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.
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Indiana COVID-19 Cases
Indiana Total Coronavirus Cases: 2,080,067
Indiana New Coronavirus Deaths:
Indiana Total Coronavirus Deaths: 26,502
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
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 12:03pmEast 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 10:30amEast 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 07:00pmIndiana 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 03:44pmFire 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 12:53pmHow do you feel your community is responding to the coronavirus crisis:
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