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INDIANAPOLIS (WFFT) — The Indiana State Department of Health reported 331 new positive COVID-19 cases on Monday, which brings the total to 8,236 people.
The state also reported seven new deaths, bringing the total to 350 deaths across the state.
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The Allen County Department of Health announced there are now 165 positive cases and 14 deaths as of Monday.
There have been a total of 44,539 people tested in Indiana.
Marion County leads the state with 3,012 confirmed cases.
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ISDH announced it will partner with local health officials in Allen County to hold free drive-thru testing clinics for healthcare workers, first responders and essential workers who have symptoms of COVID-19.
Clinics will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 13-17 at the following location:
• Ivy Tech, 3800 N. Anthony Blvd., Fort Wayne
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Officials say testing for COVID-19 is currently unavailable on-demand or by request because of the nationwide shortage.
Patients must currently meet ISDH’s criteria to be tested, and strict protocol must be followed to ensure no one else is exposed while a mucus specimen is collected from the individual.
Anyone with a fever of 100 degrees and a cough should first call their healthcare provider to discuss their symptoms and determine the next course of action.
ISDH says their dashboard has been updated to remove duplicate entries and correct county of residence with data submitted to them.
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The following local healthcare providers have set up a specific screening for COVID-19:
• Fort Wayne Medical Education patients should call 260-423-2675
• IU Health patients should download the telemedicine application IU Health Virtual Visit and follow directions or call 260-234-5400
• Lutheran Health patients should call 260-435-5050
• Parkview patients should call 1-877-PPG-TODAY or their specific provider; Parkview has also set up a self-screening website.
• Neighborhood Health Clinic patients should call 260-458-2570
