Indiana tops 2,200 coronavirus deaths; trend appears slowing

An apparent slowdown of coronavirus-related deaths is continuing in Indiana as figures released Wednesday by state health officials show it has been more than a week since more than 20 people died with infections.

That level is down from the period between early April and mid-May when more than 30 COVID-19 deaths were recorded most days, with the deadliest day on April 22 with 50 fatalities, according to the Indiana State Department of Health.

The agency reported on Wednesday 10 additional COVID-19 deaths, giving the state’s a total of 2,207 confirmed or presumed infection-related fatalities. The newly recorded deaths occurred between Friday and Tuesday.