Although our community risk level remains red, the highest level, Level 4, Fishers has experienced three weeks of decreasing COVID numbers.
Reported COVID-19 cases in Fishers are down 56% from last week and 85% from the Omicron peak in mid-January 2022. Weekly COVID-19 cases are the lowest since mid-November 2021. Overall, cases have significantly dropped statewide and Fishers 14-Day Case Incidence Rate has decreased 56% since last week. Hospital Intensive Care Unit (ICU) bed capacity has slightly increased and COVID-19 cases found in emergency rooms, hospitalizations, and ICU bed admissions continue to trend downward. The Fishers Health Department says you can walk-in or schedule ahead and get your free COVID-19 vaccine at the Vaccine Site, your local pharmacy, or various pop-up clinics throughout the city. See the full metrics report.
Here is the latest on COVID testing from the Fishers Health Department:
The Fishers Health Department offers free drive-thru PCR COVID-19 testing by appointment only for ages 5+ at the Fishers Testing Site in partnership with the Indiana Department of Health. PCR tests results are typically available within 3 days. Rapid TestsRapid tests are available to all individuals scheduled for an appointment who qualify based on symptoms. To receive a rapid test, you must be scheduled for an appointment, and testing staff will offer a rapid test when you arrive if you meet the criteria. Results are typically available within 30-60 minutes. School-Based Priority TestingAll students and staff of Fishers-based schools and childcare centers (public or private) are eligible for priority access to testing during dedicated drive-thru testing hours at the FHD testing site. Eligible students and staff may visit fishers.in.us/SchoolTesting to make an appointment.