IUPUI, ISDH release findings from Phase 2 of COVID-19 testing in Indiana
Results from the second phase of a scientific study of statewide random testing aimed at measuring the spread of the novel coronavirus in Indiana show fewer active infections and a greater number of people testing positive for antibodies.
"Taken together, this is evidence that the virus has slowed its spread within Indiana," said Nir Menachemi, lead scientist on the study and a professor and Fairbanks Endowed Chair in the Indiana University Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health at IUPUI. "We currently have more people previously infected than are currently infected."
This announcement was covered by (in alphabetical order): Current, Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Fox 59, IndyStar, Ink Free News, Inside Indiana Business, KPC News, Local News Digital, MDJ Online, Monticello Herald Journal, Princeton Daily Clarion, South Bend Tribune, Times Union Online, The Times of Northwest Indiana, Tristate Homepage, WANE, WBIW, WDRB,WFIE, WIBC, WISH-TV, WKVI, WLKY, WRBI, WRTV, WTHR, WXIX, 95.3 MNC.
More information about the statewide random sample testing.
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This is the fourth issue of our COVID-19 update newsletter. Previous issues of our newsletter are available on our website.
If you believe you have COVID-19
IU Health has launched a virtual clinic to offer individuals in Indiana regardless of age free Coronavirus (COVID-19) screenings using the IU Health Virtual Visit app. Staffed 24/7 with IU Health physicians, advance practice providers and registered nurses, the clinic will screen patients from home, potentially eliminating the need to visit physician offices, urgent cares or emergency departments.
