We aim to provide readers with the most accurate, relevant, and timely information on COVID-19. To that end, South Bend Voice is publishing the following information directly from the CDC. We also encourage you to visit the CDC’s website.
Two of the largest school districts in the region are closing starting on Tuesday, March 17. The schools are trying to limit the spread of coronavirus. South Bend and Elkhart students will have classes on Monday. In South Bend, teachers are expected to instruct their students on how to use Chromebooks for e-learning. South Bend’s…
As with any emergency, there will be a minority who refuse to heed warnings from experts. However, it’s one thing to put your own well-being at risk. It’s another thing to put others at risk. Case in point: the COVID-19 pandemic has attracted a mixed response from citizens, government officials, and the media. Early on,…
The St. Joseph County Public Library is among the local institutions taking preventative measures against coronavirus. To that effect, they have canceled all programs and meeting room bookings through April 18. Branches are still open during regular business hours. The library’s leadership says that branches are asking employees and volunteers to stay home if sick….
The city of South Bend has announced a number of measures to mitigate the spread of coronavirus and protect city employees. The city said that it is limiting non-essential work travel, allowing remote work for some employees, and taking other precautions. “It’s important that we all take steps to protect the health and wellbeing of…
The University of Notre Dame has canceled classes – both in-person and online – for the week of March 15. In addition, the university is suspending in-person classes until “at least April 13.” No cases of coronavirus have been reported on campus, although the university says that “the probability that it will spread to our…
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced today that Chicago’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade will be delayed to prevent further spread of the coronavirus. The decision was made following guidance from public health experts, including the CDC. The St. Patrick’s Day parades and associated activities “present very unique circumstances for Chicago,” the mayor…
Indiana University announced today that all of its campuses will replace in-person classes with remote learning for two weeks. The school is trying to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The changes start after spring break. In a statement, IU President Michael McRobbie said that the university “has been actively monitoring the rapidly evolving novel coronavirus…
