Hammond 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 Hammond, 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 Hammond
Coronavirus Indiana: COVID-19 testing site opens in Hammond, Ind.
HAMMOND, Ind. (WLS) -- A new drive-thru COVID-19 testing site opened Tuesday in Hammond, Indiana. Much of Indiana has loosened stay-at-home restrictions, but not in Lake County, which has a much ... More info »
ABC 7 Chicago - 05/04/2020 12:00pmHammond, Indiana Watches COVID-19 Cases As Schools Open In Three Weeks
HAMMOND, Ind. (CBS) -- Illinois' COVID-19 positivity rate right now it sits at 3.1%. That's low compared to many other states like Indiana, where the positivity rate is 9%. More info »
CBS News - 07/21/2020 10:36amHammond, Indiana Teachers Rally, Complain About Safety Concerns About COVID-19 And Violence
HAMMOND, Ind. (CBS)-- Angry teachers rallied in Hammond, Indiana Tuesday night, amid concerns about overcrowded classrooms and safety from both COVID-19 and violence. More info »
CBS News - 09/07/2021 03:35pmHammond’s Reaper’s Realm sits out second Halloween season due to COVID-19: ‘I know that we’re being responsible’ - Chicago Tribune
Reaper’s Realm, a Hammond, Indiana haunted house, has been closed for two Halloweens in a row due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Michael Gard for the Post-Tribune) ... More info »
Chicago Tribune - 10/29/2021 04:56amNorthwest Indiana restaurants, barbershops navigate new normal amid COVID-19 pandemic - ABC7 Chicago
Northwest Indiana restaurants and barbershops are navigating their new normal amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 24/7 Live Chicago & Suburban Cook Co. North Suburbs West Suburbs South Suburbs NW Indiana ... More info »
ABC 7 Chicago - 05/17/2020 12:00pmHow do you feel your community is responding to the coronavirus crisis:
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