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Tuesday, January 19

1/19/2021

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UPDATES:​​ 

Health 
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  • 44 new cases yesterday. COVID-19 has impacted so many lives, including the recent tragic deaths of a married couple. COVID hospitalizations in Elkhart County, however, have gone down so please keep up the 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!
 
  • The Elkhart County Health Department is looking for healthcare professionals AND non-healthcare volunteers to assist with upcoming COVID-19 vaccine clinics.
 
  • 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!
 
  • Hear from Dr. Bethany Wait, the new Elkhart County Health Officer, about her experience with COVID-19. It's a powerful story and we are excited to have her!
 
  • More info about the Moderna (Español) and Pfizer (Español) vaccines! Learn more 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!
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  • The Food Bank of Northern Indiana will be hosting a distribution of one box of food (first come, first served) from 10 a.m. - Noon, EST on Friday, January 22, 2021 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. 
 
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  • Congratulations to the Elkhart Salvation Army for achieving it's $500,000 Christmas campaign goal!
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  • 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
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  • Mental Health
  • Need Help?
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