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Updates

Wednesday, December 30

12/30/2020

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  • 85 new cases were reported on 12/27 and 46 on 12/28. Cases have been dropping in the latter half o December so keep up the great work Elkhart County! Wear a mask, wash your hands, stay at home if you are sick, practice social distancing, and do not hesitate to get tested.

  • ​783 people have already been vaccinated at Goshen Hospital! ​ Learn more about it 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)! 
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  • Recursos en español aqui.
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  • Check out the Elkhart County COAD Facebook page!
​    
Need help?  ​  
  • The State of Indiana's rental assistance program has reopened. The application can be found here. 

Fun
  • Shop in downtown Goshen and get a free coffee or hot chocolate from the always delicious Electric Brew!
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Wednesday, December 23

12/23/2020

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  • 783 people have already been vaccinated at Goshen Hospital! ​ Learn more about it 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 issued a sobering PSA about total deaths in Elkhart County this year and COVID-19 deaths. As of December 16, 282 Elkhart County residents have died due to COVID--19. 

  • 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)! 
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  • 139 new cases were reported yesterday. County officials have set penalties for COVID-19 safety violations that will begin on December 16th. Repeated violations could lead to fines of up to $5,000 per day. 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.
​  
  • Recursos en español aqui.
     ​​​      
  • Check out the Elkhart County COAD Facebook page!
​    
Need help?  ​  
  • The State of Indiana's rental assistance program has reopened. The application can be found here. 

Fun
  • Shop in downtown Goshen and get a free coffee or hot chocolate from the always delicious Electric Brew!
 
  • Premier Arts will be airing their annual Christmas show on the small screen! “A Lerner Christmas” will air on WHME-TV at 2 p.m. Dec. 20 and 9 p.m. Dec. 24. The show will also be streamed on the Premier Arts’ Youtube channel. ​
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Tuesday, December 22

12/22/2020

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  • 783 people have already been vaccinated at Goshen Hospital! ​ Learn more about it 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 issued a sobering PSA about total deaths in Elkhart County this year and COVID-19 deaths. As of December 16, 282 Elkhart County residents have died due to COVID--19. 

  • 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)! 
​
  • 247 new cases and 2 deaths were reported over the weekend. County officials have set penalties for COVID-19 safety violations that will begin on December 16th. Repeated violations could lead to fines of up to $5,000 per day. 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.
​  
  • Recursos en español aqui.
     ​​​      
  • Check out the Elkhart County COAD Facebook page!
​    
Need help?  ​  
  • The State of Indiana's rental assistance program has reopened. The application can be found here.

Fun
  • Shop in downtown Goshen and get a free coffee or hot chocolate from the always delicious Electric Brew!
 
  • Premier Arts will be airing their annual Christmas show on the small screen! “A Lerner Christmas” will air on WHME-TV at 2 p.m. Dec. 20 and 9 p.m. Dec. 24. The show will also be streamed on the Premier Arts’ Youtube channel. ​
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Monday, December 21

12/21/2020

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  • The COVID-19 vaccine has arrived in Elkhart County! ​ Learn more about it on our vaccine page and from Dr. Michelle Bache, Vice President of Medical Affairs at Elkhart General Hospital.

  • The Elkhart County Health Department has issued a sobering PSA about total deaths in Elkhart County this year and COVID-19 deaths. As of December 16, 282 Elkhart County residents have died due to COVID--19. 

  • 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)! 
​
  • 247 new cases and 2 deaths were reported over the weekend. County officials have set penalties for COVID-19 safety violations that will begin on December 16th. Repeated violations could lead to fines of up to $5,000 per day. 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.
​  
  • Recursos en español aqui.
     ​​​      
  • Check out the Elkhart County COAD Facebook page!
​    
Need help?  ​ 
 
  • The State of Indiana's rental assistance program has reopened. The application can be found here.

Fun
  • Shop in downtown Goshen and get a free coffee or hot chocolate from the always delicious Electric Brew!
 
  • Premier Arts will be airing their annual Christmas show on the small screen! “A Lerner Christmas” will air on WHME-TV at 2 p.m. Dec. 20 and 9 p.m. Dec. 24. The show will also be streamed on the Premier Arts’ Youtube channel. 
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Friday, December 18

12/18/2020

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  • The COVID-19 vaccine has arrived in Elkhart County! ​ Learn more about it on our vaccine page and from Dr. Michelle Bache, Vice President of Medical Affairs at Elkhart General Hospital.

  • The Elkhart County Health Department has issued a sobering PSA about total deaths in Elkhart County this year and COVID-19 deaths. As of December 16, 282 Elkhart County residents have died due to COVID--19. 

  • 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)! 
​
  • 157 new cases reported yesterday. County officials have set penalties for COVID-19 safety violations that will begin on December 16th. Repeated violations could lead to fines of up to $5,000 per day. 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.
​  
  • Recursos en español aqui.
     ​​​      
  • Check out the Elkhart County COAD Facebook page!
​    
Need help?  ​ 
 
  • The State of Indiana's rental assistance program has reopened. The application can be found here.

Fun
  • Shop in downtown Goshen and get a free coffee or hot chocolate from the always delicious Electric Brew!
 
  • Premier Arts will be airing their annual Christmas show on the small screen! “A Lerner Christmas” will air on WHME-TV at 2 p.m. Dec. 20 and 9 p.m. Dec. 24. The show will also be streamed on the Premier Arts’ Youtube channel. 
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Thursday, December 17

12/17/2020

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  • The COVID-19 vaccine has arrived in Elkhart County! ​ Learn more about it on our vaccine page and from Dr. Michelle Bache, Vice President of Medical Affairs at Elkhart General Hospital.

  • The Elkhart County Health Department has issued a sobering PSA about total deaths in Elkhart County this year and COVID-19 deaths. As of December 16, 282 Elkhart County residents have died due to COVID--19. 

  • 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)! 
​
  • 159 new cases reported yesterday. County officials have set penalties for COVID-19 safety violations that will begin on December 16th. Repeated violations could lead to fines of up to $5,000 per day. 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.
​  
  • Recursos en español aqui.
     ​​​      
  • Check out the Elkhart County COAD Facebook page!
​    
Need help?  ​ 
 
  • The State of Indiana's rental assistance program has reopened. The application can be found here.

Fun
  • Shop in downtown Goshen and get a free coffee or hot chocolate from the always delicious Electric Brew!
 
  • Premier Arts will be airing their annual Christmas show on the small screen! “A Lerner Christmas” will air on WHME-TV at 2 p.m. Dec. 20 and 9 p.m. Dec. 24. The show will also be streamed on the Premier Arts’ Youtube channel. 
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Wednesday, December 16

12/16/2020

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  • Vaccines are now being distributed to healthcare workers!

  • The Elkhart County Health Department has issued a new PSA with zip code data and another with a holiday message about safety!

  • 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)! 
​
  • 156 new cases reported yesterday. County officials have set penalties for COVID-19 safety violations that will begin on December 16th. Repeated violations could lead to fines of up to $5,000 per day. 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.
​  
  • Recursos en español aqui.
     ​​​      
  • Check out the Elkhart County COAD Facebook page!
​    
Need help?  ​ 
 
  • The State of Indiana's rental assistance program has reopened. The application can be found here.

Fun
  • Shop in downtown Goshen and get a free coffee or hot chocolate from the always delicious Electric Brew!
 
  • The Wellfield Botanic Gardens will host the Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights 2020 beginning on Nov. 27. The Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights (presented by Welch Packaging) transports you to a magical setting of lights, sound and beauty, perfect for families to enjoy out of doors during the holiday season. Live music, 1-mile of trails, fire pits, concessions from Navarre Catering, and MORE LIGHTS than ever! Tickets are limited each night.
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Monday, December 14

12/14/2020

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  • Vaccines are now being distributed to healthcare workers!

  • The Elkhart County Health Department has issued a new PSA with case numbers and hospitalizations.

  • 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)! 
​
  • 263 new cases over the weekend and 2 deaths. County officials have set penalties for COVID-19 safety violations that will begin on December 17th. Repeated violations could lead to fines of up to $5,000 per day. 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.
​  
  • Recursos en español aqui.
     ​​​      
  • Check out the Elkhart County COAD Facebook page!
​    
Need help?  ​ 
 
  • The State of Indiana's rental assistance program has reopened. The application can be found here.

Fun
  • Shop in downtown Goshen and get a free coffee or hot chocolate from the always delicious Electric Brew!
 
  • The Wellfield Botanic Gardens will host the Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights 2020 beginning on Nov. 27. The Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights (presented by Welch Packaging) transports you to a magical setting of lights, sound and beauty, perfect for families to enjoy out of doors during the holiday season. Live music, 1-mile of trails, fire pits, concessions from Navarre Catering, and MORE LIGHTS than ever! Tickets are limited each night.
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Friday, December 11

12/11/2020

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  • 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)! 
​
  • 226 new cases yesterday and 3 deaths reported on Wednesday. County officials have set penalties for COVID-19 safety violations that will begin on December 17th. Repeated violations could lead to fines of up to $5,000 per day. 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 City of Elkhart is spending approx. $83,000 in federal funds to provide masks, hand sanitizer, and postcards with safety precautions. The funding comes from the CARES Act and the bags will be distributed through Elkhart Community Schools, Council on Aging and Church Community Services.
 
  • Elkhart County has now been moved back to level orange, which is an indication that we can do things to help control the spread! The new mask mandate requires everyone to wear a face covering over their nose and mouth in an indoor area open to the public. There are additional restrictions on gatherings of over 25 people. The ECHD has reopened its call center (574)-523-2106 (9 am - 4 pm, M-F) to address any questions about policy changes and testing sites. They have have also set up a form for reporting concerns regarding COVID-19 precautions at Elkhart County businesses, restaurants, nightclubs, and bars. You can find the form here.
 
  • Recursos en español aqui.
     ​​​      
  • Check out the Elkhart County COAD Facebook page!
​    
Need help?  ​ 
 
  • Food Bank of Northern Indiana will host a distribution on Monday, December 14, 2020 from 10 a.m. to Noon, EST 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.
 
  • Stanger Trees will be hosting a Christmas tree sale for those in need on a "pay what you can" basis. The trees will be offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 12 at the landscape retail yard, 15670 C.R. 42, Goshen. The business is one mile east of the Goshen airport.

Fun
  • Shop in downtown Goshen and get a free coffee or hot chocolate from the always delicious Electric Brew!
 
  • The Wellfield Botanic Gardens will host the Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights 2020 beginning on Nov. 27. The Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights (presented by Welch Packaging) transports you to a magical setting of lights, sound and beauty, perfect for families to enjoy out of doors during the holiday season. Live music, 1-mile of trails, fire pits, concessions from Navarre Catering, and MORE LIGHTS than ever! Tickets are limited each night.
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Wednesday, December 9

12/9/2020

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  • 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)!
​
  • 200 new cases yesterday and 5 deaths. County officials have set penalties for COVID-19 safety violations that will begin on December 17th. Repeated violations could lead to fines of up to $5,000 per day.
 
  • The City of Elkhart is spending approx. $83,000 in federal funds to provide masks, hand sanitizer, and postcards with safety precautions. The funding comes from the CARES Act and the bags will be distributed through Elkhart Community Schools, Council on Aging and Church Community Services.
 
  • Elkhart County has now been moved back to level orange, which is an indication that we can do things to help control the spread! The new mask mandate requires everyone to wear a face covering over their nose and mouth in an indoor area open to the public. There are additional restrictions on gatherings of over 25 people. The ECHD has reopened its call center (574)-523-2106 (9 am - 4 pm, M-F) to address any questions about policy changes and testing sites. They have have also set up a form for reporting concerns regarding COVID-19 precautions at Elkhart County businesses, restaurants, nightclubs, and bars. You can find the form here.
 
  • Recursos en español aqui.
 
  • Goshen Hospital is asking community members with medical training to help out since current workers are exhausted and/or overburdened with increased cases. You can read about the experience of local medical workers here. Local medical facilities continue to plead with people to exercise precautions to slow the spread. Dr. Mertz has released a new PSA identifying the steps necessary to slow the spread and what the goals are. There is a PSA from Dr. Lydia Mertz encouraging people to voice their support for schools and healthcare workers and to challenge businesses and others who are resisting the measures proven to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. 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.
   ​​​      
  • Check out the Elkhart County COAD Facebook page!
​  
  • Como usar la mascara!​
 
Need help?  ​ 
 
  • The State of Indiana's rental assistance program has reopened. The application can be found here.
 
  • Stanger Trees will be hosting a Christmas tree sale for those in need on a "pay what you can" basis. The trees will be offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 12 at the landscape retail yard, 15670 C.R. 42, Goshen. The business is one mile east of the Goshen airport.

Fun
  • Shop in downtown Goshen and get a free coffee or hot chocolate from the always delicious Electric Brew!
 
  • The Wellfield Botanic Gardens will host the Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights 2020 beginning on Nov. 27. The Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights (presented by Welch Packaging) transports you to a magical setting of lights, sound and beauty, perfect for families to enjoy out of doors during the holiday season. Live music, 1-mile of trails, fire pits, concessions from Navarre Catering, and MORE LIGHTS than ever! Tickets are limited each night.
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    • What is a virus?
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    • Why could they make the vaccine so quickly?
    • How many vaccines are being developed?
    • How soon can I get a vaccine?
    • How long does immunity from the vaccination last?
    • What about herd immunity?
    • Can I trust the vaccine?
    • Will the ECHD mandate the vaccine?
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