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Coronavirus in Indiana

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Information Updated on Wednesday, March 11th.

  • Controversial illness “Coronavirus” has caused many citizens to be alarmed and in an uproar for public health and safety. The first case of the Coronavirus hit the United States in Seattle. As the virus spreads, Hoosiers are now alarmed as ten cases of the virus have reportedly been detected in Indiana, Indiana State Department of Health confirms. Cases remain in Marion County, Hendricks county, Johnson county and Noble county. WFHB has decided to cover the story to get more information that is accurate. With information, we plan to prepare Hoosiers in the best way possible.
  • The first case of the Coronavirus in Indiana was detected in Indianapolis where a Hoosier native tested positive after attending a Boston networking event. The second case was at an elementary school in Avon, Indiana (west suburbs in Indianapolis). Both subjects have been quarantined. Two of the subjects with COVID-19 are in the hospital; as four other subjects remain in isolation. All Avon community schools will be closed through March 20, 2020 after one student tested positive for the Coronavirus and another student began to show symptoms. Other Indiana schools such as Indiana University-Bloomington will also be on suspension until April 6, 2020 amid the Coronavirus. All school funded spring break trips have been cancelled through IU Bloomington. Though no active students on IU Bloomington’s campus have the virus, the school wants to take action to prevent this from happening. IU-Bloomington spokesperson Chuck Carney says the decision was made, “because of the rapidly evolving nature of the outbreak and with overall concern for the health and safety of IU students.” Purdue University has also moved classes online starting March 23, Wane.com reports. UPDATE: Ball State University has decided to cancel all face-to-face classes for the rest of the year. Classes will remain online.
  • Hospitals are on restricted visits. The Indiana State Department of Health has a 24/7 call center. Calls from 8am-8pm should be dialed at 317-233-7125. After 8pm please call 317-233-1325, where the call will be answered by an on-call epidemiologist. The CDC and U.S. Department of Health  recommends avoiding travel by cruise ships. U.S. bans travel from Europe. Facemasks are not a necessity unless directed to wear one by healthcare providers, the CDC says. Hoosiers are also encouraged to subscribe to the website for updates about the virus at on.in.gov/COVID19. Updates are made daily at 10am. As WFHB continues to get updates, we will continue developing the story.
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