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Elkhart County travel advisory raised to Watch level; community-spread cases confirmed

Elkhart County now has 11 confirmed cases of coronavirus, according to the sheriff's department. Health officials are now investigating community-spread cases. The travel advisory that Elkhart County is under has been raised to Orange/Watch level.

The following release was issued by the sheriff's department on Saturday:

The Indiana State Department of Health Novel Coronavirus Map now has Elkhart County with 11 positive cases. The Elkhart County Department of Health has confirmed that we now have community spread cases under investigation.

Due to an increase in the number of positive cases of COVID-19 reported in our surrounding counties, the Elkhart County Commisioners and Mayors have raised the County Travel Status to a Orange / Watch level: meaning that the conditions are threatening to the safety of the public. During a “WATCH” local travel advisory, only essential travel, such as to and from work or in emergency situations, is recommended, and emergency action plans should be implemented by businesses, schools, government agencies, and other organizations.

The best way to protect yourself from any respiratory illness, including COVID-19 and the flu, is to:

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with 60% or greater alcohol.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

Practice social distancing (no group functions such as book clubs, meetings, and or congregations of 10 or more) Stay home unless it is essential for you to go somewhere.

Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

The myth is, that this virus is only affecting people 60 years of age and older. Please understand, that this virus can and will affect every age group. Everyone is a target of the COVID-19 Virus. Every age group can spread COVID-19.5

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Travel Statuses Updated For Northern Indiana

By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews

Update: this article is updated as of 1 p.m. friday, dec. 23..

WARSAW — Multiple counties in Northern Indiana are currently under travel advisories, watches, or warnings due to the ongoing winter storm.

A Travel Watch is in effect for Elkhart, Fulton, Kosciusko, Marshall, Noble, Wabash and Whitley Counties. According to the Indiana Department of Homeland Security website , during a watch, only essential travel, such as to and from work or in emergency situations, is recommended, and emergency action plans should be implemented by businesses, schools, government agencies, and other organizations.

InkFreeNews will post about any travel status updates as they happen.

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Michiana counties under travel advisories due to winter weather

(WNDU) - Most counties in our viewing area are under a travel advisory as we continue to see winter weather here in Michiana.

As of 10:20 a.m. EST on Monday, all nine of our northern Indiana counties are under an advisory. They are listed below:

YELLOW : Elkhart, Fulton, Kosciusko, LaGrange, LaPorte, Marshall, Pulaski, St. Joseph, Starke

In Indiana, county travel status information is provided by each county’s emergency management agency. As counties initiate official travel advisories and notify the state, they will be automatically updated at the Indiana Department of Homeland Security’s website .

Counties that are YELLOW are under an ADVISORY , which is the lowest level of local travel advisory. It means that routine travel or activities may be restricted in areas because of a hazardous situation, and you should use caution or avoid those areas.

Counties that are ORANGE are under a WATCH , meaning that conditions are threatening to the safety of the public. Only essential travel, such as to and from work or in emergency situations, is recommended. This is also when emergency action plans should be implemented by businesses, schools, government agencies, and other organizations.

Counties that are RED are under a WARNING , which is the highest level of local travel advisory. It means that travel may be restricted to emergency management workers only. Under this advisory, you are urged to:

• Refrain from all travel
• Comply with necessary emergency measures
• Cooperate with public officials and disaster services forces in executing emergency operations plans
• Obey and comply with the lawful directions of properly identified officers.

In Michigan, the state does not have a website that is similar in comparison to Indiana’s. However, major road closures can be found by clicking here . For additional resources, click here .

Check travel advisory status before heading out

by: WANE Staff Reports

Posted: Jan 22, 2024 / 05:11 AM EST

Updated: Jan 22, 2024 / 02:13 PM EST

Travel Status Information  

Stay on top of driving conditions and travel alerts by checking these resources before you head out. 

For the complete, up-to-date list of Indiana travel alerts, go to the Indiana Department of Homeland Security’s website. To see road conditions, highway cameras, where snow plows are and much more, check the Indiana Department of Transportation’s TrafficWise page .

Advisory: The lowest level of local travel advisory, means that routine travel or activities may be restricted.

Watch: Means that conditions are threatening to the safety of the public. During a “watch” local travel advisory, only essential travel.

Warning: The highest level of local travel advisory, means that travel may be restricted to emergency management workers only.

Ohio  

For Ohio residents or those traveling there, the Ohio Department of Transportation offers real-time traffic updates on its website.   

Sheriff’s department and EMA Facebook pages are also a valuable resource:

• Defiance County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page  
• Mercer County Sheriff’s Department Facebook page  
• Paulding County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page
• Van Wert County EMA  Facebook page
• Williams County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page

Drive Safely, Check the Conditions

Make sure to adjust your driving and your speed according to the driving conditions. Slow down and increase the distance between your car and those in front of you. Approach all intersections carefully in case other drivers slide through red lights.

Do NOT call law enforcement for road and weather updates. INDOT has several ways for drivers to check conditions before they head out on the road:

• Visit http://www.trafficwise.in.gov.
• Call toll-free: 800-261-ROAD (7623) for INDOT’s TrafficWise Traveler Information Service.
• Visit Indiana Department of Transportation Northeast Facebook.
• Follow @INDOTNortheast on X

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