Fewer people are traveling due to restrictions and concerns over the spread of the coronavirus. Tourism officials in the state say theyre watching the situation closely.

Cases of the novel coronavirus or the disease caused by the virus, COVID-19 -- continue to mount throughout the Midwest. Some states have turned to closing K-12 schools or colleges. Here's the latest from the region.

The most recent patients with presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 the disease caused by the virus are from Adams County, in the northeast of the state, and Boone County, just northwest of Indianapolis, the state Department of Health said.

The Indiana State Department of Health today confirmed two more cases of COVID-19 in the state. That brings the total number of patients to six.

Purdue University President Mitch Daniels and Provost Jay Akridge announced significant new restrictions Tuesday in response to the escalating threat of the novel coronavirus.

The university is encouraging students to travel home to their permanent residences during this period, but will not close campuses, residence halls or dining facilities.

The latest cases of the illness involve a student from an Avon elementary school and an adult from Noble County.

Insurers have begun easing restrictions on refills of some prescription drugs, in light of coronavirus. Still, co-pays for stocking up on that bigger supply can be prohibitive, say consumer advocates.

The Indiana State Department of Health announced Sunday it has identified a second positive case of illness from the new coronavirus.

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