The U.S. Centers for Disease Control says the main purpose of wearing a cloth face covering is to avoid spreading the virus to others. People infected with the virus may not show symptoms for several day

LaGrange Countys COVID-19 cases have spiked, with 215 new cases since Memorial Day. In all, the number has almost quadrupled in 21 days.

Indianapolis has kicked off a new program to provide free masks to anyone in Marion County.

Health officials in the Ohio county that includes Columbus have apologized after releasing a document advising African-Americans to avoid face coverings that might be interpreted as being "associated with gang symbolism."

The RESTART grants provide up to $5 million in reimbursements for private Marion County businesses with 150 employees or less.

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation says 10,000 packages of personal protective equipment have been delivered to small businesses in the state.

Election Day is now June 2, and early in-person voting runs for eight days leading up to the election. The application deadline to vote-by-mail ends May 21.

Indiana Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box is reminding Hoosiers of the importance of following COVID-19 safety precautions as "Stay-At-Home" restrictions are lifted across the state.

In a Facebook Live event, local union leaders told senators theyve been working with employers to develop protection plans for workers for weeks. However, many say they still struggle to get adequate personal protective equipment.

The portal will connect businesses of no more than 150 employees with Indiana companies that are producing the critical supplies.