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Reminder: Indiana not reopening at full capacity just yet

Reminder: Indiana not reopening at full capacity just yet
you will but haven't haven't said that we have seen somewhat of an uptick in our daily positivity rate. That's something we track very closely. It was up slightly, but not to the extent that we've seen in some other states around the country and even some very close neighbouring states to us. Although there were two days against back to back last week, within the last week where we were over 500 positive tests stay wide. So that was something else that we looked at again back to that positivity rate. And we've seen a slight or an uptick and increase in her hospitalization rate, which is another thing that we're paying very, very close attention to. But again, not to the extent that it has threatened our overall capacity to care for those who are who are in need. So that said, all in all we're in, um, we're managing our way through this, which has been the goal from the very from the very outset. Folks have noted and called in other states around the country that are shaded a different color, maybe redder than we are, um, and each for different reasons, I suspect but um, they're not experiencing the same results. And, well, we can maybe get into that as well later on in the hour. But, um, it's just a fact that other states, the majority of them, have seen an increase. And we pay attention to what happens around us, not just inside our state, but around us. Um, and some states, as I alluded to, are experiencing surges or in some cases re surges, so to speak, the nationwide positive cases, collectively or at a peak level, primarily in some certain areas but again across the whole country. And so that just underscores the fact that what we've said every week, all of us, that this virus is on the prowl, and in some places it's gaining momentum. It's not slowing down. That spread is not slowing down. It's just doing the doing the opposite. And that's why you see a number of states that are actually even though they may be re opened recently, there now, going back and closing some of those facilities or closing parts of their economy. We don't want to find ourselves in that situation, and so understanding that July 4th is right around the corner, where we celebrate our independence. Um, uh, We wanted to make sure that we were all on the same page going into this weekend as we were looking to go from stage for two stage five, I'll just say, having prefaced this, um, knowing all of the information that we're taking into account knowing that a date doesn't drive us. But the data does, um, we are prepared over the next two weeks leading up to July 18th to go to stage 4.5, which means much will stay the same over the next two weeks. Some things will change, especially to get general about it indoor outdoor activity. We just have to accept the fact, um, more than recognize it, but accept it that again, this this virus is on the prowl and it is moving, and it's moving even within our borders and different counties in our state. Different positivity rates. Um, and we are We're living on this own virus time, so to speak. And so we're taking that into account all we try to control with what we can control our own action, our own behavior, our own conduct. We know that there are things that we can do to slow the spread, especially as we await therapeutics and a vaccine. But the volatility that we see, even in some areas of our own state, but especially around the country and especially around our own borders, eyes of concern. And that's what's giving us pause to push Paul's in some areas. And so 53 I think. Rachel 53 Press conferences later. We will be back next Wednesday. You heard it here. I hope I'll be back. I'm hoping you'll be back. We'll be back here at 2 30 Same time, same channel. We want to make sure that we're providing you the updates What occurs of the next 7 to 14 days? So we didn't take this lightly way we evaluated at every angle that we knew now. So what does that mean? And we'll all get mawr into this, but just kind of on the surface, stage 4.5 means that our capacities, for the most part, will stay at the same level, stay at the place where they are, um, today. But we will give the green light or the green flag to mostly outdoor activities. Events that Hoosiers were going toe especially enjoy, I think coming up this weekend and this time of the year just as an aside, it was Dr Dan that you shared with me some preliminary research on the spread of coveted outbreaks around the country that the risk of transmission is up to 19 times less when outdoors compared to indoor activity. And that's true and supported by our own experience here. When you look at where are large numbers were our surges were certainly they were indoor type activities on dso we took that into account. So if you're a local parade or if you're, um, Fireworks show this weekend, as I know there are some planned around the state of Indiana, Um, just be properly distance. You have the ability to do that and mask up when you get into close quarters. This is how it spreads. We just We just know this and we can take those precautions and folks gonna have ah, good celebration outdoors. Eso again capacity would be on the limits for different businesses and entities that that were opened up in stage for are holding steady at that same at that same level where we are as we sit here today. That includes restaurants that includes bars, nightclubs, entertainment, cultural facilities, event venues, bowling alleys on and on. This is all in our back on track plan that can be pulled off the pulled off the Web so that 250 number stays 250 for the next two weeks leading up to July 18th. But again, we'll be back here Wednesday and then, obviously providing that Biggs before the 18th as well. In that second second week, personal services on Jim's fitness centers continue their operations again at the same level as we sit here today, but not to repeat myself, but fairs and festivals, similar events. They're going to move forward a za long as they make the provisions on the ground to do it to do it safely. And conventions may resume as long as they adhere to previous guidance. That is again on that back on track. Everything has compiled in one spot that we've provided for single site in multiple site events and venues. Um,
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Reminder: Indiana not reopening at full capacity just yet
Reminder: The Hoosier State is slowing down its reopening efforts amid the coronavirus pandemic.Gov. Eric Holcomb said during his update Wednesday that he is hitting pause on some of the reopening plans in Indiana.The original plan had most of the state operating at full capacity starting this weekend."The volatility that we see -- even in some areas of our own state -- but especially around the country and especially around our own borders is of concern," Holcomb said. "That’s what’s giving us pause; to push pause in some areas."(Click here for a look at the stage 4.5 plan)Holcomb said Indiana was going to move to phase 5, but instead will take a "cautious step forward." That plan is to now move the state into "phase 4.5" on July 4. It'll end July 17.The governor said the upcoming Fourth of July holiday is one of the reasons the state is slowing down its efforts. He also highlighted recent upticks in COVID-19 cases in surrounding states.What does phase 4.5 mean?Indiana will temporarily pause plans to increase capacity at restaurants, dining rooms, bars and entertainment venues. Holcomb said capacity in those establishments will remain the same.Currently, dining rooms and restaurants can allow 75 percent capacity. Indiana bars can operate at 50 percent capacity. Those thresholds will remain the same for the time being.Beginning July 4, fairs, festivals and other similar outdoor events may open. Pari-mutuel horse racing and county and state fair racing may begin with 50 percent spectator capacity. Youth overnight camps may open, officials said.Why is Indiana slowing down its efforts?According to the governor's office, the number of COVID-19 hospitalizations and patients admitted daily has increased in the past week. Officials said the daily positive rate has increased slightly."This virus is on the prowl. In some places, it's gaining momentum," Holcomb said.The governor said the state will loosen some restrictions on outdoor activities, which he said are typically safer compared to indoor activities.Click here for the latest COVID-19 numbers from Indiana.More information about the state's latest reopening efforts can be found online.

Reminder: The Hoosier State is slowing down its reopening efforts amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Gov. Eric Holcomb said during his update Wednesday that he is hitting pause on some of the reopening plans in Indiana.

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The original plan had most of the state operating at full capacity starting this weekend.

"The volatility that we see -- even in some areas of our own state -- but especially around the country and especially around our own borders is of concern," Holcomb said. "That’s what’s giving us pause; to push pause in some areas."

(Click here for a look at the stage 4.5 plan)

Holcomb said Indiana was going to move to phase 5, but instead will take a "cautious step forward." That plan is to now move the state into "phase 4.5" on July 4. It'll end July 17.

The governor said the upcoming Fourth of July holiday is one of the reasons the state is slowing down its efforts. He also highlighted recent upticks in COVID-19 cases in surrounding states.

What does phase 4.5 mean?

Indiana will temporarily pause plans to increase capacity at restaurants, dining rooms, bars and entertainment venues. Holcomb said capacity in those establishments will remain the same.

Currently, dining rooms and restaurants can allow 75 percent capacity. Indiana bars can operate at 50 percent capacity. Those thresholds will remain the same for the time being.

Beginning July 4, fairs, festivals and other similar outdoor events may open. Pari-mutuel horse racing and county and state fair racing may begin with 50 percent spectator capacity. Youth overnight camps may open, officials said.

Why is Indiana slowing down its efforts?

According to the governor's office, the number of COVID-19 hospitalizations and patients admitted daily has increased in the past week. Officials said the daily positive rate has increased slightly.

"This virus is on the prowl. In some places, it's gaining momentum," Holcomb said.

The governor said the state will loosen some restrictions on outdoor activities, which he said are typically safer compared to indoor activities.

Click here for the latest COVID-19 numbers from Indiana.

More information about the state's latest reopening efforts can be found online.