Articles tagged as: COVID-19
April 20, 2020
'Artivist' Quiana Quarles Talks About Her Message -- In Art And Action -- Amid The Pandemic
WFYI's Jill Ditmire spoke with multimedia artist Quiana Quarles about the public health crisis and her message, in art and action.
Read MoreApril 20, 2020
What Happens When Utility Shut-Offs Resume? Let's Discuss It, Consumer Advocates Say
The state says utilities aren't allowed to disconnect water, sewer, or electricity to their customers until the emergency order has lifted. Uncertainty over when that might happen is worrying both utilities and consumer advocates.
Read MoreApril 20, 2020
Indiana May Soon Allow Elective Surgeries Again
The latest extension of Gov. Eric Holcomb's "Stay-At-Home" order may allow health care facilities to begin doing elective surgeries.
Read MoreApril 20, 2020
Indiana Supreme Court Shields Some Stimulus Money From Creditors
The Indiana Supreme Court issued an order Monday to shield, at least in part, federal COVID-19 stimulus checks from creditors.
Read MoreApril 20, 2020
Coronavirus: 'Stay-At-Home' Extended, Indiana Supreme Court Shields Some Stimulus Money
The Indiana State Department of Health reported seven additional deaths Monday, bringing the state's total to 569. State Health Commissioner Kris Box says deaths reported to the state are often lower over weekends. The state announced more than 11,500 total confirmed cases, with almost 65,000 Hoosiers tested.
Read MoreApril 20, 2020
Internet Companies Should Lift Access Barriers For Students, Says Indiana Congressman, Mayor
An Indiana Congressman and Indianapolis' mayor are concerned some families can't access broadband internet at a time when students are homebound and expected to continue their education during the coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreApril 20, 2020
Can I Go For A Walk? Here's What A 'Stay-At-Home' Order Really Does
Gov. Eric Holcomb announced an extension of his Stay-At-Home order for Indiana Monday through May 1. The most recent update loosens regulations on elective surgeries.
Read MoreApril 19, 2020
Coronavirus: Holcomb To Extend 'Stay-At-Home,' Protesters Push To Reopen Economy
The Indiana State Department of Health reported 59 additional deaths over the weekend, bringing the state's total to 562. The state announced more than 11,000 total confirmed cases, with more than 61,000 Hoosiers tested.
Read MoreApril 18, 2020
Hundreds Protest 'Stay-At-Home' Order Outside Governor's Mansion
Protesters lined the street in front of the governors mansion Saturday waving American flags and holding signs as supporters honked in passing. They say the plan to slowly reopen businesses in less than two weeks isn't fast enough.
Read MoreApril 17, 2020
After Getting COVID, Med Student Looks Forward To Treating Patients
David Vega is a fourth-year medical student at the Indiana University School of Medicine. Earlier this year, he was in Africa for one of his courses. He had heard about the coronavirus spreading in China, but didn't think much of it until his symptoms started a few days after he retuned to Indiana.
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