From the Decatur County Health Department –
The Decatur County Health Department (DCHD) announced an increase in cases of COVID.
The Health Department said it is receiving daily calls from people who have tested positive at home or who know they have been exposed to someone who tested positive on a home test. In addition, there have been several cases of outbreaks traced to group settings.
“The amount of home tests means that we know our confirmed numbers are an undercount. We’d like to remind people of the steps they can take to reduce their risk of COVID. The more steps you use, the increased level of protection you are creating for yourself,” stated Decatur County Health Officer, Dr. Mary McCullough. MD.
• Stay up to date with your COVID vaccinations and boosters.
• Avoid crowded indoor spaces
• If you do go into crowded indoor spaces, mask up. KN95 masks are very effective and comfortable to wear.
• Ensure good ventilation indoors.
• Do a rapid test before large gatherings and a few days after.
• Stay home and test if feeling unwell.
• Socialize outdoors.
• Wash your hands.
Whether you need a first dose of COVID vaccine or a booster dose, call the Decatur County Health Department at 812-663-8301 or go to https://www.coronavirus.in.gov. We will be hosting a Mobile clinic June 13-15 and June 27-29: 9am – 3pm. This site has Pfizer and Moderna and is vaccinating anyone age 5 and older. Walk-ins welcome.
DCHD also reminds residents that free Rapid Antigen Tests and PCR tests are available at the Health Department Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 3:15 PM and Saturday from 9AM-12PM.
No insurance is required for these free tests. The service is available to anyone ages 5 and older seeking testing, and no appointment or physician order is required. Rapid results are given the same day. PCR results take two to three days. There will be no testing on days the Health Department is closed.