As of Tuesday, June 9, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in St. Joseph County is at 1,430.

Elkhart County saw a 350% increase in cases during the month of May, whereas St. Joseph County saw a 100% increase in cases during the same time period.

The Public Health Order that went into effect in May, requiring mandatory face masks while in indoor spaces where social distancing can’t be maintained is likely contributing to decreased transmission of COVID 19 in St. Joseph County compared to similar counties that have not adopted the order, according to the St. Joseph County Health Department.

For all COVID-19 testing sites in St. Joseph County, you can view an interactive map.

The St. Joseph County Department of Health urges the continuation of the following actions:

• Practice extreme physical distancing.
• Maintain at least 6 foot between individuals.
• Wearing a mask does NOT eliminate the need for physical distancing.
• Practice frequent and proper hand hygiene & cough etiquette.
• Wash hands often, for at least 20 seconds, with soap & water; coughing and sneezing into your sleeve.
• Stay home if ill.
• Abide by the current Public Health Order, requiring face coverings when going into an enclosed public space or business and when 6 feet of physical distance cannot be maintained within the enclosed public space or business.