Articles tagged as: COVID-19
January 6, 2021
Indiana Expands Virus Shots To Those 80 And Older This Week
The next vaccination steps announced Wednesday come after vaccinations of Indiana health care workers began Dec. 16 and extended to nursing home residents and staffers last week.
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Business Leaders Voice Support For Senate Bill To Provide COVID-19 Liabiity Protections
The bill would protect businesses, hospitals, schools and other institutions from being sued by an individual claiming to have been exposed to COVID-19 while on the premises.
Read MoreJanuary 5, 2021
Small Group Protests Holcomb's Public Health Emergency Declaration Outside Statehouse
A group of about 20 protesters rallied outside the Statehouse Tuesday against Gov. Eric Holcomb's public health emergency orders.
Read MoreJanuary 5, 2021
Indiana Anticipates Economic Boost From Hosting Entire Men's March Madness
No official analysis has been done on the economic impact of Indiana hosting this years March Madness games, but officials say they anticipate it to be in the hundreds of millions of dollars.
Read MoreJanuary 5, 2021
Crisis Helpline Answers The Call for Hoosiers In Need
The 24/7 access helpline was launched in July to support the mental health needs of Hoosiers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreJanuary 5, 2021
Indiana COVID-19 Hospitalizations Increasing In New Year
Indiana hospitals had 2,907 coronavirus patients as of Monday, 71 more than Sunday and the most since Dec. 29.
Read MoreJanuary 4, 2021
Indiana Leaders Stress Mental Health Awareness Amid Pandemic
Anxiety, depression and other mental health conditions have become more prevalent among Hoosiers since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, the state's top health officials said in calling for renewed attention on mental health resources.
Read MoreJanuary 4, 2021
Indiana's 2021 Legislative Session Likely Dominated By COVID-19
The tone of the session was set on Organization Day in November, when leaders of both parties talked about the lessons learned from COVID-19 and how they would influence lawmakers' agendas.
Read MoreJanuary 4, 2021
Indiana University Study To Look At COVID-19 Immunity: How Long Does It Really Last?
A study at Indiana University aims to shed light on so-called COVID-19 immunity, after a person has been infected or after being vaccinated.
Read MoreJanuary 4, 2021
DWD Awaiting More Guidance To Roll Out Unemployment Benefit Changes
The Continued Assistance Act would restart additional Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (benefits at a lower rate and extends the length of time an unemployed worker can be eligible for benefits.
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