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Possible Russian Corona-virus Vaccine?
posted 3 months ago by North Township Trustee's Office from North Township Trustees Office
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As economies continue to shrink, cases of corona-virus continue to rise, and citizens grow impatient about not being able go outdoors, Russia claims to have the solution. Russia announced last Wednesday, that it has created a vaccine that is "safer than coming into contact with the corona-virus and the consequences…
Read MoreSecond Wave of Corona-Virus Soon To Come?
posted 3 months ago by North Township Trustee's Office from North Township Trustees Office
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Greece has officially declared that it is "formally" in its second wave of the Corona-virus. It's rising cases and announcement has caused many nearby countries to enter into a bit of a frenzy, including Italy, Spain, and France.
France has taken offensive measures by instituting mandatory mask policies in high…
Read MoreIndiana Schools: Possible Delayed Re-Open
posted 3 months ago by North Township Trustee's Office from North Township Trustees Office
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As the 2020 school year approaches, very little has been heard from teachers on returning to schools. Recently, the Indiana chapter of the American Federation of Teachers said "schools should reopen for in-person instruction only if teachers and school staff are provided with adequate personal protective equipment, funding is provided…
Read MoreIndiana Mask Policy Extension
posted 3 months ago by North Township Trustee's Office from North Township Trustees Office
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Late last month, Governor of Indiana, Eric Holocmb, implemented strict guidelines to the public to help prevent spreading of the corona virus. Despite all safety measures, the virus has managed to weasel it's way into our lives and spread. The continued increase has backed the governor into a corner and…
Read MoreIndiana 65,000 Total COVID-19 Cases
posted 3 months ago by North Township Trustee's Office from North Township Trustees Office
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Covid-19 Rate of Positive Tests are Dropping in Indiana
posted 5 months ago by North Township Trustee's Office from North Township Trustees Office
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As Indiana has begun to open its economy after weeks of being on lock down, we are beginning to see a light come through the darkness. According to John's Hopkins University data, the rate of positive tests are dropping in Indiana. At the states highest point of testing, 22% of…
Read MoreMilk and Cereal Distribution
posted 5 months ago by North Township Trustee's Office from North Township Trustees Office
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The Northwest Indiana Food Bank will be having a milk (take as many as you need) and cereal boxes (2 cereal boxes per household) Tuesday, June 9th 5PM-8PM 6490 Broadway, Merrillville.
Tuesday, June 9th 5PM-8PM 6490 Broadway, Merrillville
Tuesday, June 9th 5PM-8PM 6490 Broadway, Merrillville
Riot Curfew Lifting
posted 5 months ago by North Township Trustee's Office from North Township Trustees Office
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Following Geroge Floyd's death, protests sprang up across the country. While the protests began peacefully, once night time came, they turned violent. Such riots occurred along the state line border of Illinois and Indiana. On Saturday, May 30th, Mayor of Hammond, Thomas McDermott, enacted an executive order after looting, vandalism,…
Read MoreEmergency Disaster Relief Event 5/20/20 1 PM Wicker Park Social Center
posted 6 months ago by North Township Trustee's Office from North Township Trustees Office
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Frank J. Mrvan, North Township Trustee will be hosting Emergency Disaster Relief event Wednesday May 20 at 1 PM at the Wicker Memorial Park Social Center 2215 Ridge Rd. Highland, IN 46322. Mops, buckets, gloves, bleach, and masks will be given away wile supplies last. Please share this information with…
Read MoreMultisystem Inflammatory Syndrome Linked to COVID
posted 6 months ago by North Township Trustee's Office from North Township Trustees Office
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As many know, positive Covid-19 cases found in children are rare. Even less so, is the need for hospitalization for people under the age of 18 years old. Recently, Europe and North America has been seeing cases of somethings that's called Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in children. This syndrome is presented…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Possible Symptoms
posted 6 months ago by North Township Trustee's Office from North Township Trustees Office
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Recent autopsies and reports have made it known that the Corona-virus may be an even larger mystery than previously though. New syndromes have been attributed to Covid-19 that have doctors puzzled such as Blood clots, mutli-system organ failure, and "Covid toes."
Blood Clots - Reports from the University of Minnesota…
Read More19,701 Hoosiers Recovering from COVID-19
posted 6 months ago by North Township Trustee's Office from North Township Trustees Office
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We thought it would be best to share some positive news surrounding COVID-19 in Indiana. Although there are no confirmed numbers the number of recovered patients, we thought it would be best to make some approximations on how many Hoosiers have recovered from the Corona-virus to give a moment of…
Read MoreNorth Township Hand Sanitizer Drive-thru
posted 6 months ago by North Township Trustee's Office from North Township Trustees Office
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Thursday, May 14th at 10 AM Wicker Memorial Park Social Center 2215 Ridge Rd. Highland, IN 46322
Thursday, May 14th at 10 AM Wicker Memorial Park Social Center 2215 Ridge Rd. Highland, IN 46322
The North Township is partnering with Pleasant View and Northwest Indiana Information Sharing & Security Alliance…
Read MoreHealth Insurance Enrollement
posted 6 months ago by North Township Trustee's Office from North Township Trustees Office
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You may access Insurance navigators and or make a telehealth appointment by calling 219-765-4005
You may access Insurance navigators and or make a telehealth appointment by calling 219-765-4005
Thousands of fellow Hoosiers have filed for unemployment and do no longer have health insurance. As a result, these people are eligible…
Read MoreLake County Testing Drive-thru
posted 6 months ago by North Township Trustee's Office from North Township Trustees Office
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Drive thru testing will be available through Saturday 9 A.M. - 5 P.M. at 1231 E. Gostlin St. Hammond, IN 46327
This testing location is asking that only symptomatic persons drive-thru to be examined.
Symptoms include: fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, headache, muscle pain, chills and loss of…
Read MoreEmergency Information
EMERGENCY: 911
NORTH TOWNSHIP CORONA VIRUS RESPONSE TEAM (219) 306-1344
North Township Trustees Office: 219-932-2530 North Township. Wicker Memorial Park. Oak Hill Cemetary.
CDC Center for Disease Control
Indiana State Health Department
Please visit this site for local COVID-19 updates! Hammond, IN. Updates
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A World of Pentecost Ministries
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Town of Munster
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North Township Trustee Office
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North Township Trustees Office
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SRC Virtual Operations Support Team
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caitria
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North Township Trustee's Office
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Dennis Simala
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bridgesk@ntto.net
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