As one writing a local news blog by myself, there are stories I just don’t have time to get to immediately.  This story is important, even if I am just a bit behind on it.

After weeks of bad news on COVID in Fishers, our local health department is finally saying the situation is improving.

This week, Fishers has seen a break in the level of new cases with the Omicron variant. Compared to the previous 7-day period, the Fishers Health Department reports a 26% decrease in new cases in Fishers and a 12% decrease across Hamilton County. Statewide, cases have increased 6%, but this local data indicates our area might potentially start to see this decrease reflected in hospital and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) relief.

The Fishers Health Department reminds us that vaccines help provide you with a level of protection, especially from severe outcomes like hospitalizations and death. 

Walk in or schedule ahead and get your free COVID-19 vaccine at the Fishers Health Department Vaccine Site, at your local pharmacy, or various pop-up clinics throughout the city.  Fishers Health Department Epidemiologist Josh Robinson posted a video Wednesday with more details, which you can access in the link below.