4,335 new COVID-19 cases reported in Indiana

By FOX19 Digital Staff | November 29, 2020 at 1:37 PM EST - Updated December 7 at 11:07 AM

INDIANAPOLIS, IN. (FOX19) -The Indiana State Department of Health, ISDH, reported 4,335 new COVID-19 cases and 24 deaths.

ISDH says the total number of positive cases since March is 333,312. A total of 5,418 people have died due to the virus.

The 7-day positivity rate is 10.8 %, according to the IDSH.

Here is a breakdown of new and total cases for counties in the FOX19 NOW viewing area:

Dearborn County: 46 new cases (2,382 total);
Franklin County: 17 new cases (757 total);
Fayette County: 21 new cases (1576 total);
Ohio County: Two new cases (243 total);
Ripley County: 35 new cases (1,515 total);
Switzerland County: Three new cases (272 total);
Union County: Four new cases (286 total)

The ISDH says two more people died in Ripley County totaling the number of COVID-19 deaths to 21.

Franklin, Ripley, Fayette, and Dearborn Counties are still red on the map, which means their 7-day positivity rate is 15% or greater, and there are 200 or more new weekly cases per 100,000 residents.

Counties in red must follow certain requirements under an order by Gov. Eric Holcomb:

All social gatherings are limited to 25 people.
Special, seasonal or commercial events planned for more than 25 people require the approval of a safety plan by the local health department. College and professional sports are included.
Health officials advise that events be canceled or postponed
Attendance at winter indoor K-12 extracurricular and co-curricular events, including IHSAA sports, is limited to participants, support personnel and parents, or guardians.
Local officials can consider limiting hours for the operation of bars, nightclubs, and restaurants.
Community recreational sports leagues and tournaments may continue with participants, required personnel, and parents or guardians only.
Common areas and break rooms should be closed.
Senior care activities are suspended.
Hospitals, long-term care facilities, and other congregate settings can impose visitation limits.