Noble County’s Health Department has responded to a recent surge in COVID-19 cases in the county with a new public health order.

Much of Northwest Indiana returned to the highest alert level on the state’s COVID map this week, and Noble is among the counties in the red. Along with the strictest state restrictions for red counties from the governor’s office, a new pubic order for Noble County goes into effect Saturday and expires at the end of the month.

Noble County’s bars, restaurants and other social venues , as well as gyms and fitness centers face specific restrictions. You can read the full order by clicking here.