Friends,

 

All of Indiana is now in Phase 4 of Governor Holcomb’s Back on Track Plan – and as more shops, restaurants and venues open – Indiana is continuing to deliver on COVID-19 testing and data.

 

And when it comes to data on COVID-19, Indiana is leading the nation!

 

You’ll probably remember back in April when Governor Holcomb announced a partnership with the IU Fairbanks School of Public Health to complete a multi-phased study looking at the true spread of COVID-19 across Indiana.

 

Well, we’ve now completed two phases of the study – and here’s what we’ve found:

• Active infections -- 1.7% (Phase 1) to 0.6% (Phase 2)
• Positive antibodies - 1.1% (Phase 1) to 1.5% (Phase 2)
• They observed fewer active infections, but more Hoosiers with COVID-19 antibodies
• There’s a higher rate of spread among households
• 43% of Hoosiers who are infected show no symptoms
  

Indiana remains the only state that has conducted random sample testing now in two waves. Many people from other states are looking at Indiana – impressed with that we’ve been able to accomplish by working together and focusing on data.

 

Governor Holcomb is continuing to look at that data – and it’s that information that’s driving his decisions as we continue to fight this pandemic and get Indiana Back on Track.

 

It is all Hoosiers’ responsibility to keep the transmission of COVID-19 low – and the data shows that so far, you’re doing great work!

 

-Your Holcomb Crew

 

P.S. Remember, any Hoosier can now get a COVID-19 test – with 200 testing sites available across the state. If you’re concerned, go get tested!