Articles tagged as: COVID-19
April 11, 2022
Intertribal Powwow returns to Bloomington, helping Indigenous community heal
Indigenous tribes from across the U.S. and Canada sent representatives to perform dances, showcasing traditional regalia and singing or making music in drum groups.
Read MoreApril 5, 2022
2022 ILEARN gives administrators another chance to track pandemic impact on schooling
Teachers, students and administrators have dealt with a lot the past two years, and many are looking to the end of school with the hope of having a “normal” year this fall. But before that, the annual ILEARN exams begin this month.
Read MoreApril 5, 2022
Indiana manufacturers look to automation with workers hard to find
Most Indiana manufacturers feel COVID-19 is no longer a significant threat to their businesses. In an annual survey, many said they expect profits to rise. Instead, they’re frustrated with supply chain slowdowns and labor shortages.
Read MoreApril 5, 2022
Indiana Supreme Court to hear arguments in lawsuit between governor, legislature
The Indiana Supreme Court will finally hear a case between Gov. Eric Holcomb and the General Assembly over emergency powers.
Read MoreMarch 31, 2022
How funding cuts for COVID-19 tests and treatments could worsen health disparities
Congress rejected pleas from the White House to pump more money into programs that ensure COVID tests, treatments and vaccines are free for everyone. Public health experts warn the funding cuts will worsen health disparities and hurt those who are already most vulnerable.
Read MoreMarch 30, 2022
High-risk Hoosiers are now eligible for a second COVID-19 booster shot
Indiana health officials announced Wednesday that providers can begin to administer second boosters to Hoosiers aged 50 and older and certain immunocompromised people 12 and older.
Read MoreMarch 30, 2022
Indiana Department of Health overhauls its COVID-19 dashboard
The Indiana Department of Health is making major changes to its COVID-19 dashboard, which includes removing information that had been available for much of the pandemic.
Read MoreMarch 28, 2022
Recovery experts worry about long-term effects of pandemic drinking
Studies reported a 50 percent spike in drinking initially, with levels remaining elevated throughout 2020. Addiction experts say it's still an issue that could have serious consequences down the road.
Read MoreMarch 25, 2022
Updates on COVID-19 in Indiana: 228 cases, 16 deaths added to state's totals
The Indiana Department of Health added 228 COVID-19 cases to the state's total Friday, bringing it to 1,690,144. The cases were confirmed between March 22, 2021 and March 24, 2022. It also added 16 confirmed COVID-19 deaths, raising the state's total to 22,438. The deaths occurred between Jan. 20 and March 23.
Read MoreMarch 24, 2022
Indiana COVID-19 hospitalizations drop to lowest in 2 years
The total COVID-19 patients at Indiana hospitals stood at 360 as of Tuesday, down about 90% from mid-January, according to state health department tracking.
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