August's new cases have continued their climb, reporting more than 5,000 new cases for the first time since Jan. 9. With the data reported Friday, Indiana has reported more than 70,000 new cases in August.

State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lindsay Weaver host a virtual media briefing to provide updates on COVID-19 and it impact on Indiana.

State health officials are encouraging eligible Hoosiers to get a third shot of the COVID-19 vaccine. This additional dose is different from the booster shots recently announced by the Biden administration.

Many Hoosier K-12 schools have stopped reporting COVID-19 data to the state, as required.

State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box and Indiana Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lindsey Weaver shut down misinformation Friday that an antibiotic to treat animals could be used against COVID-19.

The state's largest health system says affected patients are being notified and their procedures will be rescheduled in about three weeks.

The Indiana Department of Health reported more than 5,000 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, crossing yet another milestone in its late summer surge.

According to the state's vaccine dashboard, only about half of Indiana’s long-term care workers are currently vaccinated.

Rockport Elementary School in Spencer County has entered its second week of virtual learning with more than half of its students and staff members in COVID-19 quarantine.

Local school board members are on the frontline of what is a health crisis at its core. Some school board members and superintendents across the state speak of a tough spot they’re put in. Some convey a message of confidence that things will be under control soon but others question why public health officials are not making these decisions in the middle of a resurging global pandemic.