Articles tagged as: COVID-19
April 6, 2020
Storefront Theatre, Community Partners Experience Domino Effect Of Pandemic
The Storefront Theatre in Broad Ripple opened its doors in June of 2019. WFYIs Jill Ditmire spoke with Artistic Director Ronan Marra about the domino effect of the public health crisis on the theater and its community partners.
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Riley Foundation Starts Emergency Fund During Virus Pandemic
The new relief fund is meant to provide families with emergency assistance for housing, utilities, transportation, medications, food and other necessities.
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Historical Society Collecting Items To Tell Story Of Virus
The historical society that's been documenting the state's past since 1830 is for the first time collecting documents at the exact time the historic event is unfolding.
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3 Residents Of Southern IN Nursing Home Die From COVID-19
An Indiana State Department of Health Strike Team went to the nursing home Wednesday to test residents as a precaution and assist in early detection.
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Purdue Prof Explains How Astronauts Cope With Isolation
Purdue professor Marshall Porterfield worked at NASA, teaching astronauts about living in restricted environments such as the International Space Station. The skills are surprisingly transferable to Indiana's stay-at-home order.
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As COVID-19 Spreads, It's Time To Discuss End Of Life Plan
Thousands of Americans have died from COVID-19, and many more still will. So doctors and health experts are telling people to plan ahead and talk to their family about a difficult topic: how they want to die.
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State Hasn't Yet Created Online Vote-By-Mail Application Process
Monday was supposed to be the voter registration deadline for Indiana's primary election. But COVID-19 changed all that.
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Holcomb Tweaks, Extends 'Stay-At-Home' Order Through April 20
Essential retail businesses, like grocery stores, can stay open. But they must now limit their customers to help observe social distancing guidelines and adjust hours to help accommodate older customers. Things are also changing for non-essential businesses.
Read MoreApril 5, 2020
Coronavirus: Holcomb To Extend 'Stay-At-Home' Order, Teachers React To Challenges
The Indiana State Department of Health reported 25 additional deaths over the weekend, bringing the states total to 127. The state announced a total of 4,411 confirmed cases, with more than 22,500 Hoosiers tested.
Read MoreApril 4, 2020
Auto Industry Responds To COVID-19
As in World War II, automakers today represent manufacturing, engineering, and philanthropic capabilities that can be tapped for everything from face masks to ventilators and food programs.
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