Wednesday, December 16

• Vaccines are now being distributed to healthcare workers!

• The Elkhart County Health Department has issued a new PSA with zip code data and another with a holiday message about safety!

• 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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• 156 new cases reported yesterday. 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.

Fun

• Shop in downtown Goshen and get a free coffee or hot chocolate from the always delicious Electric Brew!

 

• The Wellfield Botanic Gardens will host the Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights 2020 beginning on Nov. 27. The Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights (presented by Welch Packaging) transports you to a magical setting of lights, sound and beauty, perfect for families to enjoy out of doors during the holiday season. Live music, 1-mile of trails, fire pits, concessions from Navarre Catering, and MORE LIGHTS than ever! Tickets are limited each night.