Articles tagged as: COVID-19
April 2, 2020
Distilleries, Breweries Help Fill Hand Sanitizer Needs
Amid the coronavirus threat, demand for hand sanitizer has skyrocketed, creating shortages. Some of the most vulnerable are in desperate need and distilleries across the country are pitching in to help meet the demand.
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Indianapolis Artist Johnny McKee Talks About The Effect Of The Outbreak On Daily LIfe
Many artists rely on multiple income sources. Not only do they make, show and sell art, they work in the hospitality industry or teach classes. The COVID-19 health crisis essentially put a halt to those options.
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IFD Alters Policies And Procedures During COVID-19 Pandemic
Indianapolis Fire Department Battalion Chief Rita Reith explains IFD policy and procedural changes, and what people can do to help when they call for emergency services
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Marion County Extends 'Stay-At-Home' Order To May 1, Closes Golf Courses
The original "stay-at-home" orders issued by Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett in March were set to expire April 6.
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Johnson County Officials Issue 'Stay-At-Home-Order' Through May 1
Elected officials in Johnson County hosted a virtual press conference Thursday to update local COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions, including a new "stay-at-home" order.
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Indiana Gets Dozens Of Price Gouging Complaints Amid Virus
Indiana's attorney general said Thursday that dozens of Hoosiers have contacted his office to complain about merchants charging exorbitant prices for toilet paper, food, cleaning products and other essential items during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Howard County Officials Roll Back Rule Barring Sales Of Non-Essential Items
This past weekend residents were out of luck if they wanted to purchase games, books, music and other non-essential items locally.
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Coronavirus: K-12 Buildings Closed For School Year, Indiana Gets 'C' In Social Distancing
The Indiana State Department of Health reported 13 additional deaths Thursday, bringing the states total to 78. The state announced a total of more than 3,000 confirmed cases, with more than 16,000 Hoosiers tested.
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FBI Warns Of Direct Payment COVID-19 Scams
The FBI is warning people to watch for scams targeting federal stimulus payments tied to the coronavirus outbreak. Last week, the federal government passed legislation that would provide checks to most Americans for as much as $1,200.
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Indiana Officials Confident COVID-19 Testing Is Increasing
Indiana officials say the state's capacity to test people for COVID-19 is increasing, even as the growth in testing slowed over the last few days.
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