EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – Indiana Governor Holcomb and other state leaders gave a press conference on Wednesday afternoon.
The numbers for Indiana did increase.
- 35,712 confirmed cases
- 2,032 deaths
- That’s up from Tuesday’s 35,237 positive cases and 2,022 deaths
The Hoosier state leaders are hoping to begin the first steps of nursing home visitations. More details will be released when testing procedures are finalized.
ISDH said there was a concern of large groups of people gathering including protesting. They explained it potentially another way to increase the chances of getting COVID-19.
Holcomb commented on protesting for George Floyd in his press conference, explaining his approach will be to bridge divides. He appreciated the peaceful protests and loved seeing both sides walk together at times.
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(This story was originally published on June 3, 2020)