An increase in hospital admissions has resulted in the Fishers Health Department COVID-19 Community Level remaining in the medium level.  That’s according to an update provided to the Fishers City Council in advance of the Monday council session.

Local wastewater surveillance shows fluctuating but decreasing COVID-19 rates.  Health department officials say this wastewater data appear to track cases at a 14-day average.

Vaccine and testing demand remains steady. FHD still administers roughly 390 COVID vaccines and 260 tests weekly.

As to the Monkeypox outbreak, the department says there are no confirmed cases in Fishers so far, “but is likely to occur soon. Emergency response plans are drafted and being adjusted as guidance changes.  FHD has limited testing supplies but many labs including LabCorp and Quest also have capability. FHD has received Jynneos vaccine.”:

For more local health information, go to the Fishers Health Department  Web site at this link.