Friday, Dubois County Health Department confirmed a fourth positive case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Dubois County. Anyone who may has an exposure risk, including the individual’s employer, has been or is being notified about potential exposures so that appropriate infection control procedures can be followed. “Together we will get through this. Times are tough…
The American Red Cross is reporting a blood shortage across the country and in response several organizations are hosting blood drives in Dubois County. YMCA Ferdinand – April 3 from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. Dubois Community Park Center – April 8 from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. St Anthony Community Center – April 9 from 1:00…
Saint Joseph Parish in Jasper announced the Diocese has authorized distribution of Blessed Palms in anticipation of Palm Sunday, with limited restrictions. Distribution will be Saturday, April 4 from 8:00 a.m. till 7:00 p.m. or till all palms are distributed, whichever is earlier. The distribution will take place in the north parking lot at the…
Thursday, Governor Eric J. Holcomb signed an executive order requiring all K-12 schools in Indiana to provide instruction via remote learning for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year and outlines options for districts to continue education during the fight against COVID-19. “Students are the future of our state and teachers are the heart of…
Dr. Stan Tretter and Dr. Christopher Bunce provided a public update for COVID-19 and the hospital’s response.
Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center has canceled or postponed all classes, support groups, events and employer/community group health screenings until further notice. Classes and events will continue to be evaluated pending state recommendations. If you have any questions, call Memorial Hospital at 812-996-2345.
The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today announced that 474 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 3,039 the total number of Indiana residents known to have the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous day’s…
The Dubois County Health Department issued a reminder regarding extra steps and urges caution in regards to travel during the pandemic. The department has received calls and inquiries about traveling throughout Indiana, the United States and internationally. Dubois County Health Department urges all residents to not travel unless critical, especially to Indianapolis. The US Surgeon…
Health care providers are instructing their patients who present with COVID-19 symptoms to self-quarantine. Not everyone who has symptoms needs to be tested, according to the health department. Testing guidelines are set by the Indiana State Department of Health and must be followed. However, testing does not change the treatment. You may be asked to isolate…
As of April 1, at 8 a.m., there were no new positive COVID-19 cases of Dubois County residents. Dubois County currently has three positive cases. Governor Holcomb Executive Order 20-14, released on March 31, orders the extension of all Indiana restaurants and bars to remain carryout/pickup only through April 6. With the extending social distancing…
