The following message is an informal address for the preliminary information forthcoming from CDC concerning the COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus outbreak in an effort to keep everyone abreast of the situation. The attachments give CDC recommendation of school guidance, mass gatherings, public facilities, and public organizations. The hyperlinks listed below will link to the statement Governor Holcomb has issued as well as a link to print friendly flyers and handouts you may post for public and/or office use. All information provided here is available on public websites.
As of yet all testing is being conducted by Indiana State Department of Health only in instances of severe symptoms. Should any developments occur with local testing availability we will make arrangements for public information.
Should you need the hotline number for state testing it is 317-233-7125 [317-233-1325 after hours] or e-mail epiresource@isdh.in.gov
If anyone needs more information you may reach out to us or refer to the Health Department website and FAQ which is being updated almost daily by our staff. Have a good day.
GOVERNOR’S STATEMENT: https://calendar.in.gov/site/gov/event/gov-holcomb-announces-new-steps-to-protect-public-from-covid-19/
CDC FLYERS & HANDOUTS: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/communication/factsheets.html
CDC FAQ: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html#symptoms
HEALTH DEPARTMENT WEBSITE: http://in-eastchicago.civicplus.com/181/Health-Department
HEALTH DEPARTMENT FAQ: https://in-eastchicago.civicplus.com/FAQ.aspx?TID=29