Articles tagged as: COVID-19
January 24, 2022
Indiana schools with mask mandates are no longer required to do contact tracing
The Indiana Department of Health previously required all schools to report positive cases and close contacts to the state. But schools with mask mandates in place now only have to report the positive cases.
Read MoreJanuary 23, 2022
Rural Hoosier communities rally as COVID-19 worsens child care crisis for parents, providers
COVID-19 has only added to challenges many child care providers face, especially in rural
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January 21, 2022
Marion County delays jury trials' return amid COVID-19 cases
Court officials in Marion County announced Thursday that jury trials would resume "with a phased in approach" starting Jan. 31.
Read MoreJanuary 21, 2022
Expanded ICU capacity 'new norm' for hospitals navigating two years of COVID-19
It's normal for hospitals to expand intensive care unit capacity, especially during flu seasons. To do so requires health care staff, supplies and space. But hospitals say they've already been running at capacity for the last two years, largely because of the effects of COVID-19.
Read MoreJanuary 20, 2022
Indiana surpasses 1.5 million confirmed COVID-19 cases, but sees early signs of slowing
With Thursday's update from the Indiana Department of Health, Indiana surpassed 1.5 million confirmed COVID-19 cases. The state hit that milestone just one week after surpassing 1.4 million.
Read MoreJanuary 20, 2022
All 92 Indiana counties reach top COVID-19 spread risk level
The color-coded coronavirus risk map on the Indiana Department of Health's dashboard showed that as of Wednesday the entire state was in the highest-risk red category, which indicates very high community spread of COVID-19.
Read MoreJanuary 19, 2022
Current COVID surge also affecting Indiana prisons
In early January, fewer than 100 incarcerated people had the virus. As of Wednesday, the Indiana Department of Correction reported 571 positive cases.
Read MoreJanuary 18, 2022
Indiana vaccine exemption bill advances, faces GOP hurdles
The Republican-dominated Indiana House voted 57-35 largely along party lines in favor of the bill, sending it to the Senate for consideration.
Read MoreJanuary 18, 2022
'Why are you telling me how to run my business?' HB 1001 frustrates, confuses some employers
Under the bill, which is set for a House vote Tuesday, businesses are allowed to require employees to be vaccinated. But if they do so, they'd have to accept four exemptions.
Read MoreJanuary 18, 2022
Indiana fully vaccinated its first Hoosier a year ago. Where are we now?
Indiana fully vaccinated its first Hoosier a year ago Tuesday, on Jan. 18, 2021. But where does the state stand now?
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