Articles tagged as: COVID-19
May 15, 2020
Small Business PPE Marketplace Prepares To Send 12,000 Additional Orders Next Week
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation says 10,000 packages of personal protective equipment have been delivered to small businesses in the state.
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Indiana Has Paid $1.4 Billion In Unemployment, But System Still Plagued With Issues
The agency says it has greatly increased its capacity to resolve more issues through automation and increased staffing. However, a single claim could have multiple issues that prevent it from being resolved.
Read MoreMay 14, 2020
In Rural America, Hospitals Still Fear COVID-19 Outbreaks
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, some of the biggest outbreaks have been concentrated in urban areas, like New York City and Chicago. But rural America isn't immune to the virus -- and many areas are already dealing with a scarcity of health care.
Read MoreMay 14, 2020
New Claims Continue To Fall But Unemployment May Still Be Growing
A little more than 30,000 Hoosiers applied for unemployment benefits last week as the economic impact of COVID-19 drags on. That adds to the quarter of a million people who continue to get unemployment benefits from the state.
Read MoreMay 14, 2020
You Asked How Faith Communities Are Preparing To Reopen. We've Got Answers.
Members of the Indiana 2020 Two-Way asked us how different places of worship and religious organizations are approaching reopening in-person services. So, Indiana Public Broadcasting and All IN went to work to answer some of those questions by gathering a panel of experts
Read MoreMay 14, 2020
Community Health Reports Positive Trends
Hospitals in Central Indiana are a key part of COVID-19 response. Community Health Network has now charted some positive trends.
Read MoreMay 14, 2020
Coronavirus: State Teacher Union Pushes For Pay, Unemployment May Still Be Growing
The Indiana State Department of Health reported 26 additional confirmed deaths on Wednesday, bringing the states total to 1,508. The state announced more than 26,000 total confirmed cases, with more than 160,000 Hoosiers tested.
Read MoreMay 14, 2020
Millions Of Pigs Will Be Euthanized As Pandemic Cripples Meatpacking Plants
As the pandemic wreaks havoc on the meat industry, hog farmers anticipate they'll soon be forced to euthanize millions of pigs unable to be sent for processing.
Read MoreMay 13, 2020
Indiana Won't Name Nursing Homes With COVID-19 Outbreaks
States have created a patchwork of requirements for providing information about COVID-19 outbreaks. Some states tell the public where cases and deaths have occurred. Others, like Indiana, only report the total number of cases and deaths at these facilities, and leave more detailed notification to the companies.
Read MoreMay 13, 2020
How This Nursing Aide Navigates A New Grief During COVID-19
Steven Abdo, a nurse aide at Oaknoll Retirement Residence in Iowa City for four years, explains what it's like to work with residents who don't know when they can see their families again.
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