Indiana reports highest number of new COVID-19 deaths since May; hospitalizations rise again
Indiana has reported an increase of 357 deaths so far in October, already topping the numbers in each of the previous three months.
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Indiana unemployment rate inches lower, ending string of big strides
The pace of Indiana’s steadily improving unemployment rate slowed considerably in September. Meanwhile, the state’s labor force participation rate and private employment numbers dropped.
Boone County nursing home hit with outbreak of COVID-19 cases
The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living released a report Monday that said the United States is beginning to see a third spike of new COVID cases in nursing homes due to the increased community spread among the general population.
Indiana reports 1,589 new COVID-19 cases, 23 more deaths
Hospitalizations in Indiana due to COVID-19 were 1,373 as of Sunday, down from 1,387 on Saturday. Saturday’s number marked the highest number since May 6.
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There’s one thing Eddie is certain about: Without more government assistance, a large percentage of local restaurants will close. And that, he said, won’t be good for the community.
Pacers losing senior VP of basketball operations to 76ers, reports say
Peter Dinwiddie, an Indianapolis native, has been a key member in the Pacers front office for more than decade, moving quickly up the ladder after starting in the ticket office.
Westfield restaurant Rail Epicurean Market calling it quits
The highly rated restaurant, which opened in a century-old barn more than six years ago, plans to close for good on Nov. 1.
Indiana reports another 1,629 COVID-19 cases, rise in hospitalizations
Indiana has reported 142 COVID-19 deaths in the past week, an average of 20.3 per day, up from 117, or 16.7 per day, in the previous week.
Indiana COVID-19 cases hit another high; deaths highest since June 6
COVID-19 cases in Indiana have hit record numbers for three straight days. The seven-day moving average for cases rose to 1,799.
Panel: Life sciences sector should continue pulling in cash
A panel of experts spoke at IBJ’s Life Sciences Power Breakfast, which took place virtually Oct. 9, talked about venture capital in the life sciences sector. These are some excerpts.
Indiana reports more than 2,000 new COVID-19 cases
The state also reported 22 additional deaths from COVID-19, the ninth time in the past 11 days in which deaths have been in double digits.
Banks adding branches in Hamilton, Hendricks counties
State Bank will also move its Danville branch to 8589 Rockville Road in Avon, near the Hendricks Regional Health YMCA. That location is set to open Nov. 9.
Eli Lilly to acquire biotech firm in deal that could grow to more than $1.3B
Eli Lilly and Co. on Thursday announced that it has agreed to acquire Disarm Therapeutics, a private biotechnology company that is developing therapies that could be used to treat multiple sclerosis, glaucoma, Alzheimer’s disease and ALS.
Indiana reports another daily high for COVID-19 cases
The state also reported 23 additional deaths from COVID-19, the eighth time in the past 10 days in which deaths have been in double digits.
UPDATE: Indiana’s state health commissioner tests positive for COVID-19
Gov. Eric Holcomb saw Dr. Kristina Box on Tuesday, so he is being tested for COVID-19 “out of an abundance of caution,” his spokeswoman said.
Indiana reports 1,172 new COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations rise again
New COVID-19 cases have topped 1,100 in the state’s daily report for eight straight days and have exceeded 1,000 a dozen times in the past 14 days.
Indiana Arts Commission leader Ricci planning retirement
Lewis Ricci has led the Indiana Arts Commission as executive director since October 2006.
Washington Township using pandemic relief funds to provide free job training
Available courses through the program will be offered online and in-person, depending on the field of study. The $1 million in funding comes from the money the city received from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act.
State’s COVID-19 case count tops 1,500 for fifth straight day
Indiana on Tuesday reported 27 additional deaths from COVID-19, the highest fatality count in the daily report since Oct. 6, when 30 deaths were reported.
Central Indiana existing-home sales, prices make huge jumps
The monthly sales increase was the third in a row after a three-month streak of declining sales in the market brought on by the pandemic.