Community Foundation announces initial response to COVID-19
The Dubois County Community Foundation announced funding and new processes to expedite assistance for urgent or critical needs in the county in response to COVID-19. For nearly 25 years, Dubois County Community Foundation has provided grant dollars to support vital efforts in our community. We have worked with partners across the county to improve healthcare,…
Ferdinand: Paper could overwhelm wastewater treatment plant and infrastructure
The Town of Ferdinand is asking its residents to only flush toilet paper and no other paper products. Ferdinand Town Manager Chris James sent out a message to media from the town’s wastewater superintendent asking Ferdinand residents to refrain from flushing paper towels, napkins, tissues, wet-wipes (even those labeled “flushable”), diapers, feminine hygiene products and…
First Dubois County COVID-19 case confirmed (Spanish version included)
First COVID-19 case in Dubois County now laboratory confirmed. COVID-19 Situation Report and Guidance On March 22, Dubois County Health Department (DCHD) announced the first laboratory confirmed positive case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Dubois County. DCHD is working with Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) and the medical community to identify any close contact…
Small business initiative launched to help during COVID-19
gener8tor, in partnership with the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, announced a new initiative supporting Indiana small businesses affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. Under the Emergency Response Program, small businesses and entrepreneurs will have access to a free, week-long webinar series designed to identify and leverage critical resources in order to weather this ongoing public health…
Health Dept. asks for voluntary closure of certain businesses
The Dubois County Health Department issued a clarification on the earlier request for non-essential businesses to close. “The reason we are asking for voluntary closure is done with the intention of providing social distancing (at least six feet away from other people) and limiting gatherings to fewer than 10 people. Some businesses have accomplished this…
Dubois County Health Dept. closed to public, devotes resources to COVID-19
As the situation of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to change rapidly, the Dubois County Health Department has closed to the public. Our top priority remains for the health, safety, and well-being of our community, the department stated in a press release, but due to the public health emergency, the Dubois County Health Department is…
State reports two more deaths from COVID-19
The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today announced that two more Hoosiers have died after testing positive for COVID-19, bringing to six the number of Indiana deaths related to the novel coronavirus. The patients were adult residents of Scott and Marion counties. Both were over age 50 and had underlying medical conditions. No additional…
76 new cases in state; one in Dubois County
Sunday, the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) reported 76 new positive cases of COVID-19, bringing to 201 the number of Hoosiers diagnosed through ISDH, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and private laboratories. Four Hoosiers have died. …
First COVID-19 case in Dubois County
Indiana Department of Health announced today the first presumptive positive case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Dubois County. The Dubois County Health Department has been expecting this and is prepared to respond, they said in a statement. The Dubois County Health Department will initiate an investigation and notify ONLY close contact persons and businesses of…
Health Department announces 4th COVID-19 death in Indiana
The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today confirmed the fourth Indiana death from COVID-19. The patient is a Delaware County adult over age 60 who had been hospitalized. No additional information about the patient will be released due to privacy laws. The death was first announced by the Delaware County Health Department. As of…
47 new COVID-19 cases in state; none in Dubois County
The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today reported 47 new positive cases of COVID-19, bringing to 126 the number of Hoosiers diagnosed through ISDH, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and private laboratories. Three Hoosiers have died. In total, 833 Hoosiers have been tested, including 279 who were tested in the last…
Health Department reports no cases; testing is underway
There are NO confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Dubois County residents. The main focus now is to prevent this infection in our local community. We all must do our part to implement social distancing, self-isolation, and good hand washing to prevent infection of this virus. The Dubois County Health Department reminds all citizens the best…
Voices: Six feet of separation
While these things continue to develop, I took what time I had to meet with several people across the county to briefly talk about this situation. While by no means a great cross-section of the diversity we have here, I decided to stop meeting with folks in person. Weston Allen is waiting out his senior…
Jasper, Huntingburg mayors provide Facebook live update on COVID-19
Mayor Dean Vonderheide and Mayor Denny Spinner provided a video conference on Facebook with a Spanish translation by Eber Menjivar.
Gov., Secretary of State, parties agree to move Indiana Primary to June 2
Governor Eric Holcomb joined Secretary of State Connie Lawson, Republican Party Chair Kyle Hupfer and Democratic Party Chair John Zody today to announce an agreement to move the date of this year’s Indiana primary election from May 5 to June 2. All dates corresponding with the primary election will be moved by 28 days to…
Cases up to 79 across state, one in Evansville
The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today reported 23 new positive cases of COVID-19, bringing to 79 the number of Hoosiers diagnosed through ISDH, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and private laboratories. Two Hoosiers have died. The new cases involve residents of Allen (1), Boone (1), Floyd (1), Grant (1), Hamilton…
Mental Health tips and hotline information
The Dubois County Mental Health Committee Community Support Team shared three basic tips to help the public manage their stress and anxiety during this time of uncertainty. Control what you can Limit your exposure to the media and get information from reputable sources Practice Self-Care and Positive Coping If you are in need of…
Health Department’s focus in the community is prevention
Spanish version below. According to the Dubois County Health Department, there are NO confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Dubois County residents. “The main focus now is to prevent this infection in our local community,” administrative director Jo Ann Spaulding stated in a press release. “We all must do our part to implement social distancing, self-isolation,…
Memorial provides video update on COVID-19
Dr. Stan Tretter and Dr. Michael Johns provide an update for COVID-19 (Coronavirus) for March 19, 2020.
Precautionary measures ordered by Dubois County Sheriff
During these unprecedented times, for the safety of our community, it is imperative that our emergency responders stay safe and healthy. Therefore, the following precautionary measures have been taken at the Dubois County Sheriff’s Office. Effective March 19, 2020, the Dubois County Sheriff’s Office is limiting access to our building to only important matters and necessary business. If…
Indiana State Department of Health updates testing guidelines
The testing guidelines for COVID-19 continue to change. The guidelines exist because testing swabs and viral transport medium remain in short supply across the country. The Indiana State Department of Health will continue to focus on testing our highest-risk patients to provide a fast turnaround time. Most people with mild symptoms do not need to be…
Courts limiting hearings to emergency and special circumstances only
The Supreme and Circuit courts of Dubois County have received an order allowing them to restrict court proceedings to emergency hearings only. The Honorable Mark R. McConnell, Judge of the Dubois Superior Court and the Honorable Nathan A. Verkamp, Judge of the Dubois Circuit Court, jointly petitioned the Indiana Supreme Court for an emergency order…
Governor extends school closure, tax payment deadline and more
Schools, Economy, Unemployment Insurance Changes Announced INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb took additional unprecedented actions today to protect and support Hoosiers during the COVID-19 outbreak by signing executive orders that extend the closure of schools, provide economic relief and protections for individuals and businesses, and expand unemployment insurance benefits for those impacted by job…
Memorial increases number of days screening site is open
Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center has developed an Alternative Screening Site, located at 695 West Second Street (entrance on the west side of the building- follow the yellow signs) for those patients who do not require emergency department services, but who have symptoms of fever, cough, and respiratory congestion or shortness of breath. In…
Health Department advises residents to avoid unnecessary travel
Spanish version below. The Dubois County Health Department has received several calls and inquiries about traveling in the United States and if those spring break travel plans should be canceled. At this time the CDC has not issued any restrictions for travel in the United States. There are confirmed cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) reported…
COVID-19 cases increase to 56 in state
The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today reported 17 new positive cases of COVID-19, bringing to 56 the number of Hoosiers diagnosed through ISDH, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and private laboratories. Two Hoosiers have died. The new cases involve residents of Howard (3), Lake (1), Marion (8), Owen (1), St….
No confirmed cases in Dubois County; Health Dept. urges compliance with social distancing
Scroll down for Spanish version of this release. Over the past several days, aggressive measures have been initiated by Governor Holcomb and Indiana State Department of Health to minimize the expansion of the COVID-19 virus. At the forefront is an effort of exposure prevention. Although currently there are no confirmed cases of the virus in…
Gov. Holcomb announces small business assistance in response to COVID-19
Hoosier small businesses invited to apply for low-interest loansfrom U.S. Small Business Administration INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced that Indiana small businesses are eligible for financial assistance under a disaster designation by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). This declaration is in response to a formal request Gov. Holcomb submitted with the SBA…
Mental health important during COVID-19
The Dubois County Health Department, Emergency Management Agency takes mental health very seriously. Thank you to our Mental Health Professionals Heather Terwiske and Jodi Richardson from Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center for providing these stress management tips and techniques during this time. The outbreak of coronavirus 2019 may be distressing to some individuals and communities….
Mid-States Corridor: What’s happening and next steps
The need for stronger connectivity in southern Indiana has been discussed for many years, and the Mid-States Corridor Project examines that improved highway connection. The Project is a detailed study and it’s important to give you a better understanding of what’s happening, next steps and what to expect. The Mid-States Corridor would begin at State…
Red Cross seeking blood donation sites in Dubois County
The American Red Cross is looking for sites in Dubois County to host blood drives as the American Red Cross now faces a severe blood shortage due to an unprecedented number of blood drive cancellations in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Healthy individuals are needed now to donate to help patients counting on lifesaving blood. If your business or organization is willing…
