1/6/21 PSA re: COVID-19
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 6th, 2021
The Steuben County Health Department was notified of 219 positive COVID-19 test results for Steuben County residents since Wednesday, December 30th, 2020. We have been notified of eight (8) deaths associated within the last seven (7) days. Steuben County has a total of 2804 COVID-19 positive cases, and 36 deaths associated with COVID-19 and 2452 considered recovered from COVID-19.
The Indiana Department of Health is reporting a positivity rate of all tested at 23.1%. The Indiana Department of Health has released today that Steuben County has a composite score of 3.0 or Red. Recently, The Indiana Department of Health has changed the algorithm on the positivity will be calculated.
The availability and access of approved COVID-19 vaccines is being closely monitored by the Steuben County Health Department. All current vaccination efforts are concentrated on groups that identify as Phase 1A.
The demographic breakdown* of COVID-19 cases in Steuben County are the following:
Age Range (years) |
COVID-19 Positive Cases |
0-19 |
325 |
20-29 |
466 |
30-39 |
355 |
40-49 |
422 |
50-59 |
479 |
60-69 |
412 |
70-79 |
214 |
80+ |
131 |
*Please note this demographic breakdown will be updated weekly.