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
Click below for the Indiana COVID Data Dashboards
Click below for the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention COVID Data Tracker
Beginning May 16, 2022, the County COVID Numbers will no longer be updated in the case charts below. To view updated data, please visit the dashboards listed above.
Remember to report positive home COVID tests to health department.
COVID-19 PCR testing is now available at our Michigan City office located at 300 Washington ST. This is currently a drive-up service and is available Monday and Wednesday from 8 am-3:30 pm. Park at the COVID testing sign and call 219-851-1939 to alert staff that you are here there for a COVID test and someone will be out to your vehicle shortly. You can also schedule a test by visiting the www.coronavirus.in.gov.
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
Virtual Public Meetings Press Release – 1/18/2021
Press Release - 1-18-2022 January 18, 2022 Press statement from La Porte County Commission President Sheila Matias: To answer questions which may arise following my directive as Commission President last [...]
LaPorte County Health Department Press Release 1.14.22
LaPorte County Health Department Press Release 1.14.22 For Immediate Release: January 14, 2022 The Indiana State Department of Health is investigating several testing sites throughout the state. Please visit www.coronavirus.in.gov [...]
LaPorte County Health Department COVID-19 Press Release 1/7/2022
COVID-19 Health Department Press Release 1/7/22
Health Department COVID-19 Press Release 12.30.21
Press Release 12.30.21 Final For Immediate Release: December 30, 2021 The FDA has issued an extension of the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) allowing the use of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in [...]
Health Department – MC Testing Site Notice
Dec. 27 Press Release For Immediate Release: December 27, 2021 COVID-19 Testing at the Michigan City Health Department will temporarily NOT accept any walk-ins due to overwhelming numbers [...]