Thursday, February 11

UPDATES:​​ 

Health 
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• 19 new cases yesterday. 17,976  Elkhart County residents have received at least the first dose of the vaccine. Elkhart County was also moved down to code yellow, which you can read more about here. Great work! Continue to wear a mask, wash your hands, stay at home if you are sick, practice social distancing, and do not hesitate to get tested.

  

• Here's a great step-by-step explanation of how to register for a vaccine.

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• The Elkhart County Health Department is looking for healthcare professionals AND non-healthcare volunteers to assist with upcoming COVID-19 vaccine clinics.

 

• Anti-vaxxers had an honest and frank conversation with county commissioners and EC Health Officer, Dr. Wait. It's important to continue to have these conversations and speak honestly and respectfully!

 

• The Elkhart County COAD was proud to host a community roundtable discussion with Health Officer Dr. Bethany Wait, COAD members, members of the community, and local press. Please click here to learn more!

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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. 

 

• Food Bank of Northern Indiana is hosting a food distribution on Monday, February 15, 2021 from 10 a.m. – Noon, EST in Elkhart County (Concord Mall, 3701 S. Main Street (by Carson Pirie Scott), Elkhart, IN 46517).

 

• Economist Morton Marcus will be discussing the new round of COVID-19 stimulus on Thursday, February 11 at 7 pm. The event is free and sponsored by ACT Nappannee-Wakarusa. To obtain the sign-in information or submit questions ahead of time, contact ACTNappanee at Wakarusa@gmail.com

  

Good News

• The Lerner Theater is planning its reopening!