City leaders say Marion County's restrictions remain in place until at least May 15, including those on gatherings at places of worship, despite state orders easing restrictions.

IndyGo resumed fare collection on Monday. It also fitted buses with new plastic shields to allow for safer interactions between drivers and riders.

Gov. Eric Holcomb said Thursday that any easing of Indiana's statewide stay-at-home order won't limit the authority of city or county officials from imposing tighter restrictions in their attempts to slow the coronavirus.

The announcement was made Thursday morning by Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett and Dr. Virginia Caine of the Marion County Public Health Department.

The cancellation of conventions, conferences and trade shows due to the coronavirus pandemic has had a devastating impact on tourism in Indianapolis, a tourism official said.

The estimated annual economic impact on Indiana from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is $510 million, according to a study by the Indiana University Public Policy Institute using the years 2010-12. The number will surely take a hit this year, it's just not clear how much it will be.

The new site will be at Eastern Star Church on Indianapolis east side, an area identified with a high number of COVID-19 cases.

The Indiana Department of Transportation closed eastbound I-70 on Monday between the highway's North Split with Interstate 65 near downtown Indianapolis to Interstate 465 on the city's east side.

The Indianapolis City-County Council Monday unanimously voted in favor of extending Mayor Joe Hogsett's emergency declaration orders until May 1.

The original "stay-at-home" orders issued by Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett in March were set to expire April 6.