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 steel plant announces nearly 900 layoffs, citing decreased demand amid coronavirus pandemic

EAST CHICAGO, Ind. (WLS ... The company said the layoffs are a result of decreased demand for steel during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of its customers closed their operations due to the ... More info »

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

East Chicago reports 47 coronavirus cases; testing sites available for residents, officials say

EAST CHICAGO — East Chicago had ... workers and symptomatic individuals who are Indiana residents. Those who have been exposed to a positive coronavirus case or residents who live with essential ... More info »

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

COVID-19 survivor leaves NW Indiana hospital after 78 days

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

East Chicago Health Department offers COVID vaccine

The East Chicago Health Department began conducting COVID-19 testing on Oct. 1 after receiving a $100,000 grant from the Indiana State Department of Health that allowed for the hiring of staff and ... More info »

The Times of Northwest Indiana - 01/16/2021 10:00am

Illinois Coronavirus Updates: XBB.1.5 Rises in Dominance Once Again

A new and highly contagious COVID variant that quickly rose to dominance in the U.S. and particularly the East ... In the Chicago area, seven counties are at "medium" for COVID-19, while three ... More info »

NBC Chicago - 01/16/2023 06:49pm

How do you feel your community is responding to the coronavirus crisis:

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