Bartholomew County COVID-19 Data
Updated April 3, 2020 • 10:09 a.m.
*The number of positives of Bartholomew County residents may include testing that was conducted out-of-county. Conversely, the number of total tests may also include submissions for non-Bartholomew County residents.
Video Updates
Today’s video includes updates from:
– Jim Lienhoop, Mayor
– Dr. Brian Niedbalski, County Health Officer
– Jim Bickel, CEO/Columbus Regional Health
Discussion includes calls to the Mayor’s office about who should stay at home, city parks, shopping and store guidelines, encouraging elderly to avoid stores, surgeon general labeled Indianapolis as an emerging hot spot for COVID-19, first patient to succumb to effects of COVID-19, patient privacy, and pending lab tests.
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News / Updates
COVID-19 Protective Measures – Shopping Guidelines to Keep You Safe
The following guidelines for shoppers were issued by the Bartholomew County Health Department on April 2, 2020.Keep Your DistanceGo alone. Do not bring children or other family members or friends.Whether waiting in line [...]
COVID-19 Testing Update: April 3, 2020
Following is an update on COVID-19 Testing. The figures reported below incorporate tests collected within Bartholomew County and run through the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) or commercial laboratories. The [...]
Update for Business Owners (April 2, 2020)
Cindy Frey, President of the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce, addresses relief for business owners, including the CARES Act, Paycheck Protection Program, Economic Disaster Loan, and Economic Injury Disaster Loan program.
Video Update: April 2, 2020
Today's video includes updates from: - Jim Lienhoop, Mayor - Dr. Brian Niedbalski, County Health Officer - Jim Bickel, CEO/Columbus Regional Health Discussion includes calls to the Mayor’s office about who should stay [...]
COVID-19 Protective Measures – Recommendations for Retail Stores
The following guidelines for retail stores was issued on April 2, 2020 for retail stores by the Bartholomew County Health Department. Adjust store layout to enable shoppers to stay 6 feet apart [...]
About
The COVID-19 Community Task Force is a partnership of the City of Columbus (Indiana), Bartholomew County and Columbus Regional Health and other area partners to coordinate resources and communication efforts to address the Coronavirus pandemic.