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Tuesday, October 27

10/27/2020

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Health
 
  • Elkhart County hospitals are seeing far too many hospitalizations with the increases in COVID-19 cases. In the last 30 days, 26 Elkhart County residents have died from COVID-19. There were 139 new cases reported on Monday and 116 on Tuesday. There is a PSA from Dr. Lydia Mertz encouraging people to voice their support for schools and healthcare workers and to challenge businesses and others who are resisting the measures proven to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. 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.
 
  • Several important documents were released by the Elkhart County Health Department:
  1. The Center for Disease Control Report on COVID-19 in Elkhart County
  2. A ECHD press release on the report
  3. A Best Prevention Practices for COVID-19 Guide
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  • 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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  • The State of Indiana's rental assistance program has reopened. The application can be found here.
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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
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