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Doctor Shares His COVID-19 Experience As Holcomb Extends Stay-At-Home Order To May 1,2020

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By Victoria Ratliff
TheStatehouseFile.com

INDIANAPOLIS—Dr. Ram Yeleti of Community Health Network stood with Gov. Eric Holcomb and Dr. Kristina Box in early March as together they announced the first case of COVID-19 to be diagnosed in Indiana.

Friday, as he gave Yeleti a chance to share his family’s personal experience with the disease, Holcomb said is extending the statewide lockdown until May 1 because of the highly contagious virus.

Yeleti, in the governor’s daily virtual press briefing, provided a rare, first-hand account of the novel coronavirus and how it can affect people differently. Answering questions from Box, he described about how he contracted a relatively mild form of COVID-19 that left him with a cough and fatigue while his wife, Indira, ended up in a hospital intensive care unit.

Yeleti said his illness began with a scratchy throat and he immediately quarantined himself from the rest of his family. After being tested, his fears were confirmed as test results came back positive.

“It was a little more terrifying than I expected it to be quite honest,” he said.

In spite of his precautions, his wife contracted the disease. Her symptoms were much more severe and included body aches and nausea.

After being rushed to the hospital, his wife was admitted to the hospital and ICU. She underwent treatment using an investigative drug and has since been released from the hospital and is now back at home.

“We just had to do whatever we can,” he said. “There were hundreds of people praying for her and I think that goes a long, long way. Faith and hope and prayer during these times, I just can’t stress enough how important that it.”

Also Friday, Box provided the daily count of new COVID-19 cases and the number of fatalities—642 new positive ones, bringing the state’s total to 10,154, and 42 additional deaths, with 519 total statewide.

Box provided additional information about positive COVID-19 cases in the state, including the average length of a hospital stay for patients. Of a group of 7,955 COVID-19 positive patients, 2,763 made emergency room visits and 2,026 were hospitalized.

Of those hospitalized, 501 patients were admitted to the ICU. Hospital stays averaged nine days for those who were not admitted to the ICU and 10.4 days to those who were admitted to the ICU.

“We are going to continue to work on getting more data, specifically breaking this down by race and by gender and by ethnicity, and we’ll be able to give that data to you as that comes on board,” she said.

Box also said that 3,718 new patients were tested in a single day, the highest number so far. She said while the reported daily cases are increasing day-to-day, the public shouldn’t be alarmed as plans to reopen the economy begin. That’s because as more people are tested there will be more positive results.

However, some lawmakers say there should be more testing in some parts of the state.

Rep. Mara Candelaria Reardon, D-Munster, sent a letter Friday to Holcomb asking for more tests to be administered in Lake County, the county with the second highest number of cases and deaths, only behind Marion County.

“Though the population of Marion County is twice the size of Lake County, Marion County has conducted four times the amount of COVID-19 tests, leaving vulnerable communities in Lake County suffering as a direct result,” she said in the letter.

She added that widespread testing is the key to safely reopening the economy.

Holcomb has said that Indiana’s economy will gradually be reopened and has asked for input from some of the state’s business sectors about how to do it safely.

Meanwhile, the state’s latest employment statistics were released Friday, showing an unemployment rate of only 3.2%.

That data reflects the state of Indiana’s workforce as of mid-March, just before the worst of the pandemic led to widespread business closures and job losses. Fred Payne, the commissioner of the Department of Workforce Development, reported Thursday that the state saw record numbers of unemployment claims over the preceding three weeks.

Payne noted Friday that his department worked overtime to get the system up and running that allows Hoosiers to apply for the supplement unemployment insurance recently approved by the federal government.

FOOTNOTE: Victoria Ratliff is a reporter for TheStatehouseFile.com, a news website powered by Franklin College journalism students.

APRIL 23 AGENDA OF BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS

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Board of Public Works
APRIL 23, 2020
CIVIC CENTER COMPLEX, RM 301
1:30 P.M.
 

AGENDA

 

1. OLD BUSINESS:

 

A. Approval to open bids for the CK Newsome Center Roof. (City Attorney)
B. Approval to revise Second Amendment to Agreement with the Community Action Program of Evansville & Vanderburgh County, Indiana, Inc. Home – Funded Rental Housing Project (M-18-MC-18-021) and City of Evansville (DMD)  (Kelley Coures, Executive Director, DMD)
C. Approval to ratify an agreement with Lawman Security Consulting and the City of Evansville (DMD) to provide security at Sartor Retreat House for housing homeless persons needing to isolate due to COVID-19. Will submit for reimbursement from FEMA due to COVID-19 Emergency in the amount of $30,000.00a month. (Kelley Coures)
D. Approval to ratify a resolution of the Board of Public Works Authorizing the submittal of a grant A authorizing METS and the MPO to apply for a $1.9 Million-dollar FTA Grant. This comes to you by with the recommendation of METS and the MPO application for public transit assistance for (METS) (Matthew Schriefer, AICP, Transportation Planner, MPO)
E. Approval of primary internet services with Spectron and the City Evansville/County Spectrum renegotiated a reduction for the cost of $9,000 a month over the life of the agreement with the City and County split the cost 50/50.  (Mark Uhrin, Chief Information Officer, Computer Services)
F. Approval to ratify a hold harmless agreement with the City of Evansville and Berry Global, Inc. (City Attorney)
G. Approval to ratify LPA Consulting Contract for INDOT DES No. 1801727 (Walnut Street Multi Modal Improvements, Section 2, from Weinbach Ave to Vann Ave). The Consulting Contract is with Lochmueller Group, Inc., in the amount of maximum of $678,000. (Chris Weil, P E, Asst City Engineer)
H. Approval to ratify the following Permits:  Encroachment Permits – E4120-141 thru 143, E4620-156, E4720-158, E41620-162.  Street Cut Permits – SC4620-144 thru 155, SC4620-157, SC41320-161.  Construction Permits – C4720-159, C4820-160. Description of previously Approved ROW Permits: E4120-141 Altstadt Hoffman Plumbing, Installation of yard drain to alleviate drainage issue at new home building site at 414 S Boeke. E4120-142 JDH Contracting, directional boring along the north side of Franklin Street to service 1019 West Franklin. E4120-143 Ansco LLC., installation of new utility pole and small cell equipment at 2650 Eastside Park Drive. E4620-156 Infrastructure Systems, replacement of water main in the Waggoner, Cass, Sweetser, and Conlin Avenue areas. E4720-158 EWSU, replacement of water main along Fares Avenue and Eichel Avenue. E41620-162 AT&T, installation of hand-holes and UG conduit along the south side of the street for services to 5010 Cass Avenue. SC4620-144 thru 155 CTL Engineering, (11) soil borings in the 4th and Court Street vicinity. SC4620-157 Deig Brothers, 400’ cut along Schrader Drive for water main installation. SC41320-161 Deig Brothers, Green Infrastructure project for Welborn Plaza (in Sixth Street). C4720-159 Environmental Management Consultants, soil borings for sampling at 101 SE 3rd, 100 SE 2nd, and 200-214 Walnut Street. C4820-160 Fifth and Main Properties LLC., equipment and work within the ROW for repairs to the exterior of the building at 420 Main Street.  Applicant is closing a portion of Main Street while work is completed and has submitted the necessary documents to the Safety Board (Chris Weil)
2. NEW BUSINESS:

 

A. Approval of First Amendment to Agreement with the City of Evansville (DMD) and the Community Action Program of Evansville (Prosperity Indiana) (Kelley Coures)
B. Approval of an agreement with the City of Evansville (DMD) and Advantix Development Corporation in the amount of $ $100,000.00 to construct a new home at 818 Madison Avenue. (Kelley Coures)
C. Approval of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Agreement with Aurora Inc. and the City of Evansville (DMD) in the amount of $2,500.00. (Kelley Coures)
D. Approval of Construction Permit for Troy Risk to work within the public right-of-way for installation of (2) soil gas ports in the green space, adjacent to the street, at 1413 Washington Avenue. (Chris Weil)
E. Approval to advertise Notice to Bidders for “Pedestrian Traffic Improvements-Court Street and Sixth Street Intersection”, Project Number 20-05-01, on May 1st and May 8th. (Chris Weil)
3. OTHER BOARD BUSINESS:

 

4. PUBLIC BUSINESS:

VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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 Evansville, IN – Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.

Cheryl Lynn Carlisle: Strangulation (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Class A misdemeanor)

Jason Dean Case: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony)

Samuel J. Stark: Child molesting (Level 3 Felony), Child molesting (Level 3 Felony)

Mark Anthony Gold: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony)

Brennan Cooper Dunmire: Theft of a firearm (Level 6 Felony), Carrying a handgun without a license (Class A misdemeanor)

Travis Sentrill Smith: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)

Jocquale Jermaine Taylor: Battery by means of a deadly weapon (Level 5 Felony), Battery resulting in moderate bodily injury (Level 6 Felony)

Sarah Lucile Seavers: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony)

Tavon Temporia Prater: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony), Criminal confinement (Level 6 Felony), Interference with the reporting of a crime (Class A misdemeanor), Criminal mischief (Class B misdemeanor)

Michael Timothy Cooper: Intimidation (Level 5 Felony), Intimidation (Level 5 Felony), Intimidation (Level 5 Felony)

Jordan Brian Siggers: Theft (Level 6 Felony), Unauthorized entry of a motor vehicle (Class B misdemeanor), Criminal mischief (Class B misdemeanor), False informing (Class B misdemeanor)

George D. Jones: Intimidation (Level 6 Felony),Intimidation (Level 6 Felony),Intimidation (Level 6 Felony)

Michael Phillip Meador: Possession of a destructive device (Level 5 Felony)

Jeffery Keith Adams: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Possession of marijuana (Class A misdemeanor), Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (Class C misdemeanor)

COMMISSIONER BEN SHOULDERS HAS CONTINUED TO SUPPORT PEOPLE AFFECTED BY THE COVID-19 VIRUS

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Eight weeks ago today, County Commissioner Ben Shoulders sent the following press release out to the local media.  We have decided that Commissioner Shoulders Press release of February 28, 2020, is worth repeating.

Since then, he has provided important and accurate written updates and personal appeals videos while supporting numerous food trucks to many different groups?  He has volunteered for “Feed Evansville”, encouraging social distancing, and continuing to be there for our front line and healthcare heroes.  It’s public service like this that will help defeat this deadly invisible hero and flatten the curve locally!
February 28, 2020
Dear Vanderburgh County Residents,
On behalf of the Vanderburgh County Commissioners, I want to make everyone aware that our Vanderburgh County Health Department has been in close communication with both the CDC and ISDH in regards to what we know about COVID-19 commonly known as the Coronavirus—how we would track/monitor individuals locally who may have been exposed, and what the CDC and ISDH recommend for people to protect themselves.
Upon request, we have several documents with this information, and a great deal more information can be found on the ISDH website.  Please note that our Health Department has been in contact with our State Health Department and we are prepared for the Coronavirus should it appear in Vanderburgh County.  We have also been in contact with the local hospitals who are also prepared to respond as needed.
As of right now, the people who are considered most at risk are those who have traveled to China or those who have been in close contact with someone known to have this disease.
Currently, the CDC website indicates only 14 confirmed cases in the United State, with 12 of those having traveled to China.  Our Health Department feels our population is at more risk from the flu rather than the Coronavirus.  That isn’t to say we couldn’t see it appear in our county, but right now the likelihood is low.  Furthermore, the Vanderburgh County Health Department is being as proactive as possible as it relates to the Coronavirus.
Please contact our office at 812-435-5241 or the Vanderburgh County Health Department directly at 812-435-2400, should you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you for your time and attention to this important matter,
Ben Shoulders
Vice President
Vanderburgh County Commissioners
CC: County Commissioner President Jeff Hatfield CC: County Commissioner Cheryl Musgrave 

“Right Jab And Middle Jab And Left Jab” APRIL 23, 2020

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“Right Jab And Middle Jab And Left Jab” APRIL 23, 2020

“Right Jab And Middle Jab And Left Jab” was created because we have a couple of commenters that post on a daily basis either in our “IS IT TRUE” or “Readers Forum” columns concerning National or International issues.
The majority of our “IS IT TRUE” columns are about local or state issues, so we have decided to give our more opinionated readers exclusive access to our newly created “LEFT JAB and Middle Jab and RIGHT JAB”  column. They now have this post to exclusively discuss national or world issues that they feel passionate about.
We shall be posting the “LEFT JAB” AND “MIDDLE JAB” AND “RIGHT JAB” several times a week.  Oh, “LEFT JAB” is a liberal view, “MIDDLE JAB” is the libertarian view and the “RIGHT JAB is representative of the more conservative views. Also, any reader who would like to react to the written comments in this column is free to do so.

EPA Celebrates Earth Day and Environmental Education

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Announcing Winners of the President’s Student-Teacher Environmental Awards

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in partnership with the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), is pleased to announce the recipients of the Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators (PIAEE) and the President’s Environmental Youth Award (PEYA).

“As we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, we are also celebrating nearly 50 years of environmental education that fosters awareness about conservation issues, and helps communities make informed, responsible decisions about their environment,” said EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler. “We are also honoring dedicated educators who spark enthusiasm in our youth to develop a love and respect for the environment and find solutions for issues that impact our air, water and land.”

From across the country, 10 educators and 35 students are being recognized for their leadership and commitment to environmental education and environmental stewardship. This year, 7 educators will receive the 2020 Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators, and 3 educators will be recognized with an honorable mention distinction. Winning educators demonstrated leadership by integrating environmental education into multiple subjects and using topics such as healthy school environments, environmentally friendly agricultural practices, reducing ocean litter, gardening, recycling, or STEM to teach sustainability to K-12 students.

Additionally, 35 students who worked as a team or individually on 13 projects will receive the President’s Environmental Youth Award. Their stewardship projects, conducted in 2019, display a commitment to learning, to protecting natural resources, and to engaging their communities in environmental protection.

Malibu C Signs Team USA Olympic Diver Jessica Parratto

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Story Provided by W Partners

Malibu C is proud to announce their partnership with Team USA Olympic Diver, Jessica Parratto.

“I am excited to be partnering with a brand that has helped me to keep my hair and skin healthy while spending many hours a day in the pool,” said Parratto. “I have been using Malibu C’s products for over 11 years, and I’m looking forward to continuing to help other aquatic athletes realize the amazing results that their products can provide short-term and long-term.”

At just 17, Parratto competed in her first World Championships and became both a Junior and Senior National Champion. In 2016, Jess made her Olympic debut at the Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where she made the finals in both the Women’s Synchronized Platform and Individual Platform events. Parratto’s success continues as she sets her sights on the Olympic Games in Tokyo in 2021.

“Jess is a world-class athlete, and we are excited to be a part of her Olympic journey,” said Tom Porter, President of Malibu C. “We are proud to be partnering with a competitive athlete like Jess that truly believes in our wellness products. Together, we will help other divers and swimmers to keep their hair and skin healthy for peak performance.”

As a student-athlete at Indiana University, one of the most successful diving programs in the country, Parratto became one of the most accomplished female divers in the school’s history. In the first few months of 2020, she became a 2x Gold Medalist at the 2020 Madrid Grand Prix and a Gold and Bronze Medalist at the 2020 Rostock Grand Prix.

Following the philosophy of Total Oxidation Management (TOM), a lifestyle approach to minimize overexposure to oxidizing elements on hair and skin, Malibu C was founded by Tom and Deb Porter in Malibu, Calif. in 1985. In partnership with Malibu C, Parratto adds to the portfolio of solution-driven, science-based products, releasing a specialized product for aquatic athletes through MalibuC.com/Jess.

The strategic partnership between Jessica Parratto and Malibu C was secured by W Partners, a marketing and sales agency based in Chicago, IL, who represents Jessica.

About Malibu C

Malibu C is a groundbreaking brand of patented formulas blended with freshly activated vitamin crystals. Revolutionary technology uses a potent L-Ascorbic Acid form of Vitamin C to purify, rejuvenate and revitalize hair, scalp and skin, and keep each functioning at their peak performance. For more than three decades, Malibu C has been at the vanguard of beauty wellness and remains committed to creating highly effective products to deliver clinically proven discernable results. Always free of sulfates, parabens, propylene glycol and DEA, Malibu C products are 100% vegan and packaged with the utmost environmental standards in mind. Malibu C is headquartered in Indianapolis, Ind., with its parent company, Malibu Wellness, headquartered in Malibu, Calif.

HOT JOBS IN EVNASVILLE

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Secretary / Dispatcher
Midwest Mechanical Services, Inc. – Evansville, IN
$13 – $15 an hour
Duties include answering phones, entering time cards in accounting system, setting up new jobs, invoicing customers, entering payables, review of accounts…
Easily apply
Apr 16
Secretary to Assistant Principal (Dean)
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation 3.7/5 rating   59 reviews  – Evansville, IN
$16.46 an hour
This position works 43 Weeks per year, 5 days per week at 8 hours per day. Our people are the single most important asset we have in the EVSC.
Apr 21
Front Office Assistant
Motion Therapy, LLC – Evansville, IN
We are looking for a competent Executive Administrative Assistant to provide personalized secretarial and administrative support in a well-organized and timely…
Easily apply
Apr 20
Secretary / Dispatcher
Midwest Mechanical Services, Inc. – Evansville, IN
$13 – $15 an hour
Duties include answering phones, entering time cards in accounting system, setting up new jobs, invoicing customers, entering payables, review of accounts…
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Apr 16
Office Assistant
Bassemiers Fireplace Patio, and spas – Evansville, IN
$9 – $14 an hour
You would primarily be acting as the home base for one field sales person. A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply.
Easily apply
Apr 16
Administrative Assistant/ Digital Manager Web Site
Bassemiers Fireplace Patio, and Spas – Evansville, IN
$12 – $14 an hour
You will need to be flexible, first page of the hand book, if you’re getting paid to do it, its your job. While creating a company our team calls home.
Easily apply
Apr 16
Receptionist – Atria Newburgh
Atria Management Company, LLC – Newburgh, IN
Creates and prints fax cover sheets, memos, correspondence, reports, and other documents when necessary. Answers incoming telephone calls in a cheerful and…
Apr 19
Clerical Teachers’ Assistant for 2020-2021 School Year
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation 3.7/5 rating   59 reviews  – Evansville, IN
$10.14 an hour
The EVSC works diligently to ensure employees maintain the position that they are hired for but in some cases, transfers may occur in order to effectively serve…
Apr 20
Front Desk Receptionist
MyOptix Family Eyecare – Evansville, IN
$10 – $12 an hour
MyOptix is a well established and growing optometric practice located on the east side of Evansville since 2012. The ideal candidates will posses:
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Apr 17
Business Office Director
Newburgh 3.2/5 rating   1,359 reviews  – Newburgh, IN
Diligently works toward the completion of special projects, request, and assignments as appropriate. Directs collection of on-site employee data related to,…
Apr 15
Data Entry Clerk
Aculabs Inc. 2.9/5 rating   102 reviews  – United States
Responsible for specimen receipt and preparation, records creation, reporting of results and transferring data to accounts receivable.
Apr 11
Temporary Records Clerk – Mount Vernon, IN
HR Solutions, Inc. 4.1/5 rating   13 reviews  – Evansville, IN
$16 – $18 an hour
If your background and qualifications match this position, please send your updated resume to: We have been selective in building our own staff from the most…
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Apr 10

USI reports first confirmed case of COVID-19

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The University of Southern Indiana has been notified of the first confirmed case of COVID-19 of a student member of our community. The positive test result was received yesterday and the student is self-isolating at home. The student was last on campus March 25. There is no known health risk to the USI campus. The USI community hopes for the rapid recovery and return to good health of our student.

HEALTH DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES 31 NEW COVID-19 DEATHS, UPDATES STATEWIDE CASE COUNT

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INDIANAPOLIS —The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today announced that 394 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at ISDH, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and private laboratories. That brings to 12,438 the total number of Indiana residents known to have the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous day’s total.

The new cases and new tests reported today are lower than expected due to a technology issue and should not be interpreted as a decline in new infections. The additional positive cases not included in today’s report will be captured in the coming days and reflected appropriately.

A total of 661 Hoosiers have died to date. Deaths are reported based on when data are received by ISDH and occurred over multiple days.  To date, 69,470 tests have been reported to ISDH, up from 67,264 on Tuesday. Marion County had the newest cases, at 97. Other counties with more than 10 new cases were Cass (31), Hamilton (12), Lake (72), Porter (10), and St. Joseph (21). The Lake County totals include results from East Chicago and Gary, which have their own health departments.

The complete list of counties with cases is included in the ISDH COVID-19 dashboard at coronavirus.in.gov. Cases are listed by the county of residence. Private lab reporting may be delayed and will be reflected in the map and count when results are received at ISDH. The dashboard will be updated at noon each day.

The dashboard also has been updated to make corrections based on the updated information provided to ISDH.

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