Governor announces first COVID-19 death in Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS—On Monday, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb announced the first death in the state as a result of COVID-19.

A person over 60 years old, with underlying health issues, died from coronavirus, the governor said during a press conference.

The victim's name was not released but officials said the victim was from Marion County.

Officials said the victim died at a Community Health Network hospital on Monday morning.

The victim's significant other was also diagnosed with coronavirus.



