Articles tagged as: COVID-19
September 16, 2020
Indianapolis Appropriates Final CARES Act Funds
The final round of federal CARES Act funding will be distributed in Indianapolis.
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Working Parents And Closed Schools: The Childcare Struggle During COVID-19
With some school districts operating remotely, parents are scrambling to find childcare. Childcare centers are trying to meet the demand while also operating as safely as possible during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreSeptember 15, 2020
State Paralyzed Over Conflicting COVID-19 Relief Funding Guidance
The Trump administration continually sends guidance to the states over how they can spend federal CARES Act funding. But that can often confuse more than it helps.
Read MoreSeptember 15, 2020
IPS Reopen Plan: PreK-5 Full-Time In Class, Grades 6-12 Hybrid Schedule
Students at Indianapolis Public Schools could begin a phased-in return to the classroom on Oct. 5 if the COVID-19 infection rate in Marion County remains stable.
Read MoreSeptember 14, 2020
State Health Officials Urge Flu Shots to Help Hospitals With Pandemic
State health officials are urging Hoosiers to get a flu shot this fall. The recommendation is an effort to keep flu numbers low during the coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreSeptember 14, 2020
As Schools Reopen Amid COVID-19, Teachers Worry About Their Mental Health
Teaching is already challenging enough without a pandemic shaking up how the classroom operates. As schools reopen, many districts are focused on keeping their staff and students safe from COVID-19. But the pandemic is also taking a toll on teachers' mental health.
Read MoreSeptember 14, 2020
Eli Lilly Says Anti-Inflammatory Drug May Shorten COVID-19 Recovery Time
Eli Lilly announced the results Monday from a 1,000-person study sponsored by the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. The result have not yet been published or reviewed by independent scientists.
Read MoreSeptember 14, 2020
Indiana Developing Virus Vaccine Eligibility Criteria
If the vaccine is distributed to each state based on its share of the U.S. population, Indiana might receive only 300,000 doses initially for its 6.7 million residents.
Read MoreSeptember 14, 2020
U.S. Sen. Mike Braun Won't Support Help For Indiana State Budget
State budget officials project Indiana will have a $1 billion hole in its budget by the end of the current fiscal year, even with the state's significant financial reserves.
Read MoreSeptember 14, 2020
Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush Tests Positive For COVID-19
Rush is the highest-ranking state official whos publicly announced a positive COVID-19 test.
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