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More than 1,800 people have died from COVID-19 in Indiana

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Posted at 11:52 AM, May 23, 2020
and last updated 2020-05-23 11:52:34-04

INDIANAPOLIS — More than 1,800 Hoosiers have died from COVID-19 since the pandemic began.

The Indiana State Health Department reported Saturday that 1,812 people are confirmed to have died from the coronavirus. The department reported 21 new deaths, while 30,901 people have been diagnosed, an increase of 513 since Friday.

An additional 152 probable COVID-19 deaths have also been reported. ISDH said probable deaths are that a physician listed COVID-19 as a contributing cause based on X-rays, scans and other clinical symptoms but for which no positive test is on record.

Deaths are reported based on when data is received by ISDH and occurred over multiple days.

According to the state health department, Marion County continues to have the most deaths and cases in the state with 531 deaths and 9,040 confirmed cases.

A total of 214,933 people have been tested in Indiana with 14.4% testing positive, according to the state health department.

Nearly 37% of ICU beds and 82% of ventilators were available as of Friday.


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Human coronaviruses most commonly spread from an infected person to others through: Respiratory droplets released into the air by coughing and sneezing; close personal contact, such as touching or shaking hands; touching an object or surface with the virus on it, then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes before washing your hands; rarely, fecal contamination.

The best way to protect yourself from any respiratory illness, including the flu, is to: Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap & water are not available, use alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands. Avoid close contact (within six feet) with people who are sick. Stay home when you are sick. Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

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