COVID-19
Emotional Support Line (available 24/7) – (855) 325-6934
The Indiana State Department of Health Hotline that is now 24/7 877-826-0011
The Indiana State Department of Health Provider Hotline for Doctors, Nurse Practitioners, PA, etc. 317-233-4672
Beacon Hospital Hotline 855-523-2225
Franciscan Hospital Hotline 219-879-8511 Prompt #8
La Porte Hospital Screening Line 833-576-3627
The Critical Industry Hotline is open: 877-820-0890
HELPFUL LINKS
Score
- ■Blue (0 and 0.5)
- ■Yellow (1 and 1.5)
- ■Orange (2 and 2.5)
- ■Red (3)
- ■Less Than 10 new cases(0)
- ■10 to 99 new cases(1)
- ■100 to 199 new cases(2)
- ■200 or more(3)
Positivity Rate
- ■Less than 5% (0)
- ■5% to 9.9% (1)
- ■10% to 14.9% (2)
- ■15% or greater (3)
Total Positivity
Rate
The county metrics are updated Wednesdays and reflects data through the previous Sunday.
THE INDIANA COVID-19 RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Apply Starting July 13, 9 am Eastern, 8 am Central
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb announced on June 24, 2020 the Indiana COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program. This program is designed to help Indiana renters whose income has been adversely affected by COVID-19 avoid eviction by providing up to $2,000 in assistance to help cover monthly rent payments or late fees.
The application to apply will be available online beginning on July 13, 2020 at 9:00 am EST.
Additional information for renters can be found here: English | Spanish
Additional information for landlords can be found here: English | Spanish
Applications will be accepted through www.IndianaHousingNow.org beginning July 13, 2020 at 9:00 am Eastern time.
Indiana will continue the stay on evictions until July 31, 2020.
In the meantime, Indiana residents unable to make their rent payment should speak with their landlord and request a payment plan. Additional resources, and answers to frequently asked questions, can be found in the Coronavirus Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Guide.
COVID-19 Guidance for Travelers
Consejos sobre COVID-19 para los Viajeros
Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute’s Monon Collaborative
COVID-19 Guidance for Pregnant and Postpartum Women
COVID-19 Guidance for Amish Communities
COVID-19 Guidance for Home Visiting Programs
COVID-19 Guidance for Funeral Homes and Directors
Advance Directives Resource Center
COVID-19 LTC Facility Infection Control Guidance SOP
IDHS GUIDANCE ON PPE FOR CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 RESPONSE
COVID-19 Strategies for Optimizing PPE and RE-USE
Guidelines for Indiana Emergency Medical Services Agencies for COVID-19
COVID-19 Pandemic Whole-of-Government Response
Healthcare Reserve Workforce Licensed Professionals
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Donations for COVID-19 Response
Guidance Concerning Liability for Healthcare Providers and Facilities
COVID-19 Guidance for Death Reporting
Long Term Care Facility Toolkit
Steps healthcare facilities can take to prepare for COVID-19
Indiana Essential Businesses and Operations List
COVID-19 Food Safety Guidelines
COVID-19: Pautas de Seguridad Alimentaria
SBA Emergency Loan Programming
Healthcare Foundation of La Porte Resources
HELPING SMALL BUSINESSES AND EMPLOYEES
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE INFORMATION
PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
CDC Resources for Businesses and Employers
COVID-19 Food Safety Guidelines
Consejos sobre COVID-19 para los Viajeros
Health Department Update
For Immediate Release February 23, 2021 The Indiana Department of Health announced a mobile COVID-19 vaccine unit will be deployed to Michigan City. The mobile unit [...]
Health Department Update – Vaccine Shortage – Updated 2/18
For Immediate Release February 18, 2021 Due to the recent severe weather that has affected much of the country and disrupted shipping services, La Porte County Health Department [...]
Health Department Update – Advisory Level Change
For Immediate Release February 18, 2021 La Porte County Advisory Level has changed to YELLOW. All general requirements of Executive Order 21-02 are still in effect. The following [...]
Michigan City Testing Site Info 2/16
Click Here for updated testing site info for Michigan City
Health Department Press Release
For Immediate Release February 4, 2021 Dr. Sandra Deausy, La Porte County Health Officer, has amended the health order dated 11/16/2020. The following changings are effective [...]
