INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Department of Health says more than 700 Hoosiers have now died from COVID-19 since the pandemic began and over 13,000 have tested positive for the virus.
According to the state health department, Marion County continues to have the highest increase in cases with 160 new cases reported since Wednesday, bringing the county total to 4,408 and 228 deaths. Other counties with more than 10 new cases were Allen (44), Bartholomew (17), Cass (61), Elkhart (11), Hamilton (23), Hendricks (34), Johnson (22), Lake (55), Shelby (20) and St. Joseph (22).
ISDH said deaths are reported based on when data is received by the department and occurred over multiple days.
A total of 72,040 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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