Articles tagged as: coronavirus
May 21, 2020
Box Says State Can't Test Every Nursing Home Resident As White House Recommends
The state has repeatedly been pressured to release the names of long-term care facilities that have positive COVID-19 cases. But state officials refuse to do so. Box insists she's not trying to protect anyone by shielding the information.
Read MoreMay 21, 2020
Eased Orders Mean DNR Campgrounds, Inns Will Reopen Friday
The state Department of Natural Resources said all of its campgrounds, property-operated cabins, camper cabins and inns would reopen Friday under the eased restrictions approved by Gov. Eric Holcomb.
Read MoreMay 21, 2020
Hunting In Indiana Is Up During The COVID-19 Pandemic
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has seen an increase in hunting licenses recently. It's the first time license sales have been up in several years.
Read MoreMay 21, 2020
Faith In Indiana Town Hall Calls For More COVID-19 Help
A diverse group of community members spoke at a digital town hall Thursday night, held by Faith in Indiana. Much of the discussion was focused on a need for more government assistance in the face of COVID-19.
Read MoreMay 21, 2020
Coronavirus: State Can't Test Every Nursing Home Resident, Unemployment Holds Steady
The Indiana State Department of Health reported 48 additional confirmed deaths on Thursday, bringing the state's total to 1,764. The state announced nearly 30,000 total confirmed cases, with nearly 203,000 Hoosiers tested.
Read MoreMay 21, 2020
Dubois County Dealing with COVID-19 Outbreak at Turkey Processing Plant
A week after an outbreak of COVID-19 at a turkey processing plant in Huntingburg, Dubois County health officials are confident the outbreak is contained to that facility.
Read MoreMay 20, 2020
AARP Pushes State For More Long-Term Care Facility Transparency
The group sent a letter today to Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb, the Indiana State Department of Health, and the Family and Social Services Administration calling for greater transparency.
Read MoreMay 20, 2020
Coronavirus: State Moves To Next Stage 3 Early, AARP Calls For Long-Term Care Transparency
The Indiana State Department of Health reported 38 additional confirmed deaths on Wednesday, bringing the states total to 1,716. The state announced more than 29,000 total confirmed cases, with more than 195,000 Hoosiers tested.
Read MoreMay 20, 2020
Famed Three Floyds Brewpub To Remain Closed Indefinitely
Nick Floyd said that despite the fact that Indiana is allowing businesses to reopen, he believes reopening Three Floyds Brewing's pub in Munster was too risky to employees and customers alike.
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