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Indiana coronavirus updates for Saturday, June 19, 2021

The latest updates on the coronavirus pandemic from Saturday, June 19, 2021.

INDIANAPOLIS — Here are Saturday's latest updates on the coronavirus pandemic, including the latest news on COVID-19 vaccinations and testing in Indiana.

Registrations for the vaccine are now open for Hoosiers 12 and older through the Indiana State Department of Health. This story will be updated over the course of the day with more news on the COVID-19 pandemic.

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State reports 8,560 more full vaccinations, 29 additional deaths

The Indiana State Department of Health reported 8,560 more Hoosiers were fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Saturday morning. Indiana has administered 5,488,972 vaccine shots, with 2,734,449 people fully vaccinated.

ISDH also recorded 241 new positive cases of COVID-19 and 29 newly-reported deaths that occurred between Aug. 19, 2020, and Thursday.

Indiana has now lost 13,375 people to the virus, with another 420 deaths in residents who died with COVID-19 symptoms but did not have a positive test on record.

Marion County vaccine tour, sweepstakes starts today

The Marion County Public Health Department is going on tour to offer incentives to get residents vaccinated against COVID-19. Beginning Saturday, June 19, the county will host various pop-up clinics to meet residents where they are. Find the full schedule here.

The clinics will run through July 2. Any resident who gets vaccinated at one of the county's clinics or pop-up locations will get the chance to win prizes:

  • A package of two Indianapolis Colts season tickets with a signed Peyton Manning rookie jersey
  • Two half-season Indiana Pacers ticket packages, each also including a signed Domantas Sabonis 2020 All-Star jersey
  • Indianapolis Indians clubhouse tickets and a jersey
  • Tickets to the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
  • A gift basket from the Indianapolis Zoo that includes a free membership
  • Fun cards for pool admission at Indy Parks

There will be daily drawings for smaller prizes, while the winners of the larger items will be randomly selected after July 2. For more information about the sweepstakes, visit marionhealth.org/vaccinateindy.

Latest US, world numbers

There have been more than 33.5 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the United States as of 6 a.m. ET Saturday, according to Johns Hopkins University. There have been more than 601,500 deaths in the U.S.

Worldwide, there have been more than 177.8 million confirmed coronavirus cases with more than 3.85 million deaths. More than 2.53 billion vaccine doses have been administered worldwide.

RELATED: See where confirmed Indiana coronavirus cases are with this interactive map

For most people, the coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness like pneumonia, or death.

Johnson Co. library to host COVID-19 vaccine clinics

The Johnson County Public Library is hoping a series of clinics will help as the number of people getting vaccinated against COVID-19 begins to plateau. 

The clinics will be held at the following locations, days and times:

Trafalgar Library Branch

  • June 23, 2021: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • July 14, 2021: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Aug. 6, 2021: 3 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

White River Library Branch

  • July 13, 2021: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Aug. 3, 2021: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Franklin Library Branch

  • July 1, 2021: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
  • July 22, 2021: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.

The Pfizer vaccine will be given at all of the clinics and Spanish translators will be available.

If a person does not have transportation, Access Johnson County’s Demand Response service offers curb-to-curb service between their home and the clinic and back. The cost is as little as $4 each way. If a person can’t afford the fare, Access will waive the fare. To schedule a ride, call 317-738-5523.

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