Indiana COVID Cases On Rise Since June 20, Daily Deaths Steady Since June 28

August 9, 2020 Russ Kaspar Local News Comments Off on Indiana COVID Cases On Rise Since June 20, Daily Deaths Steady Since June 28

A careful look at Indiana State COVID numbers will show rising daily positive case numbers since June 20.

Indiana state-wide positive daily cases show obvious increase since June 20.

As these positive cases increase, daily COVID Indiana deaths since June 28 statewide, average about 8 per day and do not show any sustainable daily increase or decrease since June 28. (See graph below)

Indiana state-wide daily COVID-19 deaths show average of about 8 deaths per day since June 28. Daily deaths state-wide show no obvious increase or decrease in last 6 weeks.

Clinton County positive COVID cases are rising rapidly since July 11 with a rolling average of 10 to 15 new Clinton County cases every day. One day in early August in Clinton County, 28 new positive cases were observed.  The percentage of tests in Clinton County which result in positive results now exceed 10% on some days with a high of about 25% on one day last week. This metric is increasing rapidly.

WILO, Shine 99 and Clinton County Daily News will continue to monitor these numbers.  Each weekday at 8:45 AM WILO AM/FM has a live feature “Leading with 2020 Vision” with local health and community leaders who address this issue to keep you informed. “Leading with 2020 Vision” is presented by WILO and the Clinton County Chamber of Commerce.

Data Source: in.gov.

Percentage of tests in Clinton County that result in a positive result showing increase. One day last week over 20% of all tests were positive. Clinton County has 3 COVID related deaths to date according to the in.gov website.