White County Moves to Red (High Community Spread of COVID-19)

White County has moved to RED.  Current map reflects December 6th, 2021.  Update each Wednesday.  See the weekly stats by clicking here (scroll down for map).

• Review the State of Indiana Executive Order 21-32 - Continuation of Health and Welfare-Based Provisions to Address the Impact and Spread of the Coronavirus Disease  (COVID-19)
  • See further information in  Executive Order 21-17 - Continuation of Limited Provisions to Address the Impact and Spread of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
  •   Review Executive Order 21-12 - Modified County-Based Measures and Restrictions Based on Impact and Spread of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19).

White County Guidelines (High Community Spread - Red):  The county received a point score of 3.0 > when percent positivity and new cases per 100,000 residents are combined. The county is under red guidelines. These requirements remain in effect until the metric returns to orange/yellow/blue or moves to the all clear level. 

Actions may include:

• All general requirements are in effect. Hoosier businesses remain open.
• The Indiana Department of Health will convene local public health officials, local health care providers, elected officials, school leaders and other key stakeholders to discuss actions that will be taken. State agencies will provide further support upon request.

Local Officials should convene whenever a county moves to a more restrictive category.

• Local health officials should evaluate the source of positive tests, undertake targeted testing where appropriate; and issue isolation or quarantine orders where necessary.
• Local health officials, health care providers, elected officials, school leadership and other key local leaders must convene regularly to discuss actions that could be implemented to decrease the spread of COVID in their communities.
• School officials should review plans for all extra-curricular activities and assemblies to ensure best mitigation practices being followed.

Measures and Restrictions:  Individuals and businesses in counties designated as orange must comply with all general requirements set forth in State of Indiana Executive Order 21-32/17/12 above.