Statewide—COVID-19 cases continue to be on the rise Statewide while testing is down from its peak in mid-June. Statewide there are 48,008 cases of COVID-19 as of Sunday and 2500 deaths reported.
Locally Dearborn County has a total of 236 cases and 23 deaths reported, Decatur County has a total of 250 positive cases and 32 deaths, Franklin County has 124 positive cases and 8 deaths and Ripley County has 116 positive cases and 7 deaths according to numbers reported to the Indiana State Department of Health. This is an increase of 44 new positive cases and 1 death in one week for the WRBI listening area.
Cincinnati has adopted a mandatory mask ordinance. They are requiring all people over the age of 6 to wear a mask in all indoor public places including restaurants effective this Thursday. There is a potential fine of $25 if found not wearing a mask that will be enforced by the health department. The only exception is in religious facilities.
