Articles tagged as: COVID-19
February 8, 2021
In Rural Indiana Counties, Libraries Help With Vaccine Outreach
Noble County is mostly rural and sits in the northeast corner of Indiana. When local officials looked for vaccination sites, they sought a place that was centrally located and accessible.
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Senate-Approved Bill Empowers Local Leaders To Overturn Health Officials' Actions
Legislation approved by the Senate Monday would give more power to local city or county leaders to overturn the actions of local health officials.
Read MoreFebruary 4, 2021
Indiana Adds 1,507 Confirmed COVID-19 Deaths After Audit, Total Surpasses 11,000
More than 1,500 confirmed COVID-19 deaths were added to the state's count Thursday after a year-end audit of deaths.
Read MoreFebruary 4, 2021
Committee Changes Bill Dealing With Governor's Emergency Powers
The bill arose out of frustrations from some lawmakers about Gov. Eric Holcomb's COVID-19 restrictions.
Read MoreFebruary 4, 2021
Questions About COVID Vaccines? Two Scientists Explain.
The COVID-19 vaccines hold promise for ending the pandemic, and millions of Americans have received at least one shot. But 39 percent aren't likely to get a vaccine, according to a December study from the Pew Research Center. One of the main reasons: a lack of trust in the research and development process.
Read MoreFebruary 4, 2021
Lilly Partners With State, Health Systems To Create COVID-19 Treatment Sites
Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly is partnering with health care systems around the state to increase access and affordability around its COVID-19 antibody treatment.
Read MoreFebruary 3, 2021
Nursing Homes Must Allow Visitors During Lockdown Under Senate Bill
Indiana would require all nursing homes to allow at least some limited visitation for their residents -- even during a pandemic -- under legislation unanimously approved by a Senate committee Wednesday.
Read MoreFebruary 3, 2021
Indiana Virtual School Funding Fix Legislation Takes Next Step With House, Senate Approval
Lawmakers in both chambers of the Indiana General Assembly have approved legislation to provide full funding for schools operating virtually during the pandemic after the Senate approved its version of the bill Tuesday.
Read MoreFebruary 3, 2021
Indiana Will Air Super Bowl Commercial To Urge Hoosiers To Get COVID-19 Vaccine
The Indiana Department of Health will run a commercial during Sunday's Super Bowl emphasizing the importance of COVID-19 precautions and getting the vaccine.
Read MoreFebruary 3, 2021
House Passes Bill To Provide Additional Aid To Small Businesses, Goes To Senate
House Bill 1004, passed by the Indiana House Tuesday, will provide funds to help small businesses that have been hit hard during the pandemic.
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