Gov. Eric Holcomb on Wednesday shared the latest on the state’s response to COVID-19, remaining optimistic about the case trends and number of vaccinations.
The state’s department of health reported 863 new cases on Wednesday, bringing the total to 669,164 since the onset of the pandemic. The update comes following the first mass vaccination clinic hosted over the weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, which Holcomb and Indiana health leaders said was flawless.
Here s what was learned on Wednesday:
Number of fully vaccinated people surpassed the number of positive COVID-19 cases reported in the case since March 2020.
More than 16,500 people were vaccinated at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway over the weekend during the mass vaccination clinic.
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Hoosiers age 50 and older now can make an appointment to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Just one day after dropping the vaccine eligibility age to 55 from 60, the Indiana State Department of Health announced Wednesday the anticipated availability of additional vaccine doses, including the single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine, make it possible to further reduce the state s minimum eligibility age to 50 from 55.
Appointments to receive the free immunization must be made online at ourshot.in.gov, or by calling 211.
A friend or family member may make an appointment on behalf of a person age 50 and older. But the person registered must be an Indiana resident and may be required to provide photo identification before he or she is given the COVID-19 vaccine.
HAMMOND â Health care opportunities are expanding for families with students in the School City of Hammond.
The district entered a new agreement this month with Community HealthNet to extend therapeutic and medical services to all students and staff who enroll in health services in new clinic space to be established in the school district.
Space for a new clinic has been included in the design of the districtâs new Hammond Central High School, expected to open in the fall, and a second clinic will be made available at Morton High School, Hammond Superintendent Scott Miller said.
Telehealth services will be offered to students districtwide, providing opportunity for middle and high school students in the district to seek care.
GARY â Senior Cammay Brown wasn t expecting the news for another couple of weeks when a caravan of cars pulled down her street in east Gary. You won! Legacy Foundation Scholarship Coordinator Jodi Kateiva told Brown in a video call Thursday afternoon. You ve worked so hard and I m super happy your hard work has paid off.
Surrounded by educators from throughout her Gary schools career, Brown was one of six Lake County seniors to learn Thursday that they had received a full-ride Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship. I know it s not one in a million, but that s how it feels, one in a million, especially because I m in Gary and they really don t expect much out of us, but â Brown said, breaking off in tears.