#NEW: Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb will hold his daily press conference today at 2:30 p.m.
You can find a link to watch below
You can find a link to watch below
https://twitter.com/GovHolcomb/status/1245414412342755335
#NEW: Gov. Holcomb introduces David Ricks, the CEO of Eli Lilly and Company, who speaks about the importance of staying at home and social distancing.
Ricks talks about #InThisTogether campaign
Ricks talks about #InThisTogether campaign
#NEW: Gov. Holcomb introduces Dr. Kristina Box.
She talks about the number of tests being conducted, but says because of limited supplies, targeted testing is still being favored statewide. Wants to focus on testing high-risk patients.
She talks about the number of tests being conducted, but says because of limited supplies, targeted testing is still being favored statewide. Wants to focus on testing high-risk patients.
#NEW: Dr. Box says Indiana will receive 15 machines that are capable of rapid coronavirus testing.
The state also received national stockpile supplies, and says a team is still working on amassing as many PPE supplies as possible.
The state also received national stockpile supplies, and says a team is still working on amassing as many PPE supplies as possible.
#NEW: Gov. Holcomb says Indiana has seen the highest number of coronavirus deaths of any single day so far.
Urges anyone who thinks they're immune to stay home to slow the spread. Says more than 11 thousand people have volunteered to help fight coronavirus around the state
Urges anyone who thinks they're immune to stay home to slow the spread. Says more than 11 thousand people have volunteered to help fight coronavirus around the state
#NEW: Gov. Holcomb says as Indiana enters the surge phase in mid-April, people need to come together more than ever.
#NEW: Question: Do number of open businesses and number of people on the road need to be tightened?
Gov. Holcomb says not at this time. Evaluating that every day though.
Gov. Holcomb says not at this time. Evaluating that every day though.
#NEW: Question: When will you make decision about extending stay-at-home order and decision on re-opening schools?
Gov. Holcomb says stay-at-home order update will come in the next week, but nothing today. Says stay tuned for tomorrow
Gov. Holcomb says stay-at-home order update will come in the next week, but nothing today. Says stay tuned for tomorrow
#NEW: Drive through testing across the state has tested more than six thousand people so far.
Want to expand that.
Gov. Holcomb reminds Hoosiers that today is #CensusDay, talks about how important it is for allocating funding to different areas of the state.
Want to expand that.
Gov. Holcomb reminds Hoosiers that today is #CensusDay, talks about how important it is for allocating funding to different areas of the state.
#NEW: Question: Are there any steps state agencies are taking to address coronavirus outbreaks in rural parts of the state?
Dr. Box says there are 11 strike teams that can respond. Something they're working on improving
Dr. Box says there are 11 strike teams that can respond. Something they're working on improving
#NEW: Question: When the surge comes in mid-April, how will northwest Indiana be impacted being so close to Chicago?
Dr. Box says she's looking at nearby city data every day, and it's all taken into account as they plan
Dr. Box says she's looking at nearby city data every day, and it's all taken into account as they plan
#NEW: Question: The increase in number of tests given each day has slowed down--why is that?
Dr. Box says she doesn't have control over when labs report testing, so that can impact numbers. But she says she's confident that testing is increasing every day in the state
Dr. Box says she doesn't have control over when labs report testing, so that can impact numbers. But she says she's confident that testing is increasing every day in the state
#NEW: Question: What is projection for number of ventilators needed when the surge comes?
Dr. Box says number of ventilators needed is "all over the board" and says Indiana is trying to increase the number. Gov. Holcomb says every time he talks to someone, he asks for more
Dr. Box says number of ventilators needed is "all over the board" and says Indiana is trying to increase the number. Gov. Holcomb says every time he talks to someone, he asks for more
#NEW: Question: Any plans to be tested soon Gov. Holcomb and what's likelihood of expanding stay-at-home order?
Gov. Holcomb says he has no symptoms and doesn't need to be tested right now. Says he's practicing social distancing, and says within the next week he'll announce more
Gov. Holcomb says he has no symptoms and doesn't need to be tested right now. Says he's practicing social distancing, and says within the next week he'll announce more
#NEW: Question: Has Indiana received a fourth shipment from national stockpile?
Dr. Box says state has received three shipments from the federal stockpile.
Dr. Box says state has received three shipments from the federal stockpile.
#NEW: Question: What are infectious rates and mortality rates?
Dr. Box says she can't say what mortality rate is right now, but should know and share more soon.
Dr. Box says she can't say what mortality rate is right now, but should know and share more soon.
#NEW: Question: Are furloughed workers the same as laid-off workers the same in terms of applying for unemployment?
If you're not receiving payments, you have to apply and you can probably receive unemployment benefits, but it has to be evaluated.
If you're not receiving payments, you have to apply and you can probably receive unemployment benefits, but it has to be evaluated.
#NEW: SNAP program is a federally funded program, and state released guidance that SNAP benefits will be extended for at least the next 3 months.
#NEW: Question: Institute for Health Metrics shows Indiana having around 1 thousand deaths by August--is the state ready for that?
Planning section is working on mortuary assistance to make sure the state can be ready for those numbers.
Planning section is working on mortuary assistance to make sure the state can be ready for those numbers.
#NEW: Question: Why was #InThisTogether campaign necessary to launch?
Gov. Holcomb says it brings the state together. Says we're not in the middle of this yet--we're still in the beginning, and we all have to work together.
Gov. Holcomb says it brings the state together. Says we're not in the middle of this yet--we're still in the beginning, and we all have to work together.
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