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Local officials give Putnam County COVID-19 update
Putnam County has now confirmed 4,649 total cases since the start of the pandemic. The positive percentage rate is now at 13.5 percent. Putnam County is now at a level orange according to the ISDH website.
The Indiana Department of Health was stationed at Robe Ann Park for three days. ISDH tested 889 individuals for COVID and vaccinated 122 individuals.
“A big thanks from PCHD to the City of Greencastle, the Parks Department, and the Putnam County CERT Team for helping us host this event,” Brian Williams of the Putnam County Health Department said. “All the folks from IDOH and INNG shared their appreciation, as well as everyone who came through to receive their test or vaccination. This was without a doubt one of their most successful strike team locations yet.”
The Putnam County Health Department is also administering vaccinations. An individual is able to schedule an appointment by visiting www.ourshot.in.gov. Appointments are strongly recommended. Walk-ins are accepted at the Health Department from 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays.
Putnam County Hospital is now offering COVID testing on Mondays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Tuesdays from 1-6 p.m., Wednesdays and Thursdays from noon-5 p.m., Fridays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and the first Saturday of every month from 8 a.m.-noon.
The City of Greencastle has updated the COVID restrictions to the following;
1. Persons visiting city buildings are required to wear masks.
2. The city is encouraging citizens to use phone and e-mail to conduct business with city offices. In-person meetings can be arranged as needed.
3. Utility customers are urged to use the drive-up window rather than walk in. Customers can also sign up for direct debit for utility bills.
4. Public meetings will continue in person; however, attendees will be required to wear masks. City Council meetings will continue to be available on the cable access channel and Youtube.
Putnam County Hospital and the Putnam County Health Department would like to recommend:
1. Wear a mask, especially indoors. Those who have not been vaccinated should wear a mask at all times to protect against the delta variant. This variant is much more contagious than earlier versions. (For the sake of our children and grandchildren there should be no question about getting vaccinated.)
2. Practice social distancing.
3. Practice proper hygiene.
4. Those that have been vaccinated and have been exposed to an infected person should mask for 14 days. They should get tested 3-5 days after exposure. If the test comes back negative, masking is not required but still recommended.
5. Vaccinated persons can host the delta variant and may not have symptoms. They still could spread the disease due to the higher viral load. Masking helps.
6. New recommendation – if you have had COVID you should still get vaccinated to protect against variants. You only need to wait 10-14 days after your illness to receive a vaccination. You no longer have to wait 90 days.
7. Seek medical advice from credible sources such as the CDC, Indiana Department of Health and one’s family physician. Random comments on Facebook or other social media are not a credible source of medical information.
To learn more about Putnam County’s coordinated response to COVID-19, please visit the Putnam County Hospital at www.pchosp.org/covid-19-updates or the Putnam County Health Department at www.putnamhealthindiana.org.