Every now and then, it is a good idea to check the COVID-19 numbers.  So, here is the latest as of 8:00pm, Sunday, June 28th.

The World Health Organization (WHO) now says there will soon be 10 million confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus around the world.  WHO says there have been just under 496,000 world-wide deaths, with nearly 125,000 of those fatalities in the United States.  That means America has about 25% of all the COVID-19 deaths in the world.

In Indiana, the latest numbers from the State Department of Health show nearly 45,000 positive cases of novel coronavirus, and 2,427 deaths.  In Hamilton County, there have been 1,432 positive tests and 97 deaths reported to the state.  Although the new Fishers Health Department has promised to disclose how many Hamilton County deaths have Fishers addresses, so far that number has not been released.

The Fishers Health Department shows 3,553 COVID-19 tests have been conducted, representing 3.78% of the city’s total population.  Of those tests, 66 have come back positive.  Of the 66, 13 were without symptoms.

Indiana has been fortunate.  We have a governor that has hired good people, such as Dr. Kristina Box as state health commissioner, to oversee the response.  But let’s not kid ourselves.  Indiana has had some luck.  We’ll take it, but some of this is just dumb luck.

Remember, the hot-spots of today. like Texas, Florida and Arizona…all thought they were in good shape 2-3 weeks ago.  The fact is, scientific experts are still learning about this virus and they admit there is plenty they still do not understand.

Bottom line, we in Indiana should remain on guard, socially distance, wear masks and wash our hands.