Wednesday, February 3

UPDATES:​​ 

Health 
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• 43 new cases yesterday and 1 death. 14,639 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.

 

• Do you have questions or concerns about the COVID-19 vaccine? Join Medical Director Michelle Shelly from Center for Healing and Hope, this Friday, February 5th at 4 pm for a live discussion hosted in Spanish by Yolo López: https://fb.me/e/1Tfh7FhMD
  

 

• 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.

 

• 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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• 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 State of Indiana's rental assistance program has reopened. The application can be found here. 

  
Good News

• County government offices opened for walk-ins yesterday!