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Updates

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)! 
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  • 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.
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  • Recursos en español aqui.
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  • Check out the Elkhart County COAD Facebook page!
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  • The State of Indiana's rental assistance program has reopened. The application can be found here.

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  • 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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  • Prevent
  • Test
  • ECHD
  • Vaccines
    • What is a virus?
    • What is a vaccine?
    • 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?
    • Vaccines & People of Color
    • Sources
  • Real Stories
    • Submit a Story
  • Mental Health
  • Need Help?
    • Food Assistance
    • Rent & Mortgage Assistance
    • Unemployment
    • Medical
  • CONTACT