Monday, October 19

Health

• In case this hasn't been made clear enough, these are the newly reported cases over the past four days of reporting:
  • 10/14: 149 new cases
  • 10/15: 113 new cases
  • 10/16: 122 new cases
  • 10/17: 128 new cases

• 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!

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• 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.

 

• Como usar la mascara!

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Fun 

• Wellfields Botanic Gardens is hosting "Monsters in the Gardens" on October 17! This year's event features a "Contactless Candy Quest" around the Promenade, live animal shows by Indiana Wild, Halloween Stories, and a visit from our favorite Aquatic Biologist, Daragh Deegan who'll be sharing interesting facts about his live 'catch of the day'! TICKETS ARE LIMITED and expected to sell out. Buy yours in advance!

 
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• Free boxes of food will be distributed on Monday, October 19, 2020 from 10 a.m. – Noon EDT at Open Door Food Pantry, 292 S. Main Street, Nappanee, IN 46550.