Indiana to close OptumServe’s COVID-19 testing sites at end of June
At its peak, OptumServe, a division of health care insurance giant UnitedHealth Group, provided testing in 53 counties. Currently, 30 counties have an OptumServe testing site.
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Community Health to require all employees to be vaccinated
Community Health said more than 60 percent of the system’s 16,000 employees have already voluntarily received the vaccine since becoming eligible to receive it in December.
State’s COVID-19 case count climbs by 374
The state said more than 2.63 million Hoosiers have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. More than 2.7 million had received the first dose of a two-dose vaccination.
UPDATE: Pacers coach Bjorkgren fired after one season, team confirms
The Pacers finished the season 34-38 and ninth in the Eastern Conference, which many considered underwhelming for a club with several high-caliber veterans. Indiana also posted its first losing home record in 32 seasons
Indiana reports 308 new COVID cases, 12 more deaths
The state said more than 2.62 million Hoosiers have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. More than 2.7 million had received the first dose of a two-dose vaccination.
Williams Comfort Air and Mr. Plumber acquired by Georgia company
The acquisition marks Marietta, Georgia-based Wrench Group’s first expansion into the Midwest and adds 400 employees to its operations.
Indiana’s COVID-19 case count rises by 302
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 increased from 601 on Sunday to 614 on Monday.
Maker of games, puzzles plans $11M expansion in Indiana
Ludo Fact USA LLC announced plans Tuesday to boost operations in Lafayette, adding up to 114 workers by the end of 2024.
Nevada-based logistics firm to create nearly 200 jobs in Boone County
ITS Logistics LLC announced Tuesday that it plans to invest $11.8 million to establish its first Midwest location, in Whitestown.
Mattress maker chooses Indiana for 300-worker plant
Bedding giant Tempur Sealy International Inc. announced Monday that it has chosen a 130-acre site about 50 miles from Indianapolis to construct what could become it largest plant.
Indiana reports lowest daily case count in nearly a year
The state said more than 2.58 million Hoosiers have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Longtime developer Chambers named Indiana secretary of commerce
Brad Chambers, who founded Indianapolis-based powerhouse development firm Buckingham Cos. in 1984, will take his new position July 6. He’ll succeed Jim Schellinger, who stepped down abruptly in March after 5-1/2 years on the job.
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Indiana reports another 23 deaths from COVID-19
The Indiana State Department of Health’s daily COVID-19 report on Saturday had its highest number of new deaths since March 13.
COVID-19 cases increase by 405 in Indiana
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 decreased from 666 on Wednesday to 652 on Thursday.
Local software firm Authenticx lands $7.5M in growth capital
The Carmel-based business communications software company said the new funding will be used for ongoing product development and to boost hiring.
Carmel-based Syra Health to add 126 jobs
The health care and life sciences startup announced today it will expand its operations and add 126 new jobs by the end of 2025.
Indiana reports lowest COVID-19 case count in nearly a year
In the nine-county Indianapolis area, only Marion County (55 cases) reported more than seven new cases. Shelby County reported no new cases and Hendricks County had only two. Boone, Hancock and Morgan had just three apiece.
WISH-TV adds reporter to investigative staff
The hiring of Jasmine Minor follows several other recent staff moves by the Indianapolis television station.
Indiana reports 370 new COVID-19 cases, eight more deaths
The state said more than 2.51 million Hoosiers have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. More than 2.65 million had received the first dose of a two-dose vaccination.