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Indiana Reports 2,076 Cases, 14 Deaths Linked To Virus Over Weekend

Long COVID is a chronic condition in which symptoms last for over three months after a COVID-19 infection.
Long COVID is a chronic condition in which symptoms last for over three months after a COVID-19 infection.

Indiana’s confirmed cases of coronavirus rose by 2,076 over the weekend, state officials said.

The Indiana State Department of Health said Sunday a total of 117,450 confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported since the start of the pandemic.

Another 14 people died of the virus on Saturday and Sunday, bringing the total number of deaths to 3,354, the department said.

In Monroe County, the case number rose Saturday and Sunday by 67 to 2,627, and the county death toll remained the same at 36, it said.

Some 45,859 Monroe County residents have been tested overall, it said.

READ MORE: Gov. Eric Holcomb Lifts Almost All COVID-19 Restrictions

On Saturday, Indiana moved into its final reopening phase, although a statewide mask-wearing order remains in effect.

Gov. Eric Holcomb said Wednesday that Indiana’s COVID-19 numbers were trending in the right direction.

But he still urged businesses, bars, restaurants and individuals to exercise caution, even as he lifts capacity limits.

For the latest news and resources about COVID-19, bookmark our Coronavirus In Indiana page here

George Hale is a Multi-Media Journalist at Indiana Public Media. He previously worked as an Investigative Reporter for NPR’s northeast Texas member station KETR. Hale has reported from the West Bank and Gaza, Israel, Jordan and Egypt.