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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, here if you'd like to learn more about vaccines, or here if you are looking for testing site information.
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We want to hear from you! Please visit our Real Stories page to hear about the experience of people and organizations in the community or click here to submit your own!
Update: COVID-19 vaccination registration for Hoosiers age 70 and older is now open on the state's website
Hoosiers age 70 and older in Elkhart County can register now through calling 2-1-1 or 574-523-2106 or visiting vaccine.coronavirus.in.gov. A caregiver or loved one may make an appointment on behalf of an eligible senior. Appointments for the second dose will be made at the clinic when the first dose is administered.
First responders (fire, law enforcement, emergency medical services, reservists and volunteers) who have in-person contact with the public and licensed and unlicensed healthcare workers who have in-person contact with patients or infectious material in any healthcare setting are also eligible to schedule a vaccination appointment. Eligible professionals should receive an invitation and registration link from their employer, professional association, or the State of Indiana (Indiana Department of Health, Professional Licensing Agency, Family & Social Services Administration, Department of Homeland Security, or another state agency).
First responders (fire, law enforcement, emergency medical services, reservists and volunteers) who have in-person contact with the public and licensed and unlicensed healthcare workers who have in-person contact with patients or infectious material in any healthcare setting are also eligible to schedule a vaccination appointment. Eligible professionals should receive an invitation and registration link from their employer, professional association, or the State of Indiana (Indiana Department of Health, Professional Licensing Agency, Family & Social Services Administration, Department of Homeland Security, or another state agency).
The Elkhart County Health Department has set up a form for reporting concerns regarding COVID-19 precautions at Elkhart County businesses, restaurants, nightclubs, and bars. Please report any of your concerns by filling and submitting out the form which can be found here.
The ECHD has also reopened its call center (574)-523-2106 (9 am - 4 pm, M-F) to address any questions about policy changes and testing sites.
Recursos en español: https://condadomarshall.org/ y un video, "Preguntas sobre la vacuna"
Elkhart County COVID-19 Testing Sites
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!
Monday, January 18, 2021
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- 44 new cases on Saturday and 88 on Friday with 3 deaths. COVID-19 has impacted so many lives, including the recent tragic deaths of a married couple. COVID hospitalizations in Elkhart County, however, have gone down so please keep up the great work! Continue to wear a mask, wash your hands, stay at home if you are sick, practice social distancing, and do not hesitate to get tested.
- The Elkhart County COAD was proud to host a community roundtable discussion with Health Officer Dr. Bethany Wait, COAD members, members of the community, and local press. Please click here to learn more!
- Hear from Dr. Bethany Wait, the new Elkhart County Health Officer, about her experience with COVID-19. It's a powerful story and we are excited to have her!
- More info about the Moderna (Español) and Pfizer (Español) vaccines! Learn more on our vaccine page, check out a video here, and hear from Dr. Michelle Bache, Vice President of Medical Affairs at Elkhart General Hospital.
- The Elkhart County Health Department has released a very helpful FAQ about the Elkhart County Health Department Public Health Order 05-2020 – Face Covering Directive and Public Health Order 06-2020 – COVID-19 Mitigation Directives. Please check it out and share it (español)!
- Check out the Elkhart County COAD Facebook page!
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- The Food Bank of Northern Indiana will be hosting a distribution of one box of food (first come, first served) from 10 a.m. - Noon, EST on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Concord Mall, 3701 S. Main Street (by Carson Pirie Scott), Elkhart, IN 46517.
- The State of Indiana's rental assistance program has reopened. The application can be found here.
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