With coronavirus precautions at Ball State University suspending in-person classes and closing the dorms, small merchants near campus face challenges they normally only have in the summer months.

The governor announced Wednesday all schools across the state are closed to help combat the spread of COVID-19. And the leaders of Indianas two major political parties want all Hoosiers to be able to vote by mail in Mays primary.

While the world takes precautions against the spread of coronavirus, Congress is adapting, too. U.S. Rep. Greg Pence (R-6) says his colleagues are watching their health while passing measures to help the country.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Woody Myers says the General Assembly should be brought in for an emergency session to help address the COVID-19 crisis.

Liz Manasek and her husband returned to the U.S. Saturday after a trip to Iceland. When they arrived in Chicago before a connection to Indianapolis, she says, it was chaos.

The Indy Chamber launched an online platform and service for small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The United Way of Central Indiana announced a fund for people economically impacted by the corona virus.

Gov. Eric Holcomb announced a host of new measures the state will take to help curb the spread of COVID-19. And a Marion County resident who died Monday morning was Indianas first death. The Indiana State Department of Health announced Tuesday morning a Johnson County resident had died.

The suspension is effective starting Wednesday, March 18 and includes all Sunday and weekday public masses.

The health department reported Tuesday six additional confirmed COVID-19 illnesses, giving the state 30 cases across 15 counties. The new cases involve two people each from Franklin, Lake and Marion counties.