Articles tagged as: COVID-19
May 7, 2020
Indiana Officials Warn Of Potential Coronavirus Flareup
Indiana officials warned Thursday those eager to resume normal activities that the coronavirus outbreak could turn for the worse again.
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Demand For Energy Is Down Due To COVID-19, Utilities Rely More On Renewables
Because some businesses have shut down due to COVID-19, states in the central part of the country are using less energy. That likely means cleaner air from utilities.
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Unemployment Application Numbers Fall, But Agency Still Struggles With Phone Calls
Nearly 44,000 Hoosiers filed initial claims for unemployment benefits last week. While that number declines, the Department of Workforce Development is still struggling to handle high call volumes.
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Coronavirus: State Clarifies Reopening For Bars, Lower Demand For Energy Due To Virus
The Indiana State Department of Health reported 31 additional confirmed deaths on Thursday, bringing the states total to 1,295. The state announced more than 22,500 total confirmed cases, with nearly 125,000 Hoosiers tested.
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For This Doctor, Keeping Family Safe Means Avoiding COVID-19 Patients
Physicians Gabriel and Sarah Bosslet have been married almost 20 years. Sarah was diagnosed early this year with breast cancer. Soon, the world began dealing with another health crisis: the coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreMay 6, 2020
Prosecutor Says Office Is Following Public Safety Orders While Continuing As Many Cases As Possible
COVID-19 impacts operations at courts in Marion County. WFYI's Jill Sheridan spoke with Prosecutor Ryan Mears about ways his office shifted operations to follow public safety orders and continue as many cases as possible.
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Local Organization's 'Death Cafes' Encourage Dialogue About Death And Dying
Indiana Pagan Community Outreach and Dialogue has offered programs on death and dying for years, called "Death Cafes." It aims to help during the COVID-19 pandemic by moving the conversation to a virtual meeting on Friday.
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Indiana Warns About False, Misleading Virus Cleaning Claims
Indiana residents should be wary about false or misleading claims some companies are making about their ability to combat the spread of the coronavirus with disinfectants or cleaning services, state officials said.
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High School To Hold Graduation At Speedway
Speedway High School will hold this year's graduation ceremony at the nearby Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Indiana Launching New Coronavirus Testing At 20 Sites Today
Indianas expanded coronavirus testing program is set to start Wednesday at 20 sites around the state, although those tests still wont be available to everybody.
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