Articles tagged as: COVID-19
December 29, 2021
Meatpacking jobs are attractive to immigrants. COVID made the work even riskier
Immigrants make up an estimated 40 percent of the U.S. meat processing workforce. Last years wave of COVID outbreaks at meatpacking plants exposed many vulnerabilities among the industry's diverse workforce.
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As omicron tightens its grip, nursing homes fear staffing shortage
The latest surge of COVID cases is challenging workers across all healthcare settings, but the impending omicron variant that is more infectious is causing concern in nursing homes.
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With high hospitalizations due to COVID-19, experts caution flu could strain limited sources
As hospitalizations from COVID-19 remain high, health experts caution influenza could further strain already limited resources.
Read MoreDecember 28, 2021
Holcomb takes lessons from nearly two years of the COVID-19 pandemic
Gov. Eric Holcomb said one of the biggest lessons in governing he’s learned in that time is how to rely on the team around him.
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A year in review: Indiana's top 2021 education stories and trends
This year saw the end of the first full school year affected by the pandemic, more state education funding specifically to raise teacher pay, and a lot more attention given to schools for how they've handled COVID-19 and other issues.
Read MoreDecember 28, 2021
Nearly two years into COVID, worker safety is still a concern at meatpacking plants
The coronavirus swept through the nations meat processing facilities in 2020. Nearly two years into the pandemic, many are still searching for answers and calling for change.
Read MoreDecember 27, 2021
Indiana Counselor of the Year says he’s facing an ‘epidemic’ of student mental health needs
Indiana Elementary School Counselor of the Year Aaron Munson, who has been in education for over 15 years, noticed more children struggling with anxiety and depression during the coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreDecember 23, 2021
Residents in congregate care facilities face yet another uncertain holiday season
Families with loved ones in facilities for the developmentally disabled are especially eager to spend the holidays together. But as the pandemic continues, they face new uncertainty and continuing lockdowns even as the rest of the country tries to get back to normal.
Read MoreDecember 23, 2021
IU Health sees record number of COVID patients
IU Health’s 16 hospitals across the state are at 120 percent capacity, with more than 2,000 patients. The U.S. Navy has been called in to help at IU Methodist in Indianapolis.
Read MoreDecember 23, 2021
Is Indiana ready for omicron COVID-19 cases? Expert says yes – if Hoosiers get vaccinated
Is Indiana ready for omicron? One epidemiologist said the public health system is ready for the latest COVID-19 variant – but still needs Hoosiers’ help by getting vaccinated.
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