Friday, July 10

• 85 new cases and 4 additional deaths were reported Wednesday . Delays in testing have additionally created a lag in reporting, with Goshen Hospital alone waiting for more than 800 test results.
  

• With all this difficult news, it is important to remember role models like Brayden Smith! Thanks for your work supporting the community, Brayden!

•  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.