read the Governor’s Executive Orders. Including executive orders 20-08 and 20-18 that require the cessation of all business that is not defined as essential. The Governor has also offered further clarification on what is considered an essential business, and how essential businesses are to operate. We are keeping a close watch on our local businesses and will work with the Governor’s Enforcement Response Team to make sure the guidelines for retail businesses in the executive order are followed.

Also included in the Governor’s Executive Order are the following: All places of public amusement, whether indoors or outdoors, including locations with amusement rides, carnivals, amusement parks, water parks, aquariums, zoos, museums, arcades, fairs, children’s play centers, playgrounds, funplexes, theme parks, bowling alleys, movie and other theaters, concert and music halls, and country clubs or social clubs, shall be closed.

We urge you to read the content of the Governor’s Executive Order yourselves. To do so, go to IN.gov. Click on the Governor’s website and scroll down to Executive Orders.

The next two weeks are crucial to slowing the spread of COVID-19. Most of us have been at home for the last 2-3 weeks already, and we know that is starting to wear on everyone. Being isolated is not easy. We urge you to stick with us for two more weeks and let COVID-19 peak. Even if it makes life inconvenient, try your best for the next couple of weeks to reduce you and your family’s exposure.

Sincerely,

Mayor Judith Sheets, Commissioners Steve Woods, Scott Shoemaker, and Josh Uitts

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

533 New Positive Cases Of COVID-19 Makes It 4,944 Hoosiers Now Diagnosed, 139 Deaths

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There are now 4 cases of COVID-19 in Clinton County as of Sunday, April 5, 2020, 126 Residents of Clinton County have been tested as reported by the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH).

The ISDH today, Monday, April 6, 2020, announced that 533 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 4,944 the total number of Indiana residents known to have the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous day’s total.

A total of 139 Hoosiers have died to date. Deaths are reported based on when data are received by ISDH and occurred over multiple days.

To date, 26,191 tests have been reported to ISDH, up from 22,652 on Sunday.

Clinton County Commissioners Vote 3-0 To Approve Solar Overlay

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During the Monday, April 6, 2020, Clinton County Commissioners meeting the Commissioners agreed to take LUPAC #02-20-358-Solar Overlay off of the table for discussion and eventually a vote.

All three commissioners stressed this is just the first of many steps in the process and does not mean there will be approved for the building of a solar farm in Clinton County.

And, with the current orders in place not to have meetings with 10 or more people the commissioners want the public to be involved in the conversation.

“For the time being that’s it,” said Commissioner Josh Uitts. “No more meetings, no more discussions until the public can be involved.”

458 New Positive Cases Of COVID-19 Makes It 4,411 Hoosiers Now Diagnosed, 127 Deaths

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

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.

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.”

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