Monroe County, Indiana

COVID-19 Infection
& Exposure Information

Find additional information here: CDC, CDC COVID-19 Video Series, and the Indiana Department of Health COVID-19 Dashboard. 

Monroe County Health Department COVID-19 Hotline: 812-349-2997

Are you needing your COVID Vaccination record? 
Proof of vaccination is available at Access Indiana: Scroll down to the "Indiana Vaccination Portal" tile, create an account, and download a vaccination certificate

For step-by-step instructions on how to get your COVID vaccination record, click HERE!

Press Releases & Regulation
- Press Releases & Local Regulations                                                         
- IDOH News Releases                                                                                 
- Governor Eric J. Holcomb: News Releases
- Governor Eric J. Holcomb: Executive Orders

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

- PPE Directory
*If Long-Term Care, Assisted Living, Home Health, or Clinic, contact our Public Health Preparedness Coordinator, Christina Kempf, at ckempf@co.monroe.in.us. 

COVID-19 Plan Submissions

- COVID-19 Sports Plan Template
- COVID-19 Residential, Communal Facilities Plan Template - COMING SOON!

What to do if you are sick:

If you experience symptoms such as fever, cough, or have difficulty breathing, and have been in close contact with a person known to have COVID-19, or if you have recently traveled from an area with an ongoing spread of COVID-19: 

• IU Health has a virtual clinic to offer individuals in Indiana regardless of age, free COVID-19 screening using the IU Health Virtual Visit App. Staffed 24/7 with IU Health Physicians, advance practice providers and registered nurses, the clinic will screen patients from home, potentially eliminating the need to visit physician offices, urgent cares or emergency departments. The team will recommend and facilitate appropriate pathways for care, and provide direct access and communication with local hospitals as medically appropriate. Coronavirus Virtual Visits Instruction Flyer.
• The CDC has a "Coronavirus Self-Checker" to use as a guide when making decisions and seeking appropriate medical care. This is an additional option to the IU Health Virtual Visit app to help someone determine the risk.
• OR Call ahead before visiting a doctor's office or emergency room.

If you have additional questions, you can call the Indiana Department of Health Call Center 24/7 toll free at 877-826-0011 (If you are the public press #1, provider press #2)

Resources:

Basic Needs: 

• Bloomington COVID-19 Resources
• Services for Individuals & Community-Wide Resources
• Food Resources Map
• FSSA Guidance for Various Programs
• Ecursos Comunitarios en Espanol  (Community Resources in Spanish)
• Call 211 or visit www.helpingbloomingtonmonroe.org 

Stress:

• Tips to Reduce COVID-19 Anxiety
• Coping with Stress - CDC
• Coping with Stress During Infections Disease Outbreaks - SAMHSA

Below are some national hotlines that might be helpful during this time:

• Disaster Distress Helpline: 800-985-5990
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255

Other:

• Social Distancing: Apps for Seniors Guide 

How to Protect Yourself:

• Remember - prevention for COVID-19 is the same for the flu! Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds!
  • Handwashing Video
• Handmade Masks - Directions and Drop-Off Locations
  
  

Click on the mask to visit the #WearItBtown page!