Articles tagged as: COVID-19
May 19, 2020
Vehicle Traffic Allowed Back in Eagle Creek Park Thursday
Beginning Thursday, IndyParks will allow vehicles back inside Eagle Creek Park.
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Coronavirus: Holcomb Draws Ire For No Work Share Option, 2020 Gen Con Canceled
The Indiana State Department of Health reported 57 additional confirmed deaths on Tuesday, bringing the state's total to 1,678. The state announced more than 28,000 total confirmed cases, with more than 189,000 Hoosiers tested.
Read MoreMay 19, 2020
Governor Holcomb Draws Ire For No Work Share Unemployment Option
The Indiana Chamber of Commerce says it's disappointed the governor's office has not decided to implement a work share program. It's a common system in other states that lets workers keep jobs while accessing some unemployment benefits.
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Gen Con Cancels 2020 Convention, Plans Virtual Events
On Tuesday, the tabletop game convention announced it was canceling the in-person event in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreMay 18, 2020
Artist Jamie Pawlus Sends Simple, Meaningful Message Through Her Work
Indianapolis creative Jamie Pawlus makes what she calls "Transit Art" -- large installation pieces using words and phrases that make people think as they are on the way from point A to point B. She spoke with WFYI's Jill Ditmire about her most recent installations.
Read MoreMay 18, 2020
Lilly Endowment Grant To Help Early Learning Centers Deal With Virus
The Lilly Endowment is providing a $15.7 million grant to Indiana's largest early childhood education nonprofit to reinforce child care opportunities, especially for vulnerable children, amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Read MoreMay 18, 2020
New COVID-19 Testing Sites Set To Open In Marion County
Two new COVID-19 community testing sites will offer drive-through and walk-up testing in areas of Marion County most impacted by the virus.
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Recovered COVID-19 Patients Donate Plasma
Patients who have fully recovered from COVID-19 may be able to help other people currently fighting the disease by donating their plasma.
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Indiana Has First Case Of Children's Inflammatory Syndrome Linked To COVID-19
Indiana has its first confirmed case of a new condition known as multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children.
Read MoreMay 18, 2020
New Program To Cover Business PPE Costs
The RESTART grants provide up to $5 million in reimbursements for private Marion County businesses with 150 employees or less.
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