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Indiana coronavirus updates for Monday, March 1, 2021

The latest updates on the coronavirus pandemic from Monday, March 1.

INDIANAPOLIS — Monday's latest updates on the coronavirus pandemic, including the latest news on COVID-19 vaccinations and testing in Indiana. Registrations for the vaccine are now open for select groups through Indiana State Department of Health. This story will be updated over the course of the day with more news on the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Purdue students face discipline

At least a dozen Purdue University students are facing disciplinary action following a large off-campus gathering over the weekend.

Officials say around 125 people were in a 750-square-foot apartment at one of several gatherings over the weekend. At least 12 students are facing discipline, which could include expulsion, for their participation. 

Photos showed another large gathering at an off-campus apartment complex, with students in violation of social distancing and county event attendance guidelines.

ISDH update

The state is reporting 555 new cases of COVID-19 for a total of 662,213 confirmed cases since the pandemic began.

There were also an additional 20 deaths reported. The state death toll is now at 12,162.

Rev Indy postponed

The Rev Indy fundraising event has a new date: Saturday, July 31, 2021.

The event, put on by Indiana University Health Foundation, typically kicks of the Month of May events leading up to the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It had initially been scheduled for May 8.

"After much deliberation & anticipation, we're excited to announce that Rev 2021 will take place on Saturday, July 31!" event organizers said in a tweet Monday morning. 

Mini-Marathon goes virtual

The 500 Festival announced Monday that the Mini-Marathon will be virtual again this year. Organizers will be reaching out to registered participants about their participation options.

The virtual change is for both the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and Delta Dental 500 Festival 5K. The decision was made after working with health officials, medical experts, and community leaders. The concern was being able to keep participants, volunteers, staff and spectators all safe with the pandemic still going.

The Virtual Indy Mini race experience will include:

  • A custom race package including distance-specific finisher gear, runner’s service items, and much more, delivered to participants.
  • Virtual resources, including digital bibs, finisher certificates, and access to a virtual participant-only Facebook group.
  • The new Indy Mini app that serves as a center for GPS tracking, race results, announcements, and real-time spectator tracking.
  • An interactive and virtual health & fitness Expo.

State administers more than 1 million vaccines

Indiana has now given more than 1 million vaccine shots. The Indiana State Health Department announced Monday that more than 1 million Hoosiers had received their first shots since late December.

As of 10 a.m. Monday, the state reported 1,000,321 individuals had received their first shot, while 569,465 people are fully vaccinated.

"Getting 1 million vaccines in arms in just over two months is a game changer, and it brings me indescribable hope. I am incredibly proud of our Indiana Department of Health, and how they and our local partners have rolled out the 'It's Our Shot, Hoosiers' vaccination plan," Gov. Eric Holcomb said. "We are so fortunate that our health leaders had the foresight to build a centralized appointment system and companion 211 call center to schedule and vaccinate Hoosiers in an orderly, reliable manner."

Latest US, world numbers

There have been more than 28.6 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the United States as of 1:30 a.m. ET Monday, according to Johns Hopkins University. There have been more than 513,000 deaths in the U.S. 

Worldwide, there have been more than 114.06 million confirmed cases with more than 2.53 million deaths and 64.41 million recoveries.

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The real number of people infected by the virus around the world is believed to be much higher — perhaps 10 times higher in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — given testing limitations and the many mild cases that have gone unreported or unrecognized.

For most people, the coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness like pneumonia, or death.

Marion County curfew, capacity changes begin Monday

On Thursday, Feb. 25, Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett and Marion County Public Health Department Director Dr. Virginia Caine provided an update on the county's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Hogsett said the following changes go into effect Monday, March 1: 

  • Bar capacity will increase to 50 percent with bar seating as long as social distancing is followed (up from 25 percent).
  • Indoor restaurant capacity will increase to 75 percent with social distancing protocols in place (up from 50 percent).
  • The curfew for bars, restaurants and music venues will move to 2 a.m. (back from midnight).
  • Gym and music venue capacity will increase to 50 percent (up from 25 percent).

Noblesville to start vaccinating homebound residents Monday

The Noblesville Fire Department plans to start administering the COVID-19 vaccine to homebound residents in their area beginning Monday, March 1. This is part of the Homebound Hoosier EMS Vaccine Administration Program.

Paramedics will visit homebound Noblesville residents who have made arrangements with the county health department. Noblesville has 16 residents on the list for vaccination as of Friday, Feb. 26.

People who are homebound in Noblesville are encouraged to call the health department to schedule an in-home vaccination by calling 317-776-8500 or 211.

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