omicron

After averaging fewer than 250 new cases per day in March, June’s average climbed to 1,332.0 cases per day.

A sub-variant of omicron is causing COVID-19 cases to rise across the country once again. But because testing has dropped off significantly, the number of positive cases reported is likely low.

Indiana’s steep decline in serious COVID-19 illnesses over the past two months has pushed hospitalizations for the illness to the lowest level in the state since the first weeks of the pandemic.

Nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, doctors and researchers know a lot more about how to deal with COVID-19 and what it takes to respond.

Monroe County also recorded 2 new deaths, bringing the pandemic total to 249.

While the individual risk of severe infection is lower, experts say the skyrocketing number of COVID-19 cases may still crush hospitals.

The Indiana Department of Health announced late Wednesday Hoosiers 12 to 15 years old are now eligible for booster shots.

Indiana experienced COVID-19 whiplash throughout 2021 – setting both pandemic lows and record highs for cases and hospital capacity.

Reporting delays and closed labs are frequent over holiday weekends, but the state’s hospital census offers more troubling news.

Is Indiana ready for omicron? One epidemiologist said the public health system is ready for the latest COVID-19 variant – but still needs Hoosiers’ help by getting vaccinated.