Monroe County, City of Bloomington Lower COVID Restrictions

On May 14, the Monroe County Health Department issued a  press release that it would be rescinding current COVID restrictions and guidelines effective May 17, 2021. Also effective May 17th, the City of Bloomington issued Executive Order 20-04 rescinding Executive...

Drug Overdoses Rising In Monroe and Across Country

The Herald-Times recently reported that Monroe County accidental overdoses have more than doubled in the last year. Though experts believe that the pandemic is likely a contributing cause, there are multiple possibilities for the escalation including inconsistent...

Catholic Charities Sees 300% Increase in Mental Health Requests

  In a recent press release, Catholic Charities Bloomington (CCB) shared that their requests for mental health services experienced a 300% increase due to the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The release states, “Between 2019 and 2021, the number...

COVID Questions, Myths, and FAQs

    Monroe County and the City of Bloomington relaxed mask mandates and gathering limits on Monday, May 17; however, some retailers and local businesses may still require donning a mask before entering their establishment.  The Transportation Security...