County health report: wastewater indicators rising while ED visits for COVID-like illness hold steady

Health staff joining the meeting via Teams reported that, as of Jan. 20 and according to the Indiana Department of Health, emergency department visits for COVID-like illness had not increased but wastewater concentrations continue to trend upward.

"According to data provided by wastewater scan, we are seeing high levels of flu, RSV, and norovirus circulating," said Miss Kelly. She also said the health department is transitioning vaccination services from IU Health Community Health and that, currently, residents are being referred to the Morgan County Health Department for vaccinations (phone provided in the meeting).

Commissioners thanked staff for the update and there were no follow-up public comments recorded. The referral number and the change in vaccine service location were provided as operational guidance during the transition.