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If you're watching this at home, I'm grateful. That means, hopefully your social distancing not spreading the contagious Corona Virus Cove in 19 for which there still no cure. That means you're being part of the solution, not the problem. So on behalf of the state, I think you but because both the infection rate and the death rate continued to climb Indiana, we need to do more our neighbors and our economy. I need to see that we're taking steps that will help flatten the curve to ensure our health care system is able to treat the most vulnerable. The best Do that. Let me lay out five points First. As of Tuesday, your state government personnel will not be a reason you have to get out of your house. The state will be reduced to Onley, the absolute essential work force level. Such a CZ State hospitals, police, prison staff, child protection service is health and are already activated. National Guard will be maximizing remote work online and call centers to continue core functions such as unemployment insurance and welfare applications. Whatever non essential state business that has to be conducted in person, we'll have to wait, citizens shouldn't worry. This means all types of licenses issued by the state will automatically be extended by 60 days, and law enforcement officials are not going to be issuing citations for, say, expired driver's licenses or registrations. Second, let me also say how proud I am of our five central Indiana hospitals. In order to expand capacity and enhance coordination and save lives. We're activating a comprehensive health care oriented emergency operations center jointly run by marrying county, our capital city and the state. This center will centrally inventory and provide support for personnel supplies like ventilators, mass goggles, gloves and gowns and space as we move into the patient surge for cove it 19 phase by supporting movement and coordination among all hospital systems, we will not leave any health care delivery system alone in their struggle to take care of Hoosiers, both those affected by the pandemic and those with other illnesses. I'm thrilled that our hospital systems have stepped up to participate in this innovative initial phase of the process. Eskenazi Community ascension Are you health in Franciscan? They are all together going to quickly be able to respond to unmet needs and pool. Precious resource is for the states will be. This is yet another example of Indiana responding to uncommon problems with uncommon solutions. Think about this. On March 1st, New York had one positive confirmed case of Corona virus. Today, 22 days later, they have more than 15,000 and it's growing, not slowing. Their hospitals are being overrun. That's what we're trying to manage and avoid, which is why we need to slow the spread. And we need to do it now. Yes, we started with the central Indiana hospitals on Lee because that's where we've seen the most community spread Friday. Marion County had 47 positive cases on Saturday, 82. Today, the number is 110 overall. Sadly, three Marion County residents have died. This hybrid approach will be replicated across the state to ensure we are the best prepared to address the spread in each quadrant of our state. Because we know Cove in 19 is spreading statewide. On March 6th, Indiana had one positive case today, 259 third in times of trouble. In times of not being able to be in total control and times of such uncertainty, many of us find comfort find strength. In fact, we find guidance in our faith. Our statewide faith leaders have become in high demand whether we all realize it or not. I want to thank all of our faith leaders who are live streaming. Their service is, I was told yesterday. Five central Indiana pastors live streamed their sermons. Two. More than 50,000 Hoosiers, if ever there was an essential service. Our house is a warship are on top of that list right next to our doctors and nurses. Thanks toe all the faith leaders for realizing the church is a body, not a building, especially in the difficult, different days ahead. We'll get back to the day when we can all join in person in full force. But until that day, let's continue to spread the word not coded 19 and forth to all our health care. He rose out there. Poland double shifts every day, putting their lives on hold so they contend others. This is your finest hour, and our entire states, depending on you, like never before toe all the schools and churches and businesses like how long list? Subaru, Toyota, Fiat, Chrysler and the biggest mall owner operator in the world Simon malls that have shut down to General Motors, who is redeploying their co coma workforce and converting their production line to make ventilators toe all the brewery's that have converted their businesses in tow. Hand sanitizer production lines toe all the manufacturers out there who have donated their own protective gear to hospitals and to the state, to all the businesses that have gone toe multiple shifts to spread out the work and their workforces to the union shops who are asking their contractors to drop off the needed items are hospitals are asking for toe All the gritty restaurant owners who were tryingto survive by adapting overnight to a new to go on Lee business model personally ordered to go every day to support our local entrepreneurs during these tough, unprecedented times, and I know large and long established restaurants have gone from one told me the other day. 56 employees to four small family owned diners have closed without the tables turning. They can't afford staff, let alone the light bill or rent. So too, everyone who's playing by the rules. All those companies contributing to our war effort to slow the spread we say Thank you. Ladies and gentlemen, we owe it to our private sector, the ones who risk their capital and put an endless work days and nights who were, quite frankly, taken for granted during all those good times when our economy was booming just a couple weeks ago. We owe it to them to get through this as fast as we can. It was for that reason that last week I directed that for restaurants and bars to remain open, they must pivot to carry out only yet a week later. We know that's not being followed by all. And we know it only takes one bad apple to spoil the bushel. We know one infected person infects, too, and those to infect tomb or and so on, and so on. Today I signed an executive order that instructs theeighty see to suspend any and all food and beverage licenses for those who violate the order. Additionally, I've signed another executive order that calls on all Hoosiers toe hunker down, stay at home unless you're going out on an essential errand or essential work or essential business. Other states have recently come out with similar directives. Ohio has stay at home. Kentucky yesterday evening rolled one out Illinois a few days before then. It's because we're all seeing the same trends or waves coming, especially in the dense areas, but it is spreading to all counties. So stay home, get groceries on Lee when you need them, and on Lee by what you need, I'm telling you, the next two weeks are critical. That's March 24th through April 7th. If we're going to slow the spread and we must slow the spread, my fellow Hoosiers, the state of our state, is in a much different place than when I gave that annual address just over two months ago, back in January. But because we were one of the most recession resilient states in America. Going into this, I know will bounce back better than some others will continue to work with our federal partners at FEMA and the Army Corps of Engineers, the CDC, HHS, the president and the vice president and our own congressional delegation on both sides of the aisle to get the financial help to the people in need and get it here now. A year ago last week, we here in Indiana had 3100 Hoosiers file for unemployment benefits. Fast forward exactly a year later. Last week we own we had 54,000 Hoosiers file for help. That's only in a week. And so whether you're an employee or an employer, whether you're dealing with mental, physical or financial health issues, whether you're a small town or a big city, the state of Indiana will work with our federal partners as we steer through the rocky, shallow waters ahead. And lastly, fifth. Here's something you don't often hear from elected officials, but it needs to be said, I want to think our local press corps for putting out critically important information on the effects and impacts of the Corona virus. Make no mistake about it, this disease is killing people. Time is of the essence, and the best thing we can do for each other forthis generation and the next and for our economy is to get a handle on the virus by slowing the spread. That's what we have power over. That's the power of one of you and what you can do. That's your power. And that's the power that together will remain. Indiana strong If you're watching this at home, I'm grateful. That means, hopefully your social distancing not spreading the contagious Corona Virus Cove in 19 for which there still no cure. That means you're being part of the solution, not the problem. So on behalf of the state, I think you but because both the infection rate and the death rate continued to climb Indiana, we need to do more our neighbors and our economy. I need to see that we're taking steps that will help flatten the curve to ensure our health care system is able to treat the most vulnerable. The best Do that. Let me lay out five points First. As of Tuesday, your state government personnel will not be a reason you have to get out of your house. The state will be reduced to Onley, the absolute essential work force level. Such a CZ State hospitals, police, prison staff, child protection service is health and are already activated. National Guard will be maximizing remote work online and call centers to continue core functions such as unemployment insurance and welfare applications. Whatever non essential state business that has to be conducted in person, we'll have to wait, citizens shouldn't worry. This means all types of licenses issued by the state will automatically be extended by 60 days, and law enforcement officials are not going to be issuing citations for, say, expired driver's licenses or registrations. Second, let me also say how proud I am of our five central Indiana hospitals. In order to expand capacity and enhance coordination and save lives. We're activating a comprehensive health care oriented emergency operations center jointly run by marrying county, our capital city and the state. This center will centrally inventory and provide support for personnel supplies like ventilators, mass goggles, gloves and gowns and space as we move into the patient surge for cove it 19 phase by supporting movement and coordination among all hospital systems, we will not leave any health care delivery system alone in their struggle to take care of Hoosiers, both those affected by the pandemic and those with other illnesses. I'm thrilled that our hospital systems have stepped up to participate in this innovative initial phase of the process. Eskenazi Community ascension Are you health in Franciscan? They are all together going to quickly be able to respond to unmet needs and pool. Precious resource is for the states will be. This is yet another example of Indiana responding to uncommon problems with uncommon solutions. Think about this. On March 1st, New York had one positive confirmed case of Corona virus. Today, 22 days later, they have more than 15,000 and it's growing, not slowing. Their hospitals are being overrun. That's what we're trying to manage and avoid, which is why we need to slow the spread. And we need to do it now. Yes, we started with the central Indiana hospitals on Lee because that's where we've seen the most community spread Friday. Marion County had 47 positive cases on Saturday, 82. Today, the number is 110 overall. Sadly, three Marion County residents have died. This hybrid approach will be replicated across the state to ensure we are the best prepared to address the spread in each quadrant of our state. Because we know Cove in 19 is spreading statewide. On March 6th, Indiana had one positive case today, 259 third in times of trouble. In times of not being able to be in total control and times of such uncertainty, many of us find comfort find strength. In fact, we find guidance in our faith. Our statewide faith leaders have become in high demand whether we all realize it or not. I want to thank all of our faith leaders who are live streaming. Their service is, I was told yesterday. Five central Indiana pastors live streamed their sermons. Two. More than 50,000 Hoosiers, if ever there was an essential service. Our house is a warship are on top of that list right next to our doctors and nurses. Thanks toe all the faith leaders for realizing the church is a body, not a building, especially in the difficult, different days ahead. We'll get back to the day when we can all join in person in full force. But until that day, let's continue to spread the word not coded 19 and forth to all our health care. He rose out there. Poland double shifts every day, putting their lives on hold so they contend others. This is your finest hour, and our entire states, depending on you, like never before toe all the schools and churches and businesses like how long list? Subaru, Toyota, Fiat, Chrysler and the biggest mall owner operator in the world Simon malls that have shut down to General Motors, who is redeploying their co coma workforce and converting their production line to make ventilators toe all the brewery's that have converted their businesses in tow. Hand sanitizer production lines toe all the manufacturers out there who have donated their own protective gear to hospitals and to the state, to all the businesses that have gone toe multiple shifts to spread out the work and their workforces to the union shops who are asking their contractors to drop off the needed items are hospitals are asking for toe All the gritty restaurant owners who were tryingto survive by adapting overnight to a new to go on Lee business model personally ordered to go every day to support our local entrepreneurs during these tough, unprecedented times, and I know large and long established restaurants have gone from one told me the other day. 56 employees to four small family owned diners have closed without the tables turning. They can't afford staff, let alone the light bill or rent. So too, everyone who's playing by the rules. All those companies contributing to our war effort to slow the spread we say Thank you. Ladies and gentlemen, we owe it to our private sector, the ones who risk their capital and put an endless work days and nights who were, quite frankly, taken for granted during all those good times when our economy was booming just a couple weeks ago. We owe it to them to get through this as fast as we can. It was for that reason that last week I directed that for restaurants and bars to remain open, they must pivot to carry out only yet a week later. We know that's not being followed by all. And we know it only takes one bad apple to spoil the bushel. We know one infected person infects, too, and those to infect tomb or and so on, and so on. Today I signed an executive order that instructs theeighty see to suspend any and all food and beverage licenses for those who violate the order. Additionally, I've signed another executive order that calls on all Hoosiers toe hunker down, stay at home unless you're going out on an essential errand or essential work or essential business. Other states have recently come out with similar directives. Ohio has stay at home. Kentucky yesterday evening rolled one out Illinois a few days before then. It's because we're all seeing the same trends or waves coming, especially in the dense areas, but it is spreading to all counties. So stay home, get groceries on Lee when you need them, and on Lee by what you need, I'm telling you, the next two weeks are critical. That's March 24th through April 7th. If we're going to slow the spread and we must slow the spread, my fellow Hoosiers, the state of our state, is in a much different place than when I gave that annual address just over two months ago, back in January. But because we were one of the most recession resilient states in America. Going into this, I know will bounce back better than some others will continue to work with our federal partners at FEMA and the Army Corps of Engineers, the CDC, HHS, the president and the vice president and our own congressional delegation on both sides of the aisle to get the financial help to the people in need and get it here now. A year ago last week, we here in Indiana had 3100 Hoosiers file for unemployment benefits. Fast forward exactly a year later. Last week we own we had 54,000 Hoosiers file for help. That's only in a week. And so whether you're an employee or an employer, whether you're dealing with mental, physical or financial health issues, whether you're a small town or a big city, the state of Indiana will work with our federal partners as we steer through the rocky, shallow waters ahead. And lastly, fifth. Here's something you don't often hear from elected officials, but it needs to be said, I want to think our local press corps for putting out critically important information on the effects and impacts of the Corona virus. Make no mistake about it, this disease is killing people. Time is of the essence, and the best thing we can do for each other forthis generation and the next and for our economy is to get a handle on the virus by slowing the spread. That's what we have power over. That's the power of one of you and what you can do. That's your power. And that's the power that together will remain. Indiana strong If you're watching this at home, I'm grateful. That means, hopefully your social distancing not spreading the contagious Corona Virus Cove in 19 for which there still no cure. That means you're being part of the solution, not the problem. So on behalf of the state, I think you but because both the infection rate and the death rate continued to climb Indiana, we need to do more our neighbors and our economy. I need to see that we're taking steps that will help flatten the curve to ensure our health care system is able to treat the most vulnerable. The best Do that. Let me lay out five points First. As of Tuesday, your state government personnel will not be a reason you have to get out of your house. The state will be reduced to Onley, the absolute essential work force level. Such a CZ State hospitals, police, prison staff, child protection service is health and are already activated. National Guard will be maximizing remote work online and call centers to continue core functions such as unemployment insurance and welfare applications. Whatever non essential state business that has to be conducted in person, we'll have to wait, citizens shouldn't worry. This means all types of licenses issued by the state will automatically be extended by 60 days, and law enforcement officials are not going to be issuing citations for, say, expired driver's licenses or registrations. Second, let me also say how proud I am of our five central Indiana hospitals. In order to expand capacity and enhance coordination and save lives. We're activating a comprehensive health care oriented emergency operations center jointly run by marrying county, our capital city and the state. This center will centrally inventory and provide support for personnel supplies like ventilators, mass goggles, gloves and gowns and space as we move into the patient surge for cove it 19 phase by supporting movement and coordination among all hospital systems, we will not leave any health care delivery system alone in their struggle to take care of Hoosiers, both those affected by the pandemic and those with other illnesses. I'm thrilled that our hospital systems have stepped up to participate in this innovative initial phase of the process. Eskenazi Community ascension Are you health in Franciscan? They are all together going to quickly be able to respond to unmet needs and pool. Precious resource is for the states will be. This is yet another example of Indiana responding to uncommon problems with uncommon solutions. Think about this. On March 1st, New York had one positive confirmed case of Corona virus. Today, 22 days later, they have more than 15,000 and it's growing, not slowing. Their hospitals are being overrun. That's what we're trying to manage and avoid, which is why we need to slow the spread. And we need to do it now. Yes, we started with the central Indiana hospitals on Lee because that's where we've seen the most community spread Friday. Marion County had 47 positive cases on Saturday, 82. Today, the number is 110 overall. Sadly, three Marion County residents have died. This hybrid approach will be replicated across the state to ensure we are the best prepared to address the spread in each quadrant of our state. Because we know Cove in 19 is spreading statewide. On March 6th, Indiana had one positive case today, 259 third in times of trouble. In times of not being able to be in total control and times of such uncertainty, many of us find comfort find strength. In fact, we find guidance in our faith. Our statewide faith leaders have become in high demand whether we all realize it or not. I want to thank all of our faith leaders who are live streaming. Their service is, I was told yesterday. Five central Indiana pastors live streamed their sermons. Two. More than 50,000 Hoosiers, if ever there was an essential service. Our house is a warship are on top of that list right next to our doctors and nurses. Thanks toe all the faith leaders for realizing the church is a body, not a building, especially in the difficult, different days ahead. We'll get back to the day when we can all join in person in full force. But until that day, let's continue to spread the word not coded 19 and forth to all our health care. He rose out there. Poland double shifts every day, putting their lives on hold so they contend others. This is your finest hour, and our entire states, depending on you, like never before toe all the schools and churches and businesses like how long list? Subaru, Toyota, Fiat, Chrysler and the biggest mall owner operator in the world Simon malls that have shut down to General Motors, who is redeploying their co coma workforce and converting their production line to make ventilators toe all the brewery's that have converted their businesses in tow. Hand sanitizer production lines toe all the manufacturers out there who have donated their own protective gear to hospitals and to the state, to all the businesses that have gone toe multiple shifts to spread out the work and their workforces to the union shops who are asking their contractors to drop off the needed items are hospitals are asking for toe All the gritty restaurant owners who were tryingto survive by adapting overnight to a new to go on Lee business model personally ordered to go every day to support our local entrepreneurs during these tough, unprecedented times, and I know large and long established restaurants have gone from one told me the other day. 56 employees to four small family owned diners have closed without the tables turning. They can't afford staff, let alone the light bill or rent. So too, everyone who's playing by the rules. All those companies contributing to our war effort to slow the spread we say Thank you. Ladies and gentlemen, we owe it to our private sector, the ones who risk their capital and put an endless work days and nights who were, quite frankly, taken for granted during all those good times when our economy was booming just a couple weeks ago. We owe it to them to get through this as fast as we can. It was for that reason that last week I directed that for restaurants and bars to remain open, they must pivot to carry out only yet a week later. We know that's not being followed by all. And we know it only takes one bad apple to spoil the bushel. We know one infected person infects, too, and those to infect tomb or and so on, and so on. Today I signed an executive order that instructs theeighty see to suspend any and all food and beverage licenses for those who violate the order. Additionally, I've signed another executive order that calls on all Hoosiers toe hunker down, stay at home unless you're going out on an essential errand or essential work or essential business. Other states have recently come out with similar directives. Ohio has stay at home. Kentucky yesterday evening rolled one out Illinois a few days before then. It's because we're all seeing the same trends or waves coming, especially in the dense areas, but it is spreading to all counties. So stay home, get groceries on Lee when you need them, and on Lee by what you need, I'm telling you, the next two weeks are critical. That's March 24th through April 7th. If we're going to slow the spread and we must slow the spread, my fellow Hoosiers, the state of our state, is in a much different place than when I gave that annual address just over two months ago, back in January. But because we were one of the most recession resilient states in America. Going into this, I know will bounce back better than some others will continue to work with our federal partners at FEMA and the Army Corps of Engineers, the CDC, HHS, the president and the vice president and our own congressional delegation on both sides of the aisle to get the financial help to the people in need and get it here now. A year ago last week, we here in Indiana had 3100 Hoosiers file for unemployment benefits. Fast forward exactly a year later. Last week we own we had 54,000 Hoosiers file for help. That's only in a week. And so whether you're an employee or an employer, whether you're dealing with mental, physical or financial health issues, whether you're a small town or a big city, the state of Indiana will work with our federal partners as we steer through the rocky, shallow waters ahead. And lastly, fifth. Here's something you don't often hear from elected officials, but it needs to be said, I want to think our local press corps for putting out critically important information on the effects and impacts of the Corona virus. Make no mistake about it, this disease is killing people. Time is of the essence, and the best thing we can do for each other forthis generation and the next and for our economy is to get a handle on the virus by slowing the spread. That's what we have power over. That's the power of one of you and what you can do. That's your power. And that's the power that together will remain. Indiana strong

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