Articles tagged as: COVID-19
May 6, 2020
Indianapolis Leaders Clarify Local COVID-19 Restrictions As State Begins To Reopen
City leaders say Marion County's restrictions remain in place until at least May 15, including those on gatherings at places of worship, despite state orders easing restrictions.
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Indiana Senate Democrats Call For Enforcement Of Workplace Safety Guidelines
In a Facebook Live event, local union leaders told senators theyve been working with employers to develop protection plans for workers for weeks. However, many say they still struggle to get adequate personal protective equipment.
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Is The Pandemic Leading To Less Pollution In Indiana? It's Hard To Say
Fewer cars on the road due to the COVID-19 pandemic has led to better air quality in many parts of the world. But state officials say its harder to tell what impact "Stay-At-Home" orders have had on air quality in Indiana overall.
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How Education Leaders Are Talking About Reopening Indiana Schools
While the state has yet to decide when and how K-12 schools can bring people back to campuses, state leaders are looking at key considerations for next school year.
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Holcomb Supports Local, County Governments Delaying Religious Services Exception
Gov. Eric Holcomb says he fully supports county and local governments delaying worship services in the state, following Marion and Monroe counties extending their "Stay-At-Home" orders.
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Expanded Testing Begins In Indiana Through Partnership With OptumServe
The state's COVID-19 testing partnership with OptumServe Health Services launched Wednesday at 20 sites across the state.
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Coronavirus: State Launches Expanded Testing, Schools Chief Talks School Reopening
The Indiana State Department of Health reported 51 additional confirmed deaths on Wednesday, bringing the state's total to 1,264. The state announced nearly 22,000 total confirmed cases, with more than 120,000 Hoosiers tested.
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Artist, Designer Omar Rashan Making The Most Of The Pandemic Challenges For Business, Family And Art
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a catalyst for many creatives to learn new skills and approaches to their crafts. WFYIs Jill Ditmire spoke over the phone with visual artist and commercial designer Omar Rashan about how he's making the most of the challenge -- for his business, his family, and his art.
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University Labs Help States Increase COVID-19 Testing Capacity
As states move toward reopening their economies, officials are emphasizing the need to expand their capacity to test for COVID-19. But many say their efforts to ramp up testing are still being hampered by a shortage of supplies.
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Notre Dame's Athletic Director Weighs In On What The Fall Sports Season May Look Like
University of Notre Dame Athletic Director Jack Swarbrick says the school is looking to the NCAA to figure out how to regulate and keep competitions and records as fair as possible.
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