TOP STORY OF THE DAY - COVID-19 LOCAL & STATE UPDATES

Clay County now has 24 confirmed COVID-19 cases, according to information provided by the Clay County Health Department Friday.

POSITIVE CASES - https://www.coronavirus.in.gov/

Officials confirm the two new patients diagnosed since Monday are currently in self-isolation at their homes, along with five other patients in the county. The other 16 COVID-19 cases confirmed since March have recovered, with one death reported on April 20, 2020. Further details about patients diagnosed with COVID-19 are not released due to the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

TESTING per county - https://www.coronavirus.in.gov/

Local health officials confirm 296 Clay County residents have been tested as of May 8.

https://www.coronavirus.in.gov/

A program is available to connect small businesses and nonprofit organizations with PPE so they can safely reopen.

https://www.coronavirus.in.gov/

An online hub is available to serve as a resource for Indiana small businesses employing up to 150 associates that are in need of personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure the health and safety of their workforce during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

https://www.coronavirus.in.gov/

All businesses are encouraged to first source and procure PPE on their own. This service is designed to serve as an alternate backstop for employers.

https://www.coronavirus.in.gov/

Please note that online orders submitted here are not guaranteed. This is an unprecedented time with increasing demands worldwide, and conservation efforts are essential to protecting the limited supply of PPE for all workers, particularly front-line healthcare workers and first responders treating COVID-19 patients, statewide.

All requests will be evaluated and fulfilled based on work environment risk profile, stock availability, and the number of outstanding requests. At times, partial or delayed fulfillment of requests may occur. We appreciate your continued patience and understanding during this time.

Log onto https://backontrack.in.gov/ppemarketplace.htm

https://www.coronavirus.in.gov/

Information provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-updates/cases-in-us.html

Information provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-updates/cases-in-us.html

Information provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-updates/cases-in-us.html

Information provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-updates/cases-in-us.html