Its official: The World Health Organization says COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus, is a pandemic.

Indiana Democratic legislative leaders say they and the public aren't getting enough answers from Gov. Eric Holcomb about the state's response to COVID-19.

Another person in Indiana has been sickened by the coronavirus, increasing the state's number of cases to 12, the Indiana State Department of Health announced Thursday.

The NCAA canceled its men's and women's basketball tournaments on Thursday because of the spread of coronavirus, putting an abrupt end to the season less than a month before champions were to be crowned.

All public school districts and Mayor-sponsored charter schools in Marion County will be closed beginning Friday, March 13 as a precaution against COVID-19.

Effective immediately, non-essential gatherings in the state will be limited to no more than 250 people. This includes churches, conference rooms and auditoriums.

The organization cited the evolving COVID-19 health threat for its decision and not wanting to contribute to spreading what has been labeled a pandemic by the World Health Organization.

Up until Tuesday, the CDC advised health care workers to use masks which filter out 95 percent of airborne particles. But, due to a shortage, it's now saying nurses can use simple surgical masks.

In response to COVID-19 concerns, the state of Indiana is doing more to protect vulnerable Hoosiers from the virus. More Indiana universities canceled in-person classes and the Indiana High School Athletic Association is limiting spectator access to tournament events.

IPS Superintendent Aleesia Johnson says the district is talking regularly with the Marion County Health Department and other district superintendents as it decides next steps to contain the spread of the coronavirus.