INDIANAPOLIS (WFFT) — The Indiana State Department of Health reported 342 new positive cases, which brings the total to 981 people who are officially diagnosed with the COVID-19 Coronavirus across Indiana as of Friday morning.
There has been a total of 6,936 people tested in Indiana.
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Allen County Coronavirus cases as of March 27, 2020
The demographic breakdown represents the statewide distribution of positive cases.
There have been 24 reported deaths as of Friday.
Marion County leads the state with 484 confirmed cases.
Allen County health officials announced there are now 22 positive cases as of Friday morning.
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ISDH says their dashboard has been updated to reflect the following changes based on information provided to them:
- One case has been removed from both Montgomery and Tippecanoe counties
- One Hamilton County case has been moved to Madison County
- One Marion County case has been moved to Howard County due to updated information regarding the county of residence.
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.
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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
