(Indianapolis, IN) - COVID-19 is further loosening its grip statewide. More than 20 Indiana counties are now in the blue for COVID-19, which is the safest level under the state’s color-coded system for risk of infection.

La Porte County is currently in the yellow or the next safest level for risk of infection. According to state health officials, the seven-day positivity rate in La Porte County is just over five percent.

In addition, Starke and St. Joseph Counties are in the blue, while Porter County is in the yellow for risk of infection.