DECATUR COUNTY, IN — The Decatur County Health Department (DCHD) says it is seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases
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,” said Decatur County Health Officer Dr. Mary McCullough in a news release.
The following steps are recommended:
• 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 the first dose of the COVID vaccine or a booster dose, call the Decatur County Health Department at (812) 663-8301 or go to coronavirus.in.gov.
The health department will host a mobile clinic on June 13-15 and June 27-29 from 9 am until 3 pm each day. This site will have the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines and will vaccinate anyone age 5 and older.
Walk-ins are 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 until 3:15 pm and Saturday from 9 am until 12 pm.
Insurance is not 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 on the same day. PCR results take two to three days.
There will be no testing on days the Health Department is closed.
