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 select groups 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.
The Indiana State Department of Health reported 32,987 more people are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as of Saturday morning. That brings the state to 2,110,729 individuals who have been giving both doses of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines or the single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine at state clinics or health providers.
ISDH reported eight additional deaths from COVID-19 Saturday. Those deaths occurred between Jan. 28, 2021, and Friday.
An additional 1,056 positive cases of COVID-19 were reported to bring the total in the state to have tested positive for the virus to 728,811 since the pandemic began.
Vaccinations resume Monday at IMS
The Indiana State Department of Health and Indianapolis Motor Speedway will make it possible for people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 throughout the month of May. People who then get vaccinated at the track will get a free t-shirt to commemorate the occasion.
Vaccinations will be available in the IndyCar parking lot at 4551 West 16th St., Indianapolis, across from Gate 2, on the following schedule:
- May 10, 17, and 24: Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer vaccines from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- May 11-16: Second dose Moderna vaccines for anyone who received their first dose at IMS last month. The Pfizer vaccine will also be available these days for anyone seeking a first dose.
- May 21: Second dose of Pfizer vaccine for individuals who attended family day on April 30.
