Indianapolis Fire Department Battalion Chief Rita Reith explains IFD policy and procedural changes, and what people can do to help when they call for emergency services

The original "stay-at-home" orders issued by Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett in March were set to expire April 6.

Elected officials in Johnson County hosted a virtual press conference Thursday to update local COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions, including a new "stay-at-home" order.

Indiana's attorney general said Thursday that dozens of Hoosiers have contacted his office to complain about merchants charging exorbitant prices for toilet paper, food, cleaning products and other essential items during the coronavirus pandemic.

This past weekend residents were out of luck if they wanted to purchase games, books, music and other non-essential items locally.

The Indiana State Department of Health reported 13 additional deaths Thursday, bringing the states total to 78. The state announced a total of more than 3,000 confirmed cases, with more than 16,000 Hoosiers tested.

The FBI is warning people to watch for scams targeting federal stimulus payments tied to the coronavirus outbreak. Last week, the federal government passed legislation that would provide checks to most Americans for as much as $1,200.

Indiana officials say the state's capacity to test people for COVID-19 is increasing, even as the growth in testing slowed over the last few days.

The Families First Coronavirus Relief Act applies to private businesses with 500 or less employees and some public agencies, too. It requires that employers give workers up to two weeks of paid sick leave if they are diagnosed with COVID-19 or have symptoms and are seeking a diagnosis

The philanthropic organization is giving about $30 million to Indiana United Ways to help statewide. Additional funding will go to the United Way of Central Indiana.