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Federal, State & Local Guidance & Resources
Find COVID-19 guidances and resources from the Centers For Disease Control, Indiana State Department of Health and the Porter County Health Department. Choose from the options below.
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Indiana County Color Code Guidelines
The Indiana Department of Health has developed County color code guidelines based upon community spread metrics to inform local decision-making. Learn more about the color levels.
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Color Level Recommendations For Pre K-12 Schools
Learn about the ISDH recommendations for Pre-K-12 Schools based on the County Color Levels. This information is designed to help local officials make decisions about school operations based on the level of COVID-19 in their counties.
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Antibody Testing: What You Need To Know
If you have questions or are confused about antibody testing and what it can indicate, you can find accurate and reliable information here.
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Back On Track Indiana Plan
Find information about the Governor's Back On Track Indiana plan including how decisions are made, steps taken to control spread, the five stages of the plan and industry guidelines for reopening.
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Businesses & Employers: Guidance
Find guidance from CDC for businesses and employers.
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CDC Information & Resources
Find updated COVID-19 comprehensive information, resources and guidance from United States Center for Disease Control (CDC).
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Childcare Programs: Guidance
Find COVID-19 guidance for childcare programs from the Indiana State Department of Health.
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Contact Tracing: Answer The Call - Slow The Spread
Contact tracing is key to slowing the spread of COVID-19 and helps keep you, your family, and your community safe. And we all have part to play. Find more information about contact tracing and what you can do to help.
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Food Establishments: Guidance
Find guidance for food safety establishments from the Indiana State Department of Health.
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Funeral Homes: Guidance
Find guidance for funeral homes from the Indiana State Department of Health.
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Herd Immunity & COVID-19: What You Need To Know
We have been getting many questions & seeing confusion regarding herd immunity. You can find what you need to know to keep our citizens informed with accurate information.
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Holiday Gatherings: Guidance
Find Guidance and Considerations for Small Holiday Gatherings of Family and Friends from the CDC.
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Home Cleaning: Guidelines
Find home cleaning guidance from the Indiana State Department of Health.
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Homeless Shelters: Guidance
Find guidance for homeless shelters from the Indiana State Department of Health.
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Mask Guidance: Public Interaction
The best way to protect yourself and to help reduce the spread of the virus is to limit your interactions with other people as much as possible and take precautions to prevent getting COVID-19 when you do interact with others including wearing a mask. Find more information from the Indiana State Department Of Health.
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Mask Requirement: Governer's Executive Order
Find and read the Governor's Executive Order Requiring Face Covers beginning on Monday, July 27.
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Mass Gatherings: Guidance
Find guidance from the CDC for large public gatherings & events.
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Pet Owners: Guidance
Find guidance to pet owners who have/may have been exposed to the coronavirus from the Indiana State Board of Animal Health.
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Places Of Worship: Guidance
Find guidelines for Places Of Worship from the Indiana State Department Of Health.
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Pregnant & Postpartum Women: Guidance
Find guidance for pregnant and postpartum women from the Indiana State Department of Health.
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Resources For Schools
Find resources for schools from the Indiana Department of Education.
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Running Essential Errands: Guidance
Find guidance on running essential errands from the CDC.
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Social Bubbles: Recommendations
A social bubble is a small group of people who socialize only with each other and gather only when sticking to the same prevention measures. Find information about reducing risk of transmission from the Indiana State Department of Health.
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Talking COVID-19 With Children
Find recommendations from the CDC to help adults have conversations with children about COVID-19 and ways they can avoid getting and spreading the disease.
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Travel: Guidance
Find guidance from the Indiana State Department of Health if you must travel.