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Elkhart County is responding to COVID-19. This website connects residents of Elkhart County to resources and provides opportunities for people to give back during these challenging times. Please click here if you are looking for Elkhart County Health Department updates and click here if you are looking for testing site information.
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Health is our priority.
On behalf of Elkhart County healthcare workers, Dr. Daniel Nafziger, Chief Medical Officer at Goshen Health, Randy Christophel, President and CEO at Goshen Health and Elkhart County Health Officer, Dr. Lydia Mertz, released a public service announcement reminding residents to remain vigilant in the fight against COVID-19 and continue to practice proper safety precautions.
The face coverings mandate remains in effect even with the transition to stage 5 of reopening. The Executive Order can be viewed by clicking here. Anyone age 8 or older is required to wear a face mask in indoor public spaces, commercial entities, transportation services, or in outside public spaces where social distancing is not possible. Additionally, the Elkhart County Health Department has released a set of COVID-19 Best Prevention Practices. These practices include:
Please make sure to check the list of updates from the Elkhart County Health Department, learn more about how you can prevent transmission, and explore available testing sites in our Health section. Tambien, esta es la primera parte y la segunda parte de una entrevista con un familiar de dos pacientes quienes batallaron el COVID-19.
- Exercising great care when visiting long-term care facilities.
- Avoiding crowds.
- Washing hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. When soap is not available, use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
- Keeping social distancing of 6 feet both indoors and outdoors.
- Staying home if you are sick.
- Getting tested even if you experience mild symptoms.
- Avoiding facial contact.
- Covering the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.
- Cleaning frequently touched surfaces often.
- Remaining vigilant!
Please make sure to check the list of updates from the Elkhart County Health Department, learn more about how you can prevent transmission, and explore available testing sites in our Health section. Tambien, esta es la primera parte y la segunda parte de una entrevista con un familiar de dos pacientes quienes batallaron el COVID-19.
What's happening in Elkhart County?
Be sure to check out the Updates! page for recent information and resources.
Additionally, the Elkhart County COAD (Community Organizations Active in Disasters) Facebook page is a great resource for information about county resources and events. It even has a great video highlighting the work of member organizations! Please be sure to visit and like the page!
Additionally, the Elkhart County COAD (Community Organizations Active in Disasters) Facebook page is a great resource for information about county resources and events. It even has a great video highlighting the work of member organizations! Please be sure to visit and like the page!
Thursday, October 22, 2020
UPDATES:
Health
The increase in the number of new cases we are seeing is very troubling. As you can see from the graph, this growth is very alarming. Our hospitals are already at capacity. Please stay six feet from people not in your household, wear a mask the covers your mouth and nose in public, and wash hands frequently. If you are exposed to someone who has tested positive, or if you have any symptoms, even mild ones, please get tested! You can find a list of testing sites on the Elkhart County webpage.
El aumento en el número de casos nuevos que estamos viendo es muy preocupante. Como puede ver en el gráfico, este crecimiento es muy alarmante. Nuestros hospitales ya están llenos. Manténgase a seis pies de personas que no sean de su hogar, use una máscara que cubra su boca y nariz en público y lávese las manos con frecuencia. Si está expuesto a alguien que dio positivo en la prueba, o si tiene algún síntoma, incluso leve, ¡hágase la prueba! Puede encontrar una lista de sitios de prueba en la página web del Condado de Elkhart.
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Health
- Elkhart County hospitals are already beyond their capacity due to the increase in COVID-19 cases. There were 229 new cases reported yesterday, shattering the previous one-day record. Please see the message below from the latest ECHD PSA:
The increase in the number of new cases we are seeing is very troubling. As you can see from the graph, this growth is very alarming. Our hospitals are already at capacity. Please stay six feet from people not in your household, wear a mask the covers your mouth and nose in public, and wash hands frequently. If you are exposed to someone who has tested positive, or if you have any symptoms, even mild ones, please get tested! You can find a list of testing sites on the Elkhart County webpage.
El aumento en el número de casos nuevos que estamos viendo es muy preocupante. Como puede ver en el gráfico, este crecimiento es muy alarmante. Nuestros hospitales ya están llenos. Manténgase a seis pies de personas que no sean de su hogar, use una máscara que cubra su boca y nariz en público y lávese las manos con frecuencia. Si está expuesto a alguien que dio positivo en la prueba, o si tiene algún síntoma, incluso leve, ¡hágase la prueba! Puede encontrar una lista de sitios de prueba en la página web del Condado de Elkhart.
- Several important documents were released by the Elkhart County Health Department yesterday:
- The Center for Disease Control Report on COVID-19 in Elkhart County
- A ECHD press release on the report
- A Best Prevention Practices for COVID-19 Guide
- 25% of Elkhart County's COVID-19 cases were recorded in the last 90 days. The State of Indiana has the highest seven-day average of newly confirmed cases since the pandemic began. The Elkhart County Health Department has released a new PSA and the leaders of the medical community have come together to create the video on the home page. Please understand that exercising the proper precautions helps to prevent our local health care system from being overwhelmed and protects vulnerable citizens. Wear a mask, wash your hands, stay at home if you are sick, practice social distancing, and do not hesitate to get tested.
- The Center for Healing and Hope is providing free flu shots to those who are uninsured, or whose insurance doesn’t cover flu shots. The clinics will be held three Saturdays: Sept. 19, Oct. 10, and Nov. 14. All times will be from 10 AM to 4 PM. Bilingual staff are available. The CDC recommends flu shots for everyone over 6 months of age—especially this year with Covid-19 around. PLEASE GET YOUR FLU SHOT SOON!
- Check out the new Elkhart County COAD Facebook page!
- On June 29th, the Elkhart County Health Department issued a Face Covering Mandate effective on June 30th, 2020 (y en español). There is an FAQ available to learn more (español) and a sign is available to be posted at places of business (español). The directive outlines how face coverings can help prevent transmission and how to use them properly. Remember, preventing the spread is not just about being responsible so that businesses and events can stay open but also protecting our more vulnerable residents.
- Hay información para la comunidad latina también. La Ciudad de Goshen se enorgullese de colaborar con Yolo López Pérez - Bilingual Reporter para traer este mensaje de parte de tu familia.
Need help?
- The State of Indiana's rental assistance program has reopened. The application can be found here.
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