East Chicago and other towns across Indiana are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the East Chicago, IN community.

Stay up to date and informed with our resources: Breaking public health news, information on your local Indiana hospitals and healthcare facilities, information from the Indiana Public Health Department, and Twitter updates from Indiana government officials. Continue to visit our website for the latest updates.

Indiana COVID-19 Cases

Indiana New Coronavirus Cases:
Indiana Total Coronavirus Cases: 2,080,067
Indiana New Coronavirus Deaths:
Indiana Total Coronavirus Deaths: 26,502
U.S. New Coronavirus Cases: 1,648
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Last updated June 10, 2023
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Coronavirus News for East Chicago

East Chicago, Indiana steel plant ArcelorMittal announces nearly 900 layoffs, citing decreased demand amid COVID-19 pandemic - ABC7 Chicago

East Chicago, Indiana steel plant ArcelorMittal announced nearly 900 layoffs Saturday, citing decreased demand amid the COVID-19 pandemic. More info »

ABC 7 Chicago - 08/01/2020 12:03pm

East Chicago reports 47 coronavirus cases; testing sites available for residents, officials say - The Times of Northwest Indiana

EAST CHICAGO — East Chicago had 47 positive cases of COVID-19 as of Wednesday, according to the East Chicago Health Department. The majority of residents with coronavirus are in their 40s ... More info »

The Times of Northwest Indiana - 04/15/2020 10:30am

East Chicago announces new health director to oversee coronavirus efforts - The Times of Northwest Indiana

EAST CHICAGO — East Chicago Mayor Anthony Copeland has named a new director of the city's health department. Nurse practitioner Diana Garcia-Burns will step into the role of health director at a ... More info »

The Times of Northwest Indiana - 04/27/2020 07:00pm

Indiana coronavirus survivor leaves Regency Hospital after 78 days - ABC7 Chicago

EAST CHICAGO, Ind. (WLS) -- With singing, dancing and loud celebrating, 74-year-old Lester Jackson was reunited with his family, walking out of Regency Hospital after a 78-day battle with COVID-19. More info »

ABC 7 Chicago - 06/10/2020 03:44pm

Fire rips through house in East Chicago, Indiana - CBS Chicago

EAST CHICAGO, Ind. (CBS) -- Flames engulfed a house in East Chicago, Indiana early Sunday as firefighters tried to contain it. The fire broke out around 2 a.m. in the frame house at 506 W. 144th ... More info »

CBS News - 10/06/2024 12:53pm

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