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Limited Doses Of A COVID-19 Vaccine Might Be Available In Indiana In Late Novemeber
COVID-19 Vaccine May Be Available In Indiana By The End Of November
By Taylor WootenÂ
TheStatehouseFile.com
INDIANAPOLIS — Limited doses of a COVID-19 vaccine might be available in Indiana as soon as late November, with a second vaccine expected in mid-December, Dr. Kristina Box, the state’s health commissioner, said Wednesday.
Box was making her first in-person appearance at Gov. Eric Holcomb’s weekly virtual COVID-19 briefing since being diagnosed with the highly contagious virus earlier in October. She and her family, who quarantined after being diagnosed, recovered quickly.
She said that the availability of the vaccine is a rapidly developing situation and the details are subject to change, but a widely available vaccine for people of all ages is still months away.
She revealed that the first, coming in November, is from Pfizer and is a two-dose vaccine that needs to be stored at minus-70-degree temperatures. The second is the Moderna vaccine.
First doses will go to healthcare providers and vulnerable populations, per the vaccine plan submitted to the federal Centers for Disease Control by the state.
The novel coronavirus continues to spread rapidly across the state as the Indiana State Department of Health reported that the highest number of hospitalizations were logged Tuesday—1,679.
Box reported that there were 33 new deaths and 2,587 new cases as of Wednesday. This leaves Indiana at 169,112 cases since the onset of the pandemic and 3,991 deaths. Only two of Indiana’s 92 counties remain in the blue, representing low community spread, on the ISDH COVID-19 dashboard.
With 69% of the COVID-19 hospitalizations being Hoosiers over 60 years of age, the Indiana National Guard is mobilizing teams to 133 of the state’s hardest-hit facilities. They will be mobilized on Nov. 2 and will assist nursing home staff with infection control measures like testing and visitor screening.
When asked if President Donald Trump’s disregard for the seriousness of COVID-19 was a concern, Holcomb did not answer directly but said Hoosiers need to pay attention to their local community’s spread of COVID-19 and continue following the mitigation strategies.
“I’ll speak for myself, from day one Dr. Box and I have been very clear about steps that work and we’ll continue to be crystal clear,†Holcomb said. “And I encourage Hoosiers to be in touch — not just with us — but with what’s going on in Indiana and really your local health departments as well.â€
The next virtual COVID-19 press conference will be 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4.
FOOTNOTE: Taylor Wooten is a reporter for TheStatehouseFile.com, a news website powered by Franklin College journalism students.
EVANSVILLE NATIVE RICK REED BOOK GOES BALLISTIC
Dear City-County Observer Readers
I’m attaching the article, a picture of the book cover, and one of yours truly if needed.
I’m also told that BLOOD TRAIL, the story of the Ginger Gasaway murder will be released again later this year as an eBook. I’ve had many people request a copy and Kensington listened.
This is so exciting! YOU have an opportunity to make THE FIERCEST ENEMY, a Jack Murphy Thriller, a part of SUSPENSE PUBLISHING MAGAZINE. Please spread the word to vote for my book and help me and Evansville get some recognition.
Suspense Magazine was started in 2007 because of a need to have a platform where all authors could showcase their work. It’s tough enough to write, but in this day and age, selling books is like climbing Mt. Everest without oxygen. It has become a highly respected source for both writers and readers. I’ve been featured once or twice in the past but never as a “Best of 2020†author.
Read the short message from the publisher of the magazine for an explanation of what Suspense Magazine needs to build the December “Best of†issue, and instructions how to submit your vote.
My novel qualifies as it was released in February 2020 and is considered in the Thriller/Suspense category.
It’s that time again where we need to begin the process of building our December “Best of†issue. This issue, as always, is all the better due to the assistance of the team and our fan base. While we know that it is difficult to choose the “Best of 2020†books for each category prior to the end of the year, we rely on you to get the right picks. Over the next two weeks, we’d like you to send us a list of your favorites for 2020 in the following categories:
= Cozy
= Thriller/Suspense — here is where The Fiercest Enemy would go!
= Debut Author
= Romantic Suspense
= Horror
= Urban Fantasy/Paranormal
= Historical Fiction
= Anthology
= YA/Teen
= True Crime
For those who are new to this process, and those who need reminders:
1. The pick must be a 2020 new release.
2. Please don’t recommend yourself.
3. Your list should include any fabulous and worthy book.
4. If you don’t have a recommendation for a category, please skip or note in your response.
5. Share with your fans! We love hearing what they love about their favorite authors and books!
6. Return your votes by November 15th so we can get to work on our end.
Thank you for your participation!
FOOTNOTE: Please send your vote to reviews@suspensemagazine.com and include the category.
ROKITA’S RADICAL VIEW OF HEALTH CARE DANGEROUS FOR HOOSIERS
For Immediate Release: Monday, Sept. 28, 2020 Media Contact: media@weinzapfelforAG.com
ROKITA’S RADICAL VIEW OF HEALTH CARE DANGEROUS FOR HOOSIERS
(Former Congressman wants to raise Medicare eligibility age to 78; voted against health care for Hoosiers 54 times)
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – With Hoosiers’ health care and economic security hanging in the balance, today Democratic Indiana Attorney General nominee Jonathan Weinzapfel called his opponent’s positions on health care “extreme and dangerous.
†Former Congressman Todd Rokita, in an interview published over the weekend in the Indianapolis Business Journal, said “government-run health care is a terrible proposition,†raising additional concerns about his views on health care for seniors and veterans.
Rokita, who voted to repeal or amend the Affordable Care Act 54 times as a member of Congress, has also supported legislation that would allow Americans over the age of 55 to be charged up to five times more for insurance coverage and has voiced support for raising the Medicare eligibility age from 65 to 78.
“Todd Rokita opposes access to affordable health care, he wants to raise the eligibility age for Social Security and Medicare, and he doesn’t support protecting those with pre-existing conditions from exorbitant insurance rates,†said Weinzapfel, a former Evansville Mayor and Chancellor at Ivy Tech.
“Based on his past statements and record in Congress, we know Todd Rokita will not stop at destroying the ACA. He also has Medicare, veteran’s health care and other important programs in his sights,†said Weinzapfel.
Incumbent Attorney General Curtis Hill is arguing before the Supreme Court to declare the ACA unconstitutional, a lawsuit Weinzapfel has long opposed. If successful, hundreds of thousands of Hoosiers who access health care coverage via the ACA and the Healthy Indiana Plan will have their coverage stripped away.
“Todd Rokita is just like Curtis Hill. He puts his radical political philosophy ahead of common sense and what’s good for people,†added Weinzapfel. “As we continue to face down this pandemic, now is not the time to be taking away anyone’s access to health care. As Attorney General, I will fight every day to preserve and protect it, so all Hoosiers can be safe and so we can get our economy back on track.â€
FOOTNOTE: Â Jonathan Weinzapfel was elected mayor of Evansville in 2003 and re-elected in 2007. After his two terms as mayor, Weinzapfel served as chancellor of the Ivy Tech Evansville campus from 2014-2019. He also served in the Indiana General Assembly as a state representative from 1999-2003. He currently works as a partner at the law firm of Jones Wallace in Evansville. Jonathan and his wife Patricia reside in Evansville and have three children. For more information on Jonathan or his campaign for Indiana Attorney General, please visit www.WeinzapfelforAG.com. To schedule an interview, email media@weinzapfelforAG.com.
“Reopen Evansville Task Force” Announce Eviction Prevention Assistance
“Reopen Evansville Task Force” Announce Aurora, Inc. Â
Households negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and are facing eviction in 21 days or sooner can apply for Eviction Prevention Assistance through Indiana’s housing portal at indianahousingnow.org.
The state processes the applications and will send eligible applications to Aurora for verification.
Households may also seek Eviction Prevention Assistance by visiting auroraevansville.org/facing-eviction and fill out a pre-application. An Aurora staff member will notify you within 3-5 business days.
Local Testing Continues
Free COVID-19 testing at C.K. Newsome Center will be extended through November.
And Deaconess will continue its drive-through testing at their Downtown and Lynch locations.
Our Medical Advisory Group recommends testing if you currently have symptoms, or if you’ve had direct exposure to a person with COVID-19. If you’ve had a direct exposure to a person with COVID-19, wait at least 2-5 days from the exposure date to test. Waiting 2 days or longer allows time for the virus to become detectable.
Indiana Releases COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Plan
The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) released a preliminary COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Plan.
A draft of the plan can be viewed here.
The Reopen Evansville Task Force will continue to work with state and local partners to ensure the implementation of an effective COVID-19 vaccine strategy in our community.
Sincerely,
Steve Schaefer.
Deputy Mayor-Evansville
Anthem Blue Cross And Blue Shield’s Support Of Tri-State Food Bank Launches Major Mobile Food Distribution Effort
A collaboration between Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Tri-State Food Bank will significantly increase the food bank’s Mobile Food Distribution Program in Indiana and Kentucky over the next three years to supply food where it’s needed most. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have far-reaching effects, Anthem’s sponsorship of the food bank will benefit an estimated 15,000 households and provide nearly 500,000 meals.
Tri-State Food Bank Executive Director Glenn Roberts comments, “The war against hunger must be fought on several fronts, not only through brick & mortar pantries and soup kitchens but also by mobile food distributions to reach those people who have little or no access to traditional food outlets. The sponsorship from Anthem will allow us to add 120 mobile food distributions in our nine Indiana counties as well as an additional 75 distributions in our eight Kentucky counties.â€
Tri-State Food Bank’s Mobile Food Distribution Program targets communities with low access to food (also known as “food desertsâ€) and aims to serve the most vulnerable populations: children, senior citizens, and those living in isolated, rural communities.Â
“We know that helping people live healthier and strengthening communities happens when we support the many factors that influence health every day, which includes increasing access to healthy food,†said Neil Steffens, President of Anthem’s Medicare Central Region. “As a decades-long member of the Indiana and Kentucky communities, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and our associates are committed to community action and working with organizations like Tri-State Food Bank. We understand that collaborations can amplify the positive impact we have on the community.â€
This sponsorship is part of Anthem’s ongoing support of Tri-State Food Bank and other area food banks to help individuals be healthier and age well. Anthem’s donation will also allow Tri-State Food Bank to update a food distribution truck, which will be used to transport and give out fresh produce at the mobile food distributions.
Before COVID-19, the number of food insecure individuals in the Tri-State was estimated to be 114,290. According to Feeding America® estimates, the pandemic’s impact may cause that number to rise to 158,270 this year. A typical mobile food distribution will provide a household with a box of dry products such as canned vegetables and fruit, pasta, rice, cereal, peanut butter, pasta sauce, beans, canned meat, and soup. Families may also receive dairy items and fresh produce.
Pendleton District Sergeant to Retire After 29 Years of Service
Pendleton District Sergeant to Retire After 29 Years of Service
Pendleton – The Pendleton District Public Information Officer, Sergeant John Bowling, will soon be retiring after completing 29 years of service with the Indiana State Police. Bowling, a Wayne County native, graduated from Centerville High School in 1979, and I.U. East in 1982 with an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice.
After college Bowling worked as a college campus police officer, then at the Richmond State Hospital as a recreational therapist and as a drug and alcohol counselor. In 1988 he went to work at the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department as a Jail Deputy. In 1990 he applied to the Indiana State Police and was chosen to attend the Indiana State Police 49th Recruit Academy in 1991. Upon his graduation from the Academy in November 1991, Bowling was assigned to the Redkey District to patrol Jay and Randolph Counties.
In 1996 Bowling transferred back home to the Connersville District, assigned to patrol Wayne County. He was assigned to the Tactical Intervention Platoon for 8 years and spent 10 years as a Field Training Officer, having a hand in training over 12 troopers. In 2004 he was chosen to attend FBI training and became certified as a Hostage Crisis Negotiator.
In 2007 he applied for the Public Information Sergeant opening at the Connersville Post. Bowling was chosen for the position based upon a competitive selection process that included written testing, oral interview, seniority, education, and past job performance. He served in that capacity until 2010, when the Connersville and Redkey Posts were closed and consolidated with the Pendleton District.
In 2011, after serving a year as an Administrative Sergeant at Pendleton, Bowling was reassigned as the Pendleton District Public Information Sergeant, where he has served until his retirement. Bowling and his wife reside in Henry County and look forward to spending time with family and traveling.
