By HANNA MORDOH
WISH-TV | wishtv.com
Indiana health officials don’t want the Labor Day weekend fun to lead to a rise in coronavirus cases this fall, and they are asking Hoosiers to make this holiday weekend a safe one.
State leaders pointed to surges in Indiana COVID-19 cases after Memorial Day and the 4th of July and said everyone needs to work together to prevent a surge after Labor Day weekend.
During Indiana’s most recent COVID-19 update on Wednesday, State Health Commissioner Dr. Kristina Box voiced concern. She said contact tracing has shown more than 3,300 cases of coronavirus statewide that were connected to places where people were gathering in groups.
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Dr. Box said those groups include people at bars, gyms, hair salons, restaurants, retail outlets, schools and daycares. They also include social gatherings such as family reunions, weddings, churches and other places where people were simply getting together.
Dr. Box said this is proof that everyone needs to be careful during Labor Day weekend.
“COVID can spread quickly in large gatherings. Especially when people aren’t staying six feet apart and wearing masks,” Dr. Box said. “Please pay attention to that as you make your plans for Labor Day weekend. We saw a surge in patients after Memorial Day and our July 4th gatherings. I don’t want to see that surge after Labor Day. Make this weekend a safe one Hoosiers.”
The Indiana State Department of Health tweeted out, “We get it, you want to see your loved ones. Make sure you stick to a small group who practice safety measures.”
ISDH said people should stick to a social bubble. Only gather with a small group of people who only socialize with each other and take the same prevention measures.