COVID-19 deaths have climbed since Indiana began documenting record-high hospitalizations, but for the first time ever, the state reported more than 100 deaths in a single day.
The Indiana State Department of Health reported Tuesday 103 new COVID-19 deaths that occurred between Oct. 30 and Nov. 23 — making Nov. 17 Indiana’s single deadliest day with 58 deaths due to the virus. As of now, 3,279 Hoosiers are hospitalized with COVID-19, and nearly 50 die every day.
Along with the new deaths, the ISDH reported 5,702 new positive cases, increasing state totals to 306,538 cases and 5,169 deaths. COVID-19 patients occupy 42.2% of ICU beds, with 24.4% still available.
The state has administered more than 3.9 million tests with an 11.4% seven-day positivity rate. Nearly a quarter of Indiana’s counties have a red rating from the ISDH, indicating “very high” levels of COVID-19 spread.
State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box and Gov. Eric Holcomb have advised Hoosiers to remain home for Thanksgiving and avoid holiday travel.
In Monroe County, 51 residents tested positive for the virus and two more died, bringing the county total to 5,303 cases and 49 deaths. Mayor John Hamilton recently urged Bloomington residents to stay home for Thanksgiving, as well.
The county has administered 172,394 tests on 60,992 residents — the majority being Indiana University students — with a 5.3% seven-day positivity rate. As many students leave campus for the winter and mitigation testing ends, Monroe County will likely see a decrease in tests reported as residents choose to get tested less than students were required.
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