As the federal government’s public health emergency declaration for COVID-19 expired May 11, the Marion County Public Health Department announced that it will continue to offer free vaccinations at nine locations.

The federal COVID-19 public health declaration ends on Thursday May 11, 2023. This means the federal government will not buy tests, vaccines and treatments to distribute for free.

A 2021 state law that banned class-action lawsuits against colleges and universities related to COVID-19 could be struck down by the Indiana Supreme Court.

The clinics, done in partnership with the Indianapolis Public Library, IndyGo and Light of the World Christian Church, will be open from 9 a.m. to noon for residents age 12 and older. Free flu shots will also be provided.

The new hospital is budgeted at $2.31 billion and expected to be completed in 2027.

The rate of Indiana high school graduates has continued to hover close to pre-pandemic levels over the last two years.

Indiana has surpassed 2 million confirmed COVID-19 cases. Cases have slowly – but steadily – risen since October.

The 2-1 decision by a panel of the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans applies only to contracts involving Indiana, Louisiana and Mississippi.

Vaccines are the best line of defense against COVID-19 and the flu. But there are additional steps that can keep people stay healthy.

A new federal designation would allow struggling hospitals to end inpatient services, but some have concerns about how that could affect rural health care.