1/13/21 PSA re: COVID-19
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 13th, 2021
The Steuben County Health Department was notified of 175 positive COVID-19 test results for Steuben County residents since Wednesday, January 13, 2021. We have been notified of five (5) deaths associated within the last seven (7) days. Steuben County has a total of 2979 COVID-19 positive cases, and 41 deaths associated with COVID-19 and 2665 considered recovered from COVID-19.
The Indiana Department of Health is reporting a positivity rate of all tested at 23.50%. The Indiana Department of Health has released today that Steuben County has a composite score of 3.0 or Red. Recently, The Indiana Department of Health has changed the algorithm on the positivity will be calculated.
The availability and access of approved COVID-19 vaccines is being closely monitored by the Steuben County Health Department. The Indiana Department of Health’s external advisory committee has made the following recommendations on who can be vaccinated: healthcare personnel, first responders, and individuals aged 70 years and older.
The demographic breakdown* of COVID-19 cases in Steuben County are the following:
|
Age Range (years) |
COVID-19 Positive Cases |
|
0-19 |
350 |
|
20-29 |
498 |
|
30-39 |
378 |
|
40-49 |
454 |
|
50-59 |
500 |
|
60-69 |
431 |
|
70-79 |
226 |
|
80+ |
142 |
*Please note this demographic breakdown will be updated weekly.
