As of April 20, at 8 a.m., there are a total of 16 positive COVID-19 tests among Dubois County residents. “If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop a fever and symptoms such as cough or difficulty breathing, call your healthcare provider or the Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center Alternative Screening…
While many communities and organizations were planning big festivities for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22, those plans have gone digital nationwide as well as in the Hoosier state at this time. Dubois County Solid Waste Management District director, Carla Striegel-Winner, invites Dubois Countians to join in the social media campaign put…
As of April 18, at 8 a.m., Dubois County Health Department confirmed two more positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) among Dubois County residents. This brings the total of 16 positive cases of COVID-19 in Dubois County residents. We are working closely with Indiana State Department of Health and local officials to ensure that contacts of…
The Dubois County Health Department announced that staff members at the county office have tested positive for COVID-19 (COronaVIrus Disease 2019). “The health of our staff and their families is top priority at the Dubois County Health Department, so we can provide for the needs of our healthcare workers and the overall well-being of the…
In alignment with current federal, state and local guidance for social distancing and to ensure the health and safety of its employees, visitors and volunteers, the Hoosier National Forest will temporarily shut down the Hemlock Cliffs Trail in Crawford County effective April 17, 2020. Details and a map of the affected area can be found at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/hoosier/alerts-notices….
The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today announced that 642 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 10,154 the total number of Indiana residents known to have the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous day’s…
The Dubois County Health Department reported the positive tests of COVID-19 in the county remains at 14 as of Friday, April 17 at 8 a.m. In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the public is encouraged to continue to remain at home. If you need to leave your home for essential work, or to…
On Monday, April 20 at 3:00 p.m. there will be a Facebook Live event with Mayor Denny Spinner of Huntingburg, Mayor Dean Vonderheide of Jasper, State Senator Mark Messmer and US Senator Mike Braun. They will be giving updates to constituents regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic from the federal, state and local level. An event…
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) is recommending all persons to wear a cloth face covering if they must leave their home or report to work for essential operations. A few examples include: Shopping at essential businesses, such as grocery stores or pharmacies Picking up food from a…
Hoosier Hills Credit Union has donated a total of $10,000 to area communities to assist with economic hardships due to the COVID-19 virus. The donations were made to the Emergency or COVID Relief Funds with the following five community foundations that cover the primary service areas for the Credit Union: $3,000 to Lawrence County Community…
