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Thursday, October 22

10/22/2020

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 ECHD:

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:

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.

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Free boxes of food will be distributed from 10 a.m. to noon Monday, 10/26 at Shepherd’s Cove Food Pantry, 1010 E. Mishawaka Road, Elkhart.

The State of Indiana's rental assistance program has reopened. The application can be found here.

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