COVID-19 or the flu? Here’s how to tell the difference
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by: Dr. Mary Gillis, D.Ed.
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Feb 8, 2021 / 08:21 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) Flu deaths in Indiana are markedly lower so far this year.
As of this week, only three Hoosiers have died from the flu compared to the 50 who passed during this same time last year.
Health officials say we’re experiencing a milder flu season across the country, but the drop in cases might also be largely due to the precautions people are taking to avoid the coronavirus.
Indiana reports another 1,529 COVID-19 cases, 49 deaths
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February 4, 2021
The Indiana State Department of Health on Friday reported 1,529 new cases of COVID-19, the fifth time in six days that daily cases have fallen below 2,000.
The state also reported 49 new deaths due to the coronavirus. Reported deaths due to COVID-19 have exceeded single digits in 116 of the past 117 days.
The department said 6,943 new individuals were tested Thursday.
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 fell from 1,541 on Wednesday to 1,446 on Thursday, the lowest number since Oct. 20. The high mark was 3,460, set on Nov. 30.
The state said more than 191,000 Hoosiers had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as Friday at 5 a.m. More than 661,000 had received the first dose of a vaccination.
Jan 31, 2021 / 12:05 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) The Indiana State Department of Health on Sunday issued new COVID-19 information for the state.
ISDH says 1,750 more Hoosiers have tested positive for COVID-19. Those tests were recorded from Nov. 25 to Jan. 30.
A total of 626,682 Hoosiers have tested positive for COVID-19.
ISDH says five
more Hoosiers have died from COVID-19. The deaths occurred and Jan. 29-30.
A total of 9,598 Hoosiers have died from COVID-19. Another 376 “probable” deaths have occurred, but a positive test is not on record.
The 7-day positivity rate of unique individuals stands at 17%. The 7-day positivity rate of all tests is 8.5%.
There are currently 1,584 Hoosiers hospitalized with COVID-19.