According to the Indiana State Department of Health, at least 36 Elkhart County residents died from COVID-19 in October. Previously, the most deadly month had been July, with its 31 COVID-19 deaths.
The worsening outbreak’s effects are felt at local hospitals, where overworked staff members are getting sick and being forced to quarantine, decreasing the hospitals’ ability to offer care while the demand for COVID-19 beds is growing.
In addition, Elkhart Mayor Rod Roberson has tested positive for the novel coronavirus and is experiencing mild symptoms.
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