Articles tagged as: COVID-19
November 29, 2021
Nearly 62,000 Hoosiers ages 5 to 11 receive COVID-19 vaccine in just less than a month
Pediatric COVID-19 vaccine appointments opened just more than four weeks ago -- nearly 62,000 have already received at least one of two doses.
Read MoreNovember 29, 2021
Indiana's COVID-19 surge continued over Thanksgiving weekend
Indiana has seen a 66% increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations over the past three weeks after declines from a summer surge peak of nearly 2,700 patients in September.
Read MoreNovember 24, 2021
Children’s holiday favorite returns with precautions
Opportunities for children to sit on Santa’s lap for pictures and chat about toys were different last year because of COVID-19.
Read MoreNovember 24, 2021
GOP backs off plan to pass COVID-19 vaccine mandate restrictions in single-day session
Republican lawmakers are backing off their plan to return to the Statehouse next week to pass a bill that effectively bars employers from enforcing COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
Read MoreNovember 23, 2021
IDOH launches resource to connect Hoosiers to monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19
The Indiana Department of Health has launched a new resource for Hoosiers with questions about COVID-19 treatments. The hotline will help connect people to monoclonal antibody treatment centers.
Read MoreNovember 23, 2021
Dozens testify, many opposed, on proposed COVID-19 vaccine mandate bill
Proposed legislation that would effectively ban businesses from enforcing COVID-19 vaccine mandates drew heavy disapproval during an hours-long Statehouse hearing Tuesday.
Read MoreNovember 22, 2021
Holcomb not yet backing proposed COVID-19 vaccine mandate restrictions for businesses
Gov. Eric Holcomb Monday wouldn’t throw his support behind proposed legislation that would effectively stop private businesses from imposing COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
Read MoreNovember 22, 2021
Former U.S. Surgeon General on COVID-19: 'We’re going to have to learn to live with this virus'
Former U.S. Surgeon General and Indiana state health commissioner Dr. Jerome Adams says a winter COVID-19 surge in Indiana isn't a matter of "if" but "how bad."
Read MoreNovember 21, 2021
Coronavirus: Boosters open to all, lawmakers aim to restrict businesses' vaccine mandates
Indiana lawmakers announce they will come back into session before the end of November to help the governor end the state's public health emergency. At the same time, lawmakers also intend to change how private businesses can require employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine. And the Indiana Department of Health has announced boosters are available for all Hoosiers 18 and older.
Read MoreNovember 21, 2021
Indiana expands COVID-19 booster doses to all 18 and older, following CDC guidance
The Indiana Department of Health has announced boosters are available for all Hoosiers 18 and older regardless of occupation, age or underlying health condition.
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