In late November, COVID-19 hospitalizations peaked at 3,460, but now those numbers are steadily declining.
Due to recent crowding at the Howard County COVID-19 testing clinic, the check-in process will look a little different beginning Monday.
The city's much-anticipated Christmas parade, set for this Saturday, has been canceled.
Howard County again maintained its "orange" weekly score ranking on the Indiana State Department of Health's metrics map that was updated today at noon.
The Indiana State Department of Health today reported 142 more deaths from COVID-19; none were in Howard County.
COVID cases at the Howard County jail continue to rise as pending test results come back.
The novel coronavirus is having a field day, causing cancellations across the board and robbing some of their livelihoods in the name of keeping others safe.
Since last Tuesday, Howard County added 480 more cases of COVID-19 and three more deaths, for an average of 68.5 new cases of the virus per day.
The Indiana State Department of Health released its updated color-coded state metrics map that tracks the spread of COVID in communities and now signifies county-by-county restrictions for those in orange and red -- and fewer counties this week scored "red."
As cases of COVID-19 continue to rise, all of Howard County’s school corporations have made changes to their calendars, opting to go to eLearning for a period.
The Howard County Health Department is in the midst of preparing for the arrival and eventual distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.
Nearly 100 more Howard County residents have tested positive for COVID-19.
In a press conference last Friday, the Howard County Board of Commissioners issued a new COVID-19 ordinance that puts a restriction on the capacities of businesses and restaurants providing in-person services.
The Kokomo Rescue Mission has canceled the Care and Share Black Friday sale, scheduled for Nov. 27.
Cases of COVID at the Howard County jail exploded last week, from one case being reported to hundreds.
Since Friday, 238 more Howard County residents have tested positive for COVID-19. There have been no new deaths.
An unforeseen global pandemic derailed economic growth, not only in north central Indiana, but worldwide.
After 290 new cases of the virus were reported in Howard County yesterday -- the majority of which came from the Howard County jail -- another 126 cases were added today, along with two new deaths.
In a press conference today, the Howard County Board of Commissioners issued a COVID-19 ordinance that will go into effect Nov. 23.
The Howard County jail is experiencing a large outbreak of COVID-19 with hundreds of inmates testing positive for the virus.
Howard County set a new record today with 290 new cases of COVID-19 being reported.
Goodfellows and Marine Corps Toys for Tots’ clients should receive their vouchers and shopping instructions by mail.
Howard County has maintained its "orange" score in the Indiana State Department of Health's weekly county metrics system that aims to track the spread of COVID-19.
Kokomo School Corporation will be going virtual starting Monday through Dec. 4 as COVID-19 has caused staffing shortages and in the hopes of curbing the spread of the virus following holiday gatherings.
The Howard County council at-large positions have been decided, and incumbents and newcomers alike have expressed their hope to address similar issues, but through different means.
Several members of Gov. Eric Holcomb’s security detail have tested positive for COVID-19.
Amid rising cases in Indiana and Howard County, officials saw fit to continue a facility where homeless can isolate when testing positive for the COVID-19 or awaiting test results.
As cases of COVID-19 continue to surge, hospitalizations and deaths are following suit.
Last week, officials confirmed that COVID-19 had entered the Howard County jail.
Since Friday, 134 more Howard County residents have tested positive for COVID-19, and 32 are hospitalized with a few on ventilators, according to Howard County Commissioner Paul Wyman.
Western School Corporation is moving to virtual learning beginning Wednesday as cases of COVID-19 continue to rise.
Governor Eric Holcomb today signed Executive Order 20-48 to implement pandemic requirements for all Hoosiers and targeted restrictions for counties that have high levels of COVID-19.
Indiana and Howard County once again set new records today with 6,654 new cases of COVID-19 being reported statewide and 77 in Howard County.
After two weeks of scoring "yellow" in Indiana's weekly metrics system aimed at tracking community spread of COVID-19, Howard County moved to "orange."
Versiti Blood Centers today issued an urgent plea to those who have previously been infected with COVID-19 to “pay it forward” by donating COVID convalescent plasma (CCP).
As cases of COVID-19 increase in Indiana, hospitalizations are increasing as well.
Cases of COVID-19 statewide and locally continue to to soar.
After setting record highs yesterday for the number of COVID-19 cases reported both statewide and in Howard County, new records were set again today.
After Taylor Elementary School closed on Tuesday due to COVID-19, schools officials announced this morning that the middle and high schools now also are closing due to the virus.
Indiana continues to set records for the number of COVID-19 cases reported.
Kokomo School Corporation officials announced today that all schools will be closed to in-person learning for the rest of the week due to COVID-19.
Gov. Eric Holcomb addressed state shutdown rumors today in his weekly virtual press conference.
The COVID-19 testing center run by the Howard County Health Department continues to offer free testing to the community.
After moving from "blue" to "yellow" last week in the state's weekly metrics system aimed at tracking community spread of COVID-19, Howard County remains at "yellow."
Twenty-four more Howard County residents have tested positive for COVID-19, and one more has died, according to the Indiana State Department of Health.
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced senior-living facilities in the community to adjust protocols, and for many, it is taking a toll.
Since last Monday, 151 more Howard County residents have tested positive for COVID-19, and one more has died.
Indiana topped 3,000 cases of COVID-19 for the second consecutive day with 3,205 new cases and 26 new deaths reported.
Today, the Indiana State Department of Health reported 3,649 new cases of COVID-19, far exceeding the last record high of 2,820 cases reported on Oct. 21.
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb held his weekly press conference today to provide updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.
After holding onto its "blue" score in Indiana's weekly COVID-19 metric system aimed at tracking community spread of the virus last week, Howard County moved to "yellow" this week.
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