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Around 1/3 of all COVID-19 cases and deaths in Indiana are in Marion Co.

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INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Department of Health reported Sunday that 7 more people have died from COVID-19, while more than 11,600 people have tested positive.

According to the state health department, a total of 569 people have died from the coronavirus and 11,686 people people have been diagnosed, an increase of 505 since Sunday. ISDH said deaths are reported based on when data is received by the department and occurred over multiple days.

The latest numbers show Marion County with 4,052 positive cases and 192 deaths. That's

A total of 64,639 people have been tested in Indiana, according to the state health department.


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Human coronaviruses most commonly spread from an infected person to others through: Respiratory droplets released into the air by coughing and sneezing; close personal contact, such as touching or shaking hands; touching an object or surface with the virus on it, then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes before washing your hands; rarely, fecal contamination.

The best way to protect yourself from any respiratory illness, including the flu, is to: Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap & water are not available, use alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands. Avoid close contact (within six feet) with people who are sick. Stay home when you are sick. Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

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