Articles tagged as: COVID-19
May 22, 2020
Officials In Ohio Apologize For Advice On COVID Masks For African-Americans
Health officials in the Ohio county that includes Columbus have apologized after releasing a document advising African-Americans to avoid face coverings that might be interpreted as being "associated with gang symbolism."
Read MoreMay 22, 2020
Indianapolis To House Homeless At High Risk For COVID-19
Indianapolis recently announced plans to house people experiencing homelessness who are high risk for COVID-19. It's part of a three-pronged effort that also provides resources to encampments and assists shelter expansion.
Read MoreMay 22, 2020
Visual Artist Benny Sanders Finding Balance In Isolation
Though many businesses and restaurants are now able to reopen, arts and entertainment venues remain closed. And while some creative's find blessings in isolation, others feel the curse. Visual artist Benny Sanders finds himself somewhere in between.
Read MoreMay 22, 2020
You Asked: How Do I Stay Safe From COVID As States Reopen?
We're continuing to answer questions about the coronavirus and COVID-19, and lately there have been a lot about states reopening. As that happens, how can you stay safe? And do the rules about masks, hand-washing and social distancing still apply?
Read MoreMay 22, 2020
Indiana Jobless Rate Hits 16.9% With Coronavirus Closures
The Indiana jobless rate was higher than the 14.7 percent national rate. April's mark was much worse than the state's peak unemployment rate of 11 percent in 2010 during the last recession, according to federal statistics released Friday.
Read MoreMay 22, 2020
Owner Of Long-Term Care Facilities Commissions Independent Review
American Senior Communities runs the facilities for Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County.
Read MoreMay 22, 2020
Not All People In High-Risk Populations Need To Get Tested, Box Says
As Indiana added more COVID testing sites, it expanded the categories of people who could get tested. That eventually included people in high-risk groups, regardless of whether they showed symptoms.
Read MoreMay 22, 2020
Indiana Hits Record-Breaking Unemployment Rate In April
Aprils 16.9 percent unemployment rate smashes the previous record of 12.6 percent, recorded in 1982.
Read MoreMay 22, 2020
As Indiana Reopens, Child Care Providers Worry For Their Future
Child care is an essential service for many families, and some providers have been forced to close by the pandemic while others worry about what future demand will look like as businesses begin reopening their doors.
Read MoreMay 22, 2020
Holcomb Announces State Agency Cutbacks In Response To Revenue Shortfall
State agencies are being asked to review operations, space, travel and hiring to cut their budgets by 15 percent.
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