Local health officials say this year's flu season will be unpredictable and they're urging residents to get vaccinated.

Marion County Public Health Department Director Dr. Virginia Caine said the goal is to reduce the spread of COVID.

About half of the county’s residents are fully vaccinated.

A new diversion program aims to help people with substance use disorders avoid jail and overdoses.

The Marion County Public Health Department recommended Tuesday that all residents of the county including Indianapolis wear masks in indoor public spaces, regardless of vaccination status.

Indianapolis plans to lift all COVID-19 restrictions, including mask mandates and capacity limitations.

In Marion County 39 percent residents have received the COVID-19 shot.

Community organizations addressing COVID-19 response and recovery in Indianapolis will receive grants from a program investing $1 million to address health disparities.

So far, about a third of Marion County residents are vaccinated, but city officials want to have half of the county with shots by July 4.

A new COVID-19 vaccine registration hotline is intended to help increase vaccinations amongst all Marion County residents.