BREAKING: 34 New COVID Cases Reported Thursday in Dubois County as Restrictions Are Discussed

FROM LOCAL SOURCES

JASPER -- Officials in Dubois County reported 34 new cases of COVID-19 in the noon update.

It takes our total to 1,973 cases since the pandemic began.

Dubois County has a seven-day positivity rate of 13% today.  That’s down from yesterday’s 14.6%.

Dubois, Martin, Orange, Daviess, Pike and Spencer Counties are now under CODE ORANGE designation.  Perry County was placed under a CODE RED Wednesday.  Crawford County is at YELLOW.

During his weekly COVID-19 news conference Wednesday, Indiana governor Eric Holcomb announced he is signing a new executive order on Sunday that will focus on the state's coronavirus map and the coronavirus restrictions for counties that are "orange" and "red."

"We are in the middle of a second surge," he said.

The governor announced that social gatherings will be limited to 50 people in counties that are orange, and 25 people in counties that are red. If you have an event that wants more than that you will have to submit plans and get approval from local health officials.

"Please keep your family gatherings small. Keep them shorter than normal. Limit them to immediate family or a small social 'pod' or gather outside," said Holcomb.

Holcomb said they are not closing restaurants and bars, but hours may be restricted depending on what local health departments say, and they will be continuing to require masks.

Hospitals and long-term care facilities may also have limitations on visits.

"This year has been hard. It is going to get harder if we don't commit to...wearing a mask, socially distancing, staying home if you're sick, and washing your hands," said Dr. Kris Box, State Health Commissioner.

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