Articles tagged as: COVID-19
April 30, 2020
Weekly Unemployment Claims Numbers Continue to Fall
About 57,000 Hoosiers were among the 3.8 million Americans who filed to receive unemployment benefits last week according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
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1-To-1 Student Device Plan Will Cost IPS $12M
Just two months ago, the notion Indianapolis Public Schools would purchase a device for every student was barely a consideration. Now, plans are underway to spend $12 million to ensure every student has internet access and a device to use at home.
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Pence Visits Kokomo GM Plant, Applauds 'Inspiring' Effort To Make Ventilators
Vice President Mike Pence visited General Motors' Kokomo plant where the automaker, in partnership with medical device-maker Ventec, is producing 30,000 ventilators to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Coronavirus: Indiana Hits 1,000 COVID-19 Deaths, Pence Visits Kokomo GM Plant
The Indiana State Department of Health reported 44 additional confirmed deaths on Thursday, bringing the states total to 1,007. The state announced more than 17,800 total confirmed cases, with nearly 95,000 Hoosiers tested.
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The Voter Registration Deadline Is May 4. Here's What You Need To Vote In Indiana
Indiana residents must be registered to vote 29 days before each election. What do you need on Election Day? What do you need to register to vote? Can you vote if you're homeless?
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Fabric Artist Abi Ogle Talks About Her Work And The Sudden Popularity Of Sewing
The COVID-19 pandemic encouraged many to try their hand at making masks -- either for their own use or to donate to others. Using material and natural objects to create beautiful and functional pieces of art is a way of life for Indianapolis fabric artist Abi Ogle.
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Democratic Governor Candidate Woody Myers Says It's Too Soon For Businesses To Reopen
Gov. Eric Holcomb has indicated some businesses might be allowed to reopen in the coming days, if data shows health care systems arent being overwhelmed.
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Myers Proposes Small Business Support Plan That's Short On Specifics
Indiana Democratic gubernatorial candidate Woody Myers announced proposals Wednesday to provide more state-level support for Hoosier small businesses suffering from the COVID-19 crisis.
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Employers Begin To Plan Strategies To Reopen Safely
In a webinar hosted by the Indiana Chamber, employers were advised to take steps like providing handwashing stations, conducting daily temperature checks, and limiting access to communal areas.
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State To Launch Privately-Run Contact Tracing Call Center
Indiana will launch a privately-run call center to take the lead on contact tracing for COVID-19 -- interviewing positive patients and finding out who they've been around to track the spread of the virus.
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