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.

Marion County officials have decided to keep COVID-19 restrictions in place until June 7.

The Democratic-controlled Indianapolis council voted 19-5 along party lines Monday night to keep the mask mandate and rules that restrict restaurants to 75 percent indoor capacity and bars to 50 percent capacity.

The county updated restrictions on large outdoor events to allow 50 percent capacity, in line with new CDC guidance.