Articles tagged as: COVID-19
April 29, 2020
Local Nonprofits Impacted By Pandemic
Local nonprofits shifted services to serve people in need during the pandemic. A new analysis highlights what these groups had to change to remain effective.
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Holcomb Supports Trump's Executive Order To Reopen Meat Processing Facilities
President Donald Trump declared meat processing plants "critical infrastructure" to keep facilities operating through the COVID-19 crisis. Indiana is home to two pork production facilities that have closed temporarily due to increased cases among workers.
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Holcomb Says Changes To Statewide 'Stay-At-Home' Order Will be Announced Friday
The governor has not specified his planned modifications, but indicated more workplaces and businesses could reopen while under guidelines such as requiring masks, additional spacing between employees and frequent cleanings.
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Coronavirus Changing How Local Real Estate Agents Work
Spring is often the best time of year to buy or sell a home, but the pandemic slowed real estate transactions this year.
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Upgrade Your Calls With NPR-Themed Zoom Backgrounds
If you're less than enthusiastic about your boss glimpsing your personal space, or you're just looking to switch it up from your boring bedroom wall, we've got you covered with ten NPR-themed Zoom backgrounds.
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Coronavirus: State To Launch Contact-Tracing Call Center, Employers Prepare To Reopen
The Indiana State Department of Health reported 63 additional confirmed deaths on Wednesday, bringing the state's total to 964. The state announced more than 17,100 total confirmed cases, with more than 91,500 Hoosiers tested.
Read MoreApril 28, 2020
Visual Artist Shamira Wilson Creates Art With Unique Perspective On Place And Connection
From WFYI's Arts and Culture Desk, Jill Ditmire spoke with visual artist Shamira Wilson about how she uses her experiences with space to adjust to the stresses of social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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$1.5M From Mayor's E-Fund To Help 39K Students Get Online For School
A fund created by the Indianapolis Mayors office will distribute $1.5 million to public schools in Marion County to help low-income students get computers and internet service for their remote e-learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance Refunds Some Money To Auto Policy Holders
An Indiana auto insurer is one of several across the country returning money to clients during the coronavirus pandemic. This comes as many are traveling less due to "Stay-At-Home" orders.
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Drive-By Protest At Westville Correctional Facility, Protestors Say Poor Conditions Pose Health Risk
Roughly 100 cars circled the Westville Correctional Facility Tuesday in protest of what the drivers say are dangerous health conditions regarding COVID-19 within the prison.
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