Indiana staying at stage 4.5 until at least August 27th

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Gov. Eric Holcomb announced Thursday afternoon that Indiana will remain in “Stage 4.5” of its five-stage plan to re-open during the coronavirus pandemic until at least August 27.

The Indiana State Department of Health said Thursday 630 more Hoosiers tested positive for the coronavirus, out of 7,464 new tests reported, meaning 8.4% came back positive, about a half-percent lower rate than Tuesday.

2,733 Hoosiers have died from the coronavirus — eight more reported than Tuesday.