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.

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 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 12:00pm

Hammond, 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 10:36am

Hammond, 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 03:35pm

Hammond’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 04:56am

Northwest 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 12:00pm

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