INDIANA (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- Indiana is bracing for a steep increase in COVID-19 cases, but Governor Eric Holcomb and his public health leaders say they’re running low on tests and antibody treatments.
Health Commissioner Dr. Kristina Box said the state can’t keep up with demand for rapid tests to use at jails, schools senior centers and other settings.
“This is a national problem, not just an Indiana issue,” she said. “It’s making it more difficult for Hoosiers to find rapid testing when they need it.”
Dr. Lindsay Weaver, Indiana’s chief medical officer said their weekly positivity rate on all COVID tests is 14 percent and the new daily number of re-infections is 683.
"Bottom line-don't rely on natural immunity to protect you," she warned. "Even if you had a mild case the first time, your symptoms could be more severe the second time if you are not vaccinated and boosted."
Governor Eric Holcomb said he stands by the numbers from the Indiana Department of Health in the face of disbelief by a member of his own Republican party-Todd Rokita.
"I was stunned and somewhat blind-sighted by the attorney general when he said he didn't trust any information, because that to me hit home and it's quite serious when you accuse or insinuate anyone of inflating numbers."
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