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.

The Families First Coronavirus Relief Act applies to private businesses with 500 or less employees and some public agencies, too. It requires that employers give workers up to two weeks of paid sick leave if they are diagnosed with COVID-19 or have symptoms and are seeking a diagnosis

The philanthropic organization is giving about $30 million to Indiana United Ways to help statewide. Additional funding will go to the United Way of Central Indiana.

The Indiana State Department of Health reported 16 additional deaths Wednesday, bringing the state's total to 65. The state announced a total of 2,565 confirmed cases, with more than 14,000 Hoosiers tested.

Gov. Eric Holcomb extended the executive order of carry-out only for restaurants and bars Tuesday -- it is now until April 6. And while carry-out preserves some jobs and businesses, many struggle to remain open.

Earth Day Indiana celebrates its 30th anniversary this month, but the annual birthday party in Indianapolis wont take place in April this year. Concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic have postponed the gathering.

With millions of Americans under "stay-at-home" orders to prevent the coronavirus from spreading, many fitness studios have shut down. But people still need exercise, especially when anxiety is high. So studios are changing their business models and getting people to exercise over the internet.

Health care workers are under immense pressure these days. They have to deal with shortages of protective equipment such as gloves and masks. They're pulling long shifts. And they risk being infected with the coronavirus.

Sixteen more people have died in Indiana from coronavirus-related illnesses, raising the state's virus death toll to 65 as its confirmed cases surged by more than 400, state health officials said Wednesday.

The U.S. Census Bureau is required by federal statute to send the president the counts that will be used to carve up congressional districts and draw state legislative districts by Dec. 31. Some groups are suggesting that the deadline be pushed back.