ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. -- The St. Joseph County Department of Health announced another COVID-19 related death.

The county has 531 total cases, 13 deaths and 181 people who have recovered.

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

• Practice extreme physical distancing.
  • Maintain at least 6ft 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.
• Adhere to the current Stay-at-Home order which has been extended to May 1, 2020.