Friends,

 

On Friday, Indiana officially entered Stage 4 of Governor Holcomb’s Back on Track Plan (two days early!).

 

It means that Hoosiers will be getting out more, as you’re likely doing this beautiful Indiana weekend. And as you’re getting out, we want to make sure that you have all the tools you need to stay safe.

 

You know the basics because you’ve been practicing them so well – socially distancing, wearing your face mask, and practicing great hygiene…

 

But last week, Governor Holcomb provided two big updates you might have missed that will continue to dramatically expand Indiana’s COVID-19 testing.

1. ANY Hoosier can now get a COVID-19 test.

With now more than 200 testing sites across Indiana, the state’s testing capacity is strong. And with that strength, any Hoosier can now make an appointment and get tested – you don’t need to be at a high-risk, and you don’t need to be showing symptoms. Find a site near you here.

1. Indiana is DOUBLING testing capacity.

Through a partnership with Eli Lilly and the Indiana Hospital Association, the state is leveraging its buying power to compete more efficiently to purchase supplies, equipment and reagents for testing. By forming a network with 10 labs across Indiana, we’ll be doubling our current testing capacity.

 

Indiana has administered more than 335,000 COVID-19 tests across the state. But in order to keep that number growing, we need you! If you have any concerns that you may have COVID-19, go get tested. In many cases, it’s free!

 

Together, we’re fighting the spread of COVID-19 in Indiana, keeping our fellow Hoosiers safe, and keeping Indiana’s reopening safely on track. Keep up the great work, and continue to enjoy your weekend!

 

#BackonTrack,
-Your Holcomb Crew