Sixty-one of the state's 92 counties are currently blue.
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(Indianapolis, Ind.) – Most of Indiana has turned “blue” on the state’s color-coded COVID-19 map.
According to the Indiana State Department of Health, 61 of the state’s 92 counties are now blue for COVID-19 spread, which is the lowest advisory level.
Locally, Dearborn, Franklin, Ripley, and Switzerland counties are blue, while Ohio County is yellow.
The 7-day all tests positivity rate for local counties are:
- Dearborn County, 4.66 percent
- Franklin County, 2.14 percent
- Ripley County, 1.76 percent
- Ohio County, 9.00 percent
- Switzerland County, 2.47 percent
COVID-19 statistics have been improving steadily since the vaccine was made available in December.
Hoosiers age 50 and older, healthcare workers and first responders are currently eligible to schedule and appointment to receive the vaccine.
Teachers and school staff will be added to the list of eligibility on Monday.
For more information, visit www.coronavirus.in.gov/vaccine/