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Indiana coronavirus updates for Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020

The latest headlines in the coronavirus pandemic for Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020.

INDIANAPOLIS — Saturday's latest updates on the coronavirus pandemic.

Butler postpones more basketball games

The Bulldogs announced they will also postpone games against Northern Kentucky (Dec. 6) and Kansas State (Dec. 11).

That's after already postponing Sunday's game against Eastern Illinois, which came after a positive COVID-19 test. The university did not specify if it was a student athlete or a member of the staff.

Butler’s next game will be its BIG EAST opener Dec. 14 versus St. John’s at Hinkle Fieldhouse.

State reports 4,535 cases, 66 additional deaths

The Indiana State Department of Health reported 4,535 new cases of COVID-19 among Hoosiers Saturday, bringing the state's total number of positive cases to 329,008 since March.

The 66 additional deaths that occurred between Oct. 22 and Friday brings the state's total confirmed deaths to 5,394. 

Mayor Hogsett tests negative for COVID-19

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett and his wife, Steph, have both tested negative for COVID-19 after receiving a test administered by the Marion County Public Health Department.

In a media release, the mayor's spokesman said the Hogsetts are not exhibiting any symptoms and will continue to consult with local health officials. In accordance with CDC guidelines, Mayor Hogsett will remain in quarantine for 14 days and will resume his regular public schedule following the quarantine period.

Florida State hit with 2nd straight game-day postponement

Florida State had a home football game postponed on game day for the second straight week. The Atlantic Coast Conference announced the Seminoles game against Virginia would not be played because of COVID-19 issues within Florida State's program. 

The game was scheduled to kick off at 8 p.m. ET. 

Last week, Florida State's game against Clemson was called just a few hours before a noon kickoff because medical personnel from each school could not agree on whether it was safe to proceed. 

Clemson wanted to play after its player who traveled with the team tested positive, but Florida State officials did not want the game to proceed.

Experts: Virus numbers could be erratic after Thanksgiving

The coronavirus testing numbers that have guided much of the nation’s response to the pandemic are likely to be erratic over the next week or so, according to experts citing the fact that fewer people will get tested during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend and testing sites will have shorter hours. 

The result could be potential dips in reported infections that offer the illusion that the spread of the virus is easing. 

In fact, the numbers may say little about where the nation stands in fighting COVID-19. A similar pattern unfolds on many weekends.

Latest US, world numbers

There have been more than 13.09 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. as of 5:30 a.m. ET Saturday, according to Johns Hopkins University. There have been more than 264,850 deaths and 4.94 million people recovered.

Worldwide, there have been more than 61.7 million confirmed cases with more than 1.44 million deaths and 39.49 million recoveries.

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The real number of people infected by the virus around the world is believed to be much higher — perhaps 10 times higher in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — given testing limitations and the many mild cases that have gone unreported or unrecognized.

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.

US colleges mull new virus protocols for students' return

As coronavirus cases are surging around the country, some colleges and universities are rethinking some of their plans for next semester. Those not joining the growing number that will offer only virtual learning are assessing how they would bring students back while the virus is raging nationwide. 

Schools are planning adjustments to testing protocols, introducing new screenings, and eliminating spring breaks to discourage students from traveling to help keep campuses open. 

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