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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indiana State Department of Health confirmed more than 300 new cases of COVID-19 in the state.

ISDH said at 10 a.m. that 981 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed.

Officials say 25 people have died as a result of COVID-19. That’s up from 17 in Thursday’s report from ISDH. The latest death was announced by Tippecanoe County about 4 p.m. Friday, after ISDH had updated its numbers for the day.

ISDH says Marion County had 192 new cases, the most in the state.

ISDH also issued some corrections from Thursday’s report:

  • One case removed from Montgomery County.
  • One case removed from Tippecanoe County.
  • One Hamilton County case has been moved to Madison County.
  • One Marion County case has been moved to Howard County.

ISDH is providing new numbers daily at 10 a.m.

ISDH has not released numbers regarding recoveries in Indiana.

(Provided Photo/ISDH)
(Provided Photo/ISDH)

According to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University, more than 597,000 cases have been confirmed worldwide, with more than 27,000 deaths and more than 131,000 recoveries. Deaths in the U.S. went over 1,500 on Friday night. Click the link for the most recent updates to the numbers.

Update 9:33 p.m.

The Howard County commissioners in Kokomo on Friday approved a ban on the sale of nonessential goods from stores remaining open because they were deemed essential during the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic.

The commissioners’ order says the sale of nonessential goods at essential stores was “not fair” to the businesses selling only nonessential goods that have closed in compliance with the county’s public health emergency ordinance.

The ban will begin at noon Saturday, the order says. Signs in the stores must notify shoppers of the ban.

The nonessential goods include jewelry, furniture, home and lawn decor, toys/games, carpet/rugs/flooring, nonemergency appliances, music/books/magazines, craft and art supplies, paint, and entertainment electronics.

The county said in a Facebook post that the order was “in agreement by the Board Of Health, the Mayor of the City of Kokomo, and supported by the Indiana Retail Council.

“We sought and received input and support from several of the big box stores in our community along with the Indiana Retail Council. This order is consistent with our Orange Travel Advisory for essential travel only. Please stay home and only travel outside of your home if it is absolutely essential. The Commissioners would like to thank the Indiana Retail Council and our big box retailers for their cooperation in this matter.”

Howard County on Friday had seven reported positive tests for COVID-19, and one Howard County death has been recorded by state health officials.

Update 8:18 p.m.

Inside INdiana Business reports Indianapolis-based Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. plans to temporarily suspend production at some of its manufacturing facilities. The manufacturer says the move, effective Monday, is the result of disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The company did not specify which facilities would be shut down.

Update 8:16 p.m.

Pizza King says most of its stores have temporarily changed their operating hours for delivery and curbside orders.

Update 7:12 p.m.

Inside INdiana Business reports Rising Star Casino and Resorts says it will lay off nearly 420 employees, in two notices to Indiana officials. Here is the first announcement and the second announcement. The casino is in in the city of Rising Sun in southeastern Indiana.

Update 6:56 p.m.

Giant Eagle announced changes at its Carmel Market District and 63 GetGo locations in Indiana.

  • Installment of plexiglass and social distancing floor indicators.
  • Updating store hours to align guest traffic with sanitization and restocking efforts.
  • Establishing an online resource for COVID-19 exposure.
  • galvanizing financial resources for Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana.

Update 6:07 p.m.

Northside Food Pantry says it continues to operate a food pantry at Second Presbyterian Church, 7700 N. Meridian St. It will next be open from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday. It also will be open next week from 12:30-3 p.m. Tuesday, 4-6:30 p.m. Wednesday and 10 a.m.-noon Thursday and April 4.

Update 5:40 p.m.

Conner Prairie living history museum in Fishers, Indiana, says it’s extending its closure through April 13 to limit potential exposure to and spread of COVID-19.

Update 5:33 p.m.

YMCA of Greater Indianapolis says it will expand its child care service for essential workers to those in any industry and add four locations starting Monday.

Update 5 p.m.

The Marion County Prosecutor made announcements Friday about various criminal court activities and child support:

  • All traffic court cases are being continued until April 6 or later. Due to the volume of cases, court staff will not be updating the chronological case summary before traffic court reopens on April 6.
  • Jury trials may be rescheduled until April 15 or a later date. Other criminal court hearings may be rescheduled until April 6 or a later date, including bench trials. For specific case information visit mycase.in.gov or contact the Criminal Courts Division at 317-327-1447.
  • Jury trials in criminal cases may be rescheduled until April 15 or a later date. Other criminal court Court hearings may be rescheduled until April 6, 2020, or a later date, including bench trials. For specific case information visit mycase.in.gov or contact the Criminal Courts Division at 317-327-1447. Prospective jurors are advised to call 317-327-8992 to check the status of their summons.
  • All child support court hearings will be continued until May 6 or later. The prosecutor’s office continues to make child support services available at 317-327-1800 or familyadvocate@indy.gov.

Update 4:55 p.m.

Southeast Community Services says southeast Indianapolis residents or business with concerns such as food access, paying rent or other basic needs can call the agency at 317-236-7400.

Update 4:43 p.m.

Inside INdiana Business reports that General Motors Co. has confirmed previously reported plans to use its Kokomo manufacturing facility to build critical care ventilators.

Update 4:33 p.m.

Kroger says it has hired nearly 24,000 employees nationwide in response to COVID-19.

Update 4:30 p.m.

Pike Township Fire Department says two of its emergency medical services personnel have tested positive for COVID-19. They and their families are quarantined at home and did not required hospitalization.

In a news release, the fire department, “On March 17, 2020, one Pike EMT informed the Pike Township Fire Department’s Designated Infection Control Officer that she had developed symptoms consistent with COVID-19. That EMT, along with five other EMS personnel from Pike, had been in a three-day course from Friday, March 13 – Sunday, March 15. On March 23, students were notified that one participant in the class had tested positive for COVID-19. On this date another Pike EMS Paramedic reported symptoms consistent with COVID-19. These individuals were immediately isolated and tested through Eli Lilly and received confirmation of positive Coronavirus on March 27, 2020. Three additional firefighters and EMS personnel have been exposed to COVID-19 when a patient, who later tested positive, was transported by Pike EMS to a local hospital. Those personnel are currently in isolation, awaiting testing through Eli Lilly today.”

The department also said an additional firefighter reported symptoms consistent with COVID-19 and was placed in isolation while awaiting an appointment for testing at Eli Lilly & Co. on Saturday.

Update 4:12 p.m.

Here are highlights from Gov. Eric Holcomb’s midafternoon news conference from the Indiana Statehouse’s South Atrium:

  • Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb said the state does not plan to have a live news conference Saturday. Future press conferences will be virtually done with journalists at 2:30 p.m. weekdays and as needed on weekends.
  • Holcomb noted the growing total of COVID-19 cases. “You realize that we are … we don’t see the peak yet. These numbers are compounding…. This is like a snowball that’s rolling downhill and getting bigger and bigger and bigger.” He added, “We’ll make sure the public knows as we approach this surge that we do know is coming — and right now we know that we have the inventory to handle where we are today — when get closer to those numbers spiking or closer to that peak, we’ll keep the public informed of alternative measures that we may have to take.”
  • Indiana health commissioner Dr. Kris Box says testing continues to increase, and more labs should be online in coming weeks to process COVID-19 tests.
  • Box says she can’t “in a best-guess scenario” project how many COVID-19 cases will be reported in the state, but the peak should hit in mid to late April.
  • Box says, by Friday’s end, nurse surveyors will have been to all 535 nursing homes and 202 free-standing facilities in the state to share guidance and review COVID-19 plants.
  • Holcomb says the number of hospital beds available is not being released to the public at this time although the data is being tracked every day. Box says hospitals, other health care facilities and emergency medical services are conserving and sharing supplies.
  • Indiana Department of Correction commissioner Rob Carter says prisoners are making about 200 gowns per day. By Monday, they’ll be able to make about 200 face masks a day.
  • Holcomb says Indiana’s $2.3 billion surplus will play a critical role in the state’s financial recovery. “We spend about $1.4 billion a month.” The federal stimulus bill will help the state pay for the health crisis.
  • Indiana transportation commissioner Joe McGuinness says if you must travel, please pay attention and put down cellphones. He said three employees hit on I-70 Thursday in Indianapolis have been released from a hospital and are recovering.
  • McGuinness says fuel purchases and traffic volume data is being watched closely, because they could show an impact to revenues for road projects. A 41% reduction in all traffic was recorded Thursday.
  • Holcomb thanked people watching over veterans, Hoosiers ‘overtipping’ at restaurants, and businesses providing needed goods such as hand sanitizer.
  • Holcomb thanked local groups putting together financial rescue programs for employees and businesses.
  • Holcomb thanked “a long list of Hoosiers with the last name anonymous, Mr. and Mrs. Anonymous” who are “helping people through this storm.”
  • Holcomb asked Hoosiers to pray for pastors. “I have to believe that they are under a tremendous amount of strain dealing with the emotional … and spiritual strain as they are leading their flocks through this all.”
  • Holcomb says, “We need the public en masse to do their part and we’ll continue to show you the proof and to deal with the outliers. This is too important. We can’t get this wrong.”

Update 4:06 p.m.

The Tippecanoe County Health Department announced a local man who was one of the county’s eight positive COVID-19 cases is the county’s first death from the coronavirus. The man who was older than 60 died earlier Friday at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette. The department said it will release no additional information on the man.

Update 2:10 p.m.

Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard announced Friday the city was reopening golf courses after a one-day closure.

Update 1:46 p.m.

The 500 Festival Breakfast at the Brickyard, the 500 Festival Memorial Service, the IPL 500 Festival Parade and the 500 Festival Off the Grid are all working to be rescheduled, according to event organizers.

“We are working through a number of different scenarios and we will do everything possible to reschedule these events for later in the year,” organizers said in a statement.

Update 1:43 p.m.

General Motors says it is working with Ventec Life Systems to produce critical care ventilators in Kokomo.

“Retooling is underway and we are poised to deliver the first ventilators next month with capacity of more than 10,000 monthly,” the company said in a release.

Update 1:30 p.m.

The Indiana Family & Social Services Administration has introduced a statewide map for residents seeking food assistance.

The map shows food pantries and meal sites.

To see the map, click here.

Update 1:24 p.m.

The city of Indianapolis is introducing a rent deferral program for City Market tenants.

The program will help out more than two dozen small businesses for two months.

“In this time of uncertainty, we must all be willing to do our part to come together as one city and lift up those in need,” said Hogsett said in a statement. “That’s why I’m proud that the City of Indianapolis – as landlord to these small businesses – is in a position to offer this flexibility in support of their continued success. It is my hope that we will continue to see other landlords, businesses, and institutions do what they can to ensure our community’s best days are yet to come.”

The city owns the property.

Tenants will be able to spread out missed payments over the remainder of their lease. Interest will not accrue.

County-by-county numbers, according to ISDH

  • Adams – 1
  • Allen – 21, including one death
  • Bartholomew – 6
  • Boone – 7
  • Brown – 2
  • Carroll – 1
  • Clark – 12
  • Clinton – 1
  • Dearborn – 3, including one death
  • Decatur – 26
  • DeKalb – 1
  • Delaware – 8, including one death
  • Dubois – 1
  • Elkhart – 9
  • Fayette – 3
  • Floyd – 11
  • Fountain – 1
  • Franklin – 21, including one death
  • Fulton – 1
  • Gibson – 3
  • Grant – 5
  • Hamilton – 52
  • Hancock – 13, including one death
  • Harrison – 4
  • Hendricks – 28, including two deaths
  • Henry – 1
  • Howard – 7, including one death
  • Huntington – 1
  • Jackson – 4
  • Jasper – 4, including one death
  • Jennings – 5
  • Johnson – 42, including three deaths
  • Kosciusko – 1
  • LaGrange – 2
  • Lake – 47
  • LaPorte – 2
  • Lawrence – 5
  • Madison – 7, including one death
  • Marion – 484, including eight deaths
  • Marshall – 4
  • Miami – 1
  • Monroe – 8
  • Montgomery – 3
  • Morgan – 10
  • Noble – 1
  • Ohio – 1
  • Orange – 1
  • Owen – 5
  • Porter – 6
  • Posey – 1
  • Putnam – 2, including one death
  • Randolph – 1
  • Ripley – 14
  • Rush – 3
  • Scott – 1, including one death
  • Shelby – 6
  • St. Joseph – 27, including one death
  • Starke – 1
  • Sullivan – 1
  • Tippecanoe – 8
  • Tipton – 2
  • Vanderburgh – 6
  • Vigo – 3
  • Warren – 1
  • Warrick – 3
  • Washington – 4
  • Wayne – 1
  • Wells – 1
  • Whitley – 1

Timeline of coronavirus in Indiana

  • March 6: Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) confirms the first case in Indiana. Officials say the Marion County resident had recently traveled to Boston to attend a BioGen conference as a contractor.
  • March 8: ISDH confirms a second case. An adult in Hendricks County who had also traveled to the BioGen conference was placed in isolation. Noblesville Schools announces that a parent and that parent’s children will be self-quarantining after attending an out-of-state event where someone else tested positive.
  • March 9: ISDH’s total of positive cases rises to 4. Avon Community School Corp. had announced on March 8 that a student tested positive; that case, along with another in Noble County, was confirmed by state health officials at a news conference.
  • March 10: ISDH’s total of positive cases rises to 6 as the state launches an online tracker. Purdue and Indiana universities suspend classes for two weeks beyond their spring breaks. Ball State University basketball fans learn the Mid-American Conference tourney will have no fans in the stands. Three businesses operating nursing homes in Indiana announce they will no longer allow visitors.
  • March 11: ISDH confirms four more positive cases in Indiana. The University of Indianapolis announces it will extend its ongoing spring break through March 22. The Indianapolis-based NCAA announces the men’s and women’s Final Four basketball tournaments will be conducted with essential staff and limited family attendance. The Big Ten announces all sports events, including the men’s basketball tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, will have no fans starting March 12. Ball State University announces classes are suspended for the rest of the spring semester. NBA suspends all games, including the Indiana Pacers, until further notice. Butler University extends its spring break, after which it will go to virtual classes.
  • March 12: ISDH’s total of positive cases rises 12. Taylor University cancels international and domestic spring break trips for students and faculty sponsors. Indianapolis’ annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade is canceled. Gov. Eric Holcomb announces new protections that led to extended public school closings and the cancellation of large events across the state. The league including the Indy Fuel hockey team suspends its season. Indy Eleven says it will reschedule four matches, including its April 4 home opener. The NCAA cancels the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments. The Big Ten suspends all sporting events through the winter and spring seasons.
  • March 13: Gov. Holcomb announces additional actions — they included eliminating Medicaid co-pays for COVID-19 testing and lifting regulations limiting the number of work hours per day for drivers of commercial vehicles — to help stop the coronavirus. Wayzata Home Products, a Connersville cabinet maker, shut down and lays off its entire workforce due to market uncertainty associated with the coronavirus. The Indiana High School Athletic Association postpones the boys basketball tournament. Franklin College says it will have no in-person classes March 16 and 17, start online classes March 18 through at least April 5 and empty residence halls of students by 5 p.m. March 15. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis says it will be closed March 14-28. The Indianapolis Public Library joins other libraries across Indiana and says it will close all facilities until further notice beginning at 5 p.m. March 14.
  • March 14: ISDH’s total number of positive cases rises to 15. The Indiana Gaming Commission says all licensed gaming and racing operations will close 14 days starting March 16.
  • March 15: ISDH’s total number of positive cases rises to 19, with 121 tested. St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis announces all elective, non-urgent surgeries are canceled as of Tuesday.
  • March 16: Gov. Eric Holcomb announces the first Hoosier death. ISDH’s total number of positive cases rises to 24. Holcomb closes bars, restaurants and nightlubs to in-person patrons, while carryout and delivery services will still be allowed.
  • March 17: ISDH announces the second Hoosier death. Indiana’s Catholic bishops announce the cancellation of Sunday and weekday public masses. Gov. Holcomb activates the National Guard to assist as needed with the virus response. Purdue, Butler and Indiana State universities cancel May commencement ceremonies.
  • March 18: ISDH’s total number of positive cases rises to 39. Eli Lilly and Co. says it will use its labs to speed up testing in Indiana for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The 500 Festival announces suspends all planned, in-person events scheduled through May 9. Simon Property Group closes all malls and retail properties until March 29.
  • March 19: ISDH’s total number of positive cases rises to 56. Gov. Holcomb extends Indiana’s state of emergency into May. Holcomb says all K-12 public schools will be closed until May 1 and nonpublic schools also are to close. Standardized testing was canceled. The state’s income-tax and corporate-tax payment deadline was extended to July 15. Holcomb says the state will waive job search requirements for people applying for Temporary Assistance to Needy Families. The IHSAA Boys Basketball State Tournament was canceled. The Marion County Emergency Operations Center upgrades to Level 1 status.
  • March 20: ISDH reports the third Hoosier death and 23 new cases for a total of 79. Gov. Holcomb moves the state’s primary election to June 2. Indiana University says it is postponing May commencement ceremonies on all campuses. Indiana University Health says it can do limited virus testing.
  • March 21: ISDH reports the fourth Hoosier death, and 47 new cases positive for a total of 126. A total of 833 people have been tested for the virus. Indiana National Guard details how it’s working with the Department of Transportation on distribution of medical supplies to hospitals.
  • March 22: Indiana’s death toll rises to 7. ISDH reports 75 more positive cases.
  • March 23: ISDH reports 259 cases of COVID-19, up from 201 a day earlier. Gov. Holcomb orders Hoosiers deemed nonessential to “stay at home” from March 24-April 7. Eli Lilly & Co. begins drive-thru testing for the coronavirus for health care workers with a doctor’s order. Ball State University cancels the May commencement.
  • March 24: Indiana’s death toll rises to 13. Fred Payne of Indiana Workforce Development says any Hoosiers out of work, including temporary layoffs, are eligible to apply for unemployment benefits.
  • March 25: Indiana’s death toll rises 17. Indianapolis Motor Speedway announces the Indianapolis 500 is moved to Aug. 23. IndyGo suspends fares and changes its ride schedules.
  • March 27: Indiana’s death toll rises to 25. Marion County adds 192 new positive COVID-19 cases, the most of any county in the state for the day, for a total of 484. Indiana has 981 confirmed cases.
  • March 28: Indiana’s death toll rises to 31. Marion County adds 100 new cases, the most of any county in the state, for a total of 584. Indiana has 1,232 confirmed cases.
  • March 29: Indiana’s death toll rises to 32. Marion County adds 92 new positive cases, the most of any county in the state, for a total 676. Indiana has 1,514 confirmed cases. President Donald Trump announces in a press conference that the national social distancing recommendation will be extended by 30 days, to end April 30.
  • March 30: Indiana’s death toll rises to 35. Marion County had the most new cases in the state with 135, for a total of 804. Indiana health commissioner Dr. Kris Box predicted the arrival of the surge in cases and deaths could come in mid-April to late April, but could be as late as mid-May, “but we don’t know.”
  • March 31: Indiana’s death toll rises to 49. Gov. Holcomb extends the limits of bars and restaurants to offer only “to go” and “carry out” through April 6. Health commissioner Box, asked about when Indiana will be in a surge of COVID-19 cases, says she thinks the surge is starting.
  • April 1: Indiana’s death toll rises to 65. Officials extend Marion County’s “stay at home” order through May 1. Marion County health officials say they will start COVID-19 testing services for frontline employees.The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis says it will remain closed until further notice. Gov. Holcomb announces the #InThisTogether campaign.
  • April 2: Indiana’s death toll rises to 78. The state announces K-12 schools will be closed for the rest of the school year. The Indiana High School Athletic Association cancels spring sports seasons.
  • April 3: Indiana’s death toll rises to 102. Gov. Holcomb extends the “stay at home” order through April 20. Indiana officials say the state has received a federal Major Disaster Declaration for all 92 counties. The Indiana National Guard says it, the Army Corps of Engineers and state health officials will begin on Saturday to assess sites for alternate health care facilities.
  • April 4: ISDH reports 14 more deaths, bringing the state’s total to 116. 3,953 Hoosiers have tested positive, with 116 deaths and 19,800 total tests conducted. 
  • April 5: ISDH reports 11 more deaths in Indiana.
  • April 6: Indiana’s death toll rises to 139. The state reports one Madison County nursing home has had 11 deaths. Gov. extends the “stay at home” order through April 20. He also limits additional businesses to carry-out only.
  • April 7: Indiana’s death toll rises to 173. A total of 5,507 Hoosiers have tested positive. Indiana health commissioner Box notes four long-term care facilities have 22 deaths that appear to be related to COVID-19.
  • April 8: Indiana surpasses 200 deaths. Indiana now has 203 deaths and 5,943 confirmed cases. A total of 30,869 Hoosiers have been tested.
  • April 9: ISDH says 6,351 Hoosiers have been tested positive, resulting in 245 deaths. A total of 32,133 Hoosiers have been tested.
  • April 10: ISDH says 6,907 Hoosiers have tested positive for COVID-19, resulting in 300 deaths. A total of 35,040 Hoosiers have been tested. ISDH said 24 residents of a long-term care facility in Madison County have died from COVID-related illness.
  • April 11: 30 more deaths are announced, bringing Indiana’s total to 330.
  • April 12: A total of 343 Hoosiers have now died due to COVID-19, according to ISDH. Just under 8,000 cases have been confirmed in Indiana.
  • April 13: Indiana stands at 350 deaths and 8,236 positive coronavirus cases, according to ISDH.
  • April 14: ISDH announces 313 more cases and 37 more deaths, bringing the totals to 8,527 positive cases and 387 deaths.
  • April 15: ISDH announces 49 more deaths for a total of 463. The total of positive cases grows to 8,955.
  • April 16: Indiana reports 477 deaths and 9,542 positive cases. The governor says he expects Indiana to experience a reopening in early May.
  • April 17: ISDH reports 519 deaths and 10,154 positive cases. The governor says that he will be extending the stay-at-home order through May 1, although some restrictions may be lifted in the new order.
  • April 18: ISDH reports 26 more deaths. ISDH says there are now 10,641 positive cases and 545 Hoosiers have died as a result of the virus.
  • April 19: 17 more Hoosiers have died according to ISDH, bringing Indiana’s total to 562.
  • April 20: ISDH reports seven new deaths. ISDH says there are now 11,686 positive cases and 569 deaths related to the virus. Holcomb extended the “stay at home” order to May 1. The governor also said, if the medical supply chain is in good shape, other elective medical procedures can resume April 27.
  • April 21: Indiana reports more than 12,000 positive cases and more than 600 deaths.
  • April 22: Indiana reports 12,438 COVID-19 cases and 661 deaths. The Tyson facility in Logansport voluntarily closes so 2,200 employees can be tested for COVID-19.
  • April 23: Indiana reports 13,039 COVID-19 cases and 709 deaths.
  • April 24: Indiana reports 13,680 COVID-19 cases and 741 deaths. The Indianapolis City-County Council unanimously approved $25 million in an emergency meeting to help small businesses. Fishers City Council creates a city health department with a plan to test every resident.
  • April 25: Indiana reports 14,395 COVID-19 cases and 785 deaths. ISDH launched an antibody testing study for Hoosiers on Saturday. Thousands of residents were randomly selected to participate in the study.
  • April 26: Indiana reports 15,012 positive COVID-19 cases and 813 total deaths.
  • April 27: Indiana reports 15,961 positive COVID-19 cases and 844 total deaths.
  • April 28: Indiana reports 16,588 positive COVID-19 cases and 901 total deaths. Indiana officials say they are opening up COVID-19 testing to more Hoosiers, with expanded criteria and new testing services at 20 sites around the state.
  • April 29: Indiana reports 17,182 positive COVID-19 cases and 964 total deaths. The state said it will spent $43 million on contact tracing.
  • April 30: Indiana reports 17,835 positive COVID-19 cases and 1,007 total deaths. Indianapolis extends its stay-at-home order through May 15.
  • May 1: Indiana reports 18,630 positive COVID-19 cases and 1,062 deaths. Gov. Eric Holcomb announces a phased reopening plan for the state of Indiana. He also extends the stay-at-home order to May 4.
  • May 2: Indiana reports 19,295 positive COVID-19 cases and 1,115 deaths.
  • May 3: Indiana reports 19,993 positive COVID-19 cases and 1,132 deaths.
  • May 4: Indiana reports 583 more COVID-19 cases and 19 additional deaths. The stay-at-home order ends for most of Indiana. That order will end May 11 in Lake and Marion counties, and May 18 in Cass County.
  • May 5: Indiana reports 21,033 positive COVID-19 cases and 1,213 deaths.
  • May 6: Indiana reports 21,870 positive COVID-19 cases and 1,264 deaths. Ivy Tech Community College says it will continue virtual classes when summer courses begin in June.
  • May 7: Indiana reports 22,503 positive COVID-19 cases and 1,295 deaths.
  • May 8: Indiana reports 23,146 positive COVID-19 cases and 1,328 deaths. Cris Johnston, director of the Office of Budget and Management, said the state missed out on nearly $1 billion in anticipated April revenues. All state agencies will be given budget-cutting goals.
  • May 9: Indiana reports 23,732 positive COVID-19 cases and 1,362 deaths.
  • May 10: Indiana reports 24,126 COVID-19 cases in Indiana and 1,379 deaths.
  • May 11: Indiana reports 24,627 COVID-19 cases in Indiana and 1,411 deaths.
  • May 12: Indiana reports 25,127 COVID-19 cases in Indiana and 1,444 deaths.
  • May 13: Indiana reports 25,473 COVID-19 cases in Indiana and 1,482 deaths. The first phase of a state-sponsored study of the coronavirus estimated about 186,000 Hoosiers had COVID-19 or the antibodies for the novel virus by May 1. Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett announced plans for limited reopenings of worship services, retail establishments, the libraries and restaurants.

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