⚠️COVID WARNING⚠️

Mayor Gahan warns that COVID is worse than ever in Indiana and Floyd County. It is critical that we take proper precautions now.

COVID-19 rates continue to dramatically rise in Floyd County and Indiana. Here are the new positive cases found in Indiana just over the past few days:

November 12: 6,605 New Positive Cases

November 11: 5,041 New Positive Cases

November 10: 4,866 New Positive Cases.

These numbers are drastically higher than what we have been seeing. For reference, in late March, the Governor issued a Stay at Home Order from March 25 through April 7. On March 25th, only 113 new positive cases were found.

The positivity rate also is climbing to its highest numbers since late April. Indiana showed 20.4% positivity between October 30 and November 5. In Floyd County during that time, the positivity rate was 18.4%. Additionally, the positivity rate for the “younger than 18” population in Floyd County has more than doubled in the past month, rising to 15.38%.

Mayor Gahan warns conditions are not improving but instead they are getting worse. We all must: Limit Social Activity, Wear a Mask, Wash Your Hands Frequently, and Stay at Least Six Feet Apart.

Let’s all do our part to keep our friends, family, and city safe.