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BY ANDY EAST | THE REPUBLIC This measure is to meet the [email protected] For more coverage health needs of potential INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Sunday, March 22, 2020 Friday, March 20, 2020 COVID-19 patients, protect Eric Holcomb announced For more coronavirus “A family today is suf- against exposure and further the first death in Indiana coverage, see Page A3. fering the ultimate loss TheRepublic.com TheRepublic.com potential spread, and to ensure linked to COVID-19, the due to LOCALCOVID-19, NEWS and this sadly underscores Columbus, Indiana that medical resources are illness caused by a new underlying medical condi- $2.00 LOCAL NEWS Columbus, Indiana how severe the virus $1.00readily available. coronavirus that is sweep- tions, died Monday morning Republic closes public $1.00 can be — especially for REPUBLIC CLOSES PUBLIC ing the country and muc at a Community Health A team of physicians, including some high-riskaccess to Hoosiers,” building of the globe. 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The returning from travel in the U.S. spread of the coronavirus and had an undisclosed will be released about the Local officials have expressed To see the latest list of closings and on beaches in Florida, disre- basis which procedures meet Hoosier shouldRepublic follow will close the its doors to should be alert for the develop- and protect its customers criteria. Each patient need is patient or the case, ISDH concerns about travelers return- cancellations, see Page A3. garding federal guidelines for officials said. precautionarythe public measures.” until further no social distancing and raising ment of any symptoms. They and employees. The COVID-19 UPDATE Toyotaunique and each case will be Pictured: Gov. Eric Holcomb provided details Monday about the state’s response to the COVID-19 tice. ing from spring break possibly Advertisers, customers should also be practicing the Republic will close its Gov. 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