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.

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 mandate requires that a resident wear a face mask at all indoor areas open to the public, outdoor areas where a distance of 6 feet cannot be maintained from individuals outside one's household, and private indoor/outdoor areas where a distance of 6 feet cannot be maintain from individuals outside one's household. Please remember that wearing a face mask is about preventing the spread of COVID-19 as many people are asymptomatic or can spread the virus before showing symptoms. Together, Elkhart County can help reduce new cases!

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.

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What's happening in Elkhart County?

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

Thursday, July 9, 2020

UPDATES:​​

• 85 new cases and 4 additional deaths were reported Wednesday . Elkhart County has the third highest case total in the state, behind only Marion and Lake counties. Gov. Holcomb announced an intermediary stage of re-opening called "Stage 4.5" on July 1 for the rest of the state, but Elkhart County will remain at Stage 4 until July 17th due to the elevated numbers of new cases.

• 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. Dr. Mertz continues to emphasize the following safety features in addition to wearing face masks:
  • 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.

 

• 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.

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• The Middlebury Chamber of Commerce is hosting a flamingo fundraiser for local small businesses. Learn more by clicking here.

Health

• It will take a few weeks to see if the use of face masks is slowing the spread so please wear a mask and take precautions!. Please check out our health information about how to keep yourself and those around you safe.

Need help?

• Food Bank of Northern Indiana will distribute food boxes for up to 500 households from 10 a.m. - Noon EDT on Monday, July 13, 2020 at Hawthorne Elementary School (501 Lusher Avenue, Elkhart, IN 46517).

• 400 free food boxes to be distributed Friday, July 31st from 4:30 - 6:30 pm at North Side Middle School (300 Lawrence St, Elkhart). 

Give

• Face masks needed at the YWCA in Elkhart! Face masks can be dropped off at the shelter on State St. in Elkhart.

 

• The Middlebury Chamber of Commerce is hosting a flamingo fundraiser for local small businesses. Learn more by clicking here.

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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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