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.

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Health is our priority.

Gov. Holcomb announced that on Monday, July 27th, face coverings will be mandatory across Indiana. 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. As Elkhart County's Dr. Mertz has repeatedly emphasized, the following precautions can also help reduce transmissions:

• Wash hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. When soap is not available, use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
• Keep social distancing of 6 feet both indoors and outdoors.
• Stay home if you are sick!
• Clean frequently touched surfaces often.

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.

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What's happening in Elkhart County?

Be sure to check out the Updates! page for recent information and resources.

Friday, August 7, 2020

UPDATES:​​​

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• Remote learning has been ordered for all Elkhart County public schools this fall. The statement from the ECHD can be found here.

 

• Elkhart County has joined rest of the state in moving to reopening stage 4.5. This includes new recommendations from the state and a new ECHD health order for public gatherings. Please look at the several new ECHD statements here.

 

• 36 new cases were reported on Thursday. 

 

• 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.

 

• Como usar la mascara!

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Health

• Please check out our health information about how to keep yourself and those around you safe.

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• Food Bank of Northern Indiana will host a food distribution on Monday, August 10, 2020 from 10 a.m. - Noon EDT at Hawthorne Elementary School (501 Lusher Avenue, Elkhart, IN 46517).

 

• Elkhart Parks and Recreation has partnered with the Minority Health Coalition of Elkhart County to provide free backpacks of school supplies to each child who arrives. The drive, set up for school-age children, will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 8th and continue until supplies run out. The giveaway will take place at Tolson Community Center (1320 Benham Ave, Elkhart).

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Law enforcement officials from across Elkhart County have teamed up to provide helpful and important information. Thank you for showing us all the ways you serve and protect!

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