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Covid Testing Sites
East Chicago Health Department
100 W. Chicago Ave, East Chicago IN, 46312
Days & Times:
Tuesday - Friday: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
No ID or License required
Results may generate in 5-7 business days
*Pre-registration or "appointments" made online are NOT given priority. Please remain in line.*
HealthLinc
1313 Chicago Ave, East Chicago IN, 46312
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
By appointment
Contact: 219-398-9685
About This Page:
This page will give the citizens of East Chicago data, resources, and information surrounding the Covid/Novel Coronavirus pandemic. Below you may find East Chicago case numbers, demographics, outside resources, and the services we provide. Our FAQ section has many different tips and resources to help navigate new CDC and ISDH regulations for your safety. *Please allow a small margin of error as our nurse reviews information manually.
11.30.2020 Lake County Health Department Executive Order
East Chicago Executive Order: Face Masks Required
East Chicago Executive Order: Face Masks Expanded
Lake County Executive Order: Face Masks Required
Indiana State Executive Order: Face Masks Required
11.13.2020 Click for Governor's Executive Orders
Indiana Food Bank Locations and How to Donate.
Rental/Mortgage Assistance Program
Resources
Click here to visit the CDC page for latest updates.
Click here to visit the Indiana State Department of Health for state updates.
Para COVID-19 Información en español
Covid Cases*
Date | Positive Cases |
---|---|
April | 117 |
May | 325 |
June | 498 |
July | 739 |
August | 917 |
September | 1,054 |
October | 1,366 |
November | 2,057 |
December | 2,701 |
January | 2,952 |
February | 3,039 |
Covid cases by Week*
Week | Cases per week |
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February 1-7 | 27 |
February 8-14 | 20 |
February 15-21 | 20 |
February 22-28 | 20 |
Covid Related Deaths*
Deaths | Number |
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April | 4 |
May | 4 |
June | 7 |
July | 1 |
August | 3 |
September | 6 |
October | 3 |
November | 7 |
December | 10 |
Total | 47 |
Gender | Male- 26, Female-21 |
Age | 90’s-6, 80’s-11, 70's-16, 60's-11, 50's-3 |
Ethnicity | African American-17, Latino-21, White-9 |
Covid Demographics: Age*
Age | Number |
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100 | 1 |
90 | 17 |
80 | 67 |
70 | 170 |
60 | 341 |
50 | 425 |
40 | 490 |
30 | 480 |
20 | 561 |
13-19 | 279 |
5-12 | 150 |
1-4 | 43 |
0-11 Months | 15 |
Covid Demographics: Ethnicity*
Ethnicity | Number |
---|---|
African American | 508 |
Latino | 1,413 |
White | 135 |
Unknown | 983 |
Covid Demographics: Gender*
Gender | Number |
---|---|
Male | 1,349 |
Female | 1,688 |
Unknown | 2 |
Health Department FAQ for COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus.
Click to visit East Chicago Facebook for city updates.
Click here for SafeHome Cleaning guide.
Click here for Flyers and Handout resources
Click here to visit the CDC’s frequently asked questions.
Resources
Click here to visit CDC travel restrictions, returning procedures, and what to do if you get sick.
Click here to visit the CDC page for latest updates.
Click here to visit the CDC’s frequently asked questions.
Click here to visit the Indiana State Department of Health for state updates.
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Dr. Paula Benchik-Abrinko MD
Health Officer
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Diana Garcia-Burns
Health Department DirectorPhone: 219-391-8467
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Arnita Fowlkes
Manager
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Health Department
Physical Address
100 W Chicago Avenue
East Chicago, IN 46312
Phone: 219-391-8467
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Lead Testing
Phone: 219-391-5323
Hours
Monday through Friday
9 to 11:30 a.m.
1 to 3 p.m.
Results will return between 1 to 2 weeks