Simon Property Group to keep all malls closed on Thanksgiving Day
Indianapolis-based shopping mall giant Simon Property Group announced Monday that it plans to join the growing retail trend of not being open on Thanksgiving Day.
Federal Reserve to meet after sharp changes to its outlook
Federal Reserve policymakers will meet this week for the first time since they significantly revised the Fed’s operating framework in ways that will likely keep short-term interest rates near zero for years to come.
Wall Street posts solid gains after surge in corporate deals
AstraZeneca added 0.5% following news over the weekend that clinical trials for the pharmaceutical company’s coronavirus vaccine will resume after being paused due to a reported side-effect in a patient
COVID-19 makes flying business class feel more like economy
Efforts to minimize human interaction and reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection are taking the shine off the most expensive seats onboard commercial aircraft.
Hospital stays are long, bills are hefty for COVID-19
On average, a patient admitted to an Indiana hospital with COVID-19 can look forward to staying for two weeks. That’s longer that the typical length of stay for pneumonia, a kidney transplant or open-heart surgery.
Indiana Chief Justice Rush tests positive for COVID-19
Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush is in quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19 over the weekend, the Indiana Supreme Court announced Monday.
Indiana reports 755 new COVID-19 cases, two more deaths
Monday’s case number marked the 19th time in the past 21 days that new COVID-19 cases have exceeded 700 in the state health department’s daily report.
Lilly anti-inflammatory drug might shorten COVID-19 recovery time
Eli Lilly announced the results Monday from a 1,000-person study sponsored by the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
After presidents meet, Big Ten Conference fall football still in limbo
Presidents of universities in the Big Ten Conference were presented a comprehensive plan Sunday to conduct a fall football season, but a final decision is still to come.
Teacher departures leave schools scrambling for substitutes
Several states have seen surges in educators filing for retirement or taking leaves of absence. The departures are straining staff in places that were dealing with shortages of teachers and substitutes even before the pandemic.
Official COVID-19 cases surpass 20,000 in Marion County
The Indiana State Department of Health on Sunday added historic data from newly onboarded testing facilities for the third day in a row.
Big Ten presidents to discuss starting football, source says
If things move quickly, the Big Ten could start an eight-game season in about a month, and still compete for a spot in the College Football Playoff.
Coronavirus vaccine trial resumes after week-long pause
Some of the vaccine trials in the United States are taking place at Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis.
Indiana reports 17 more deaths from COVID-19, 1,076 new cases
The state has reported double-digit deaths in five straight daily reports and in 12 of the past 15 reports.
Daily U.S. virus deaths decline, but experts say trend could reverse in fall
The arrival of cooler weather and the likelihood of more indoor gatherings will add to the importance of everyday safety precautions, experts say.
Sports betting rebounds to pre-pandemic levels in Indiana
According to a revenue report released Friday by the Indiana Gaming Commission, the sports betting handle more than doubled from July to August to reach its highest mark since February, before the pandemic hit the state.
Heart injury after COVID-19 spurs call to screen college athletes
The finding adds to a growing body of evidence that the pneumonia-causing coronavirus is also resulting in damage to the heart, as well as other organs.
Pandemic puts retailers in college towns to stiff test
The worst part for the hundreds of Hoosier small-business owners whose livelihood is linked to universities is the uncertainty.
Colleges won’t offer tuition refunds if learning moves online
Despite pressure from frustrated families, some schools don’t plan to refund room and board fees, either, even if students aren’t staying in dorms or eating in cafeterias.
Kroger sales show virus-fueled grocery demand holding steady
The online grocery market is nearly five times larger than it was just a year ago, according to consultants Brick Meets Click and Mercatus, as consumers remain wary of entering stores.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC Resources for Businesses and Employers OSHA Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 Indiana State Department of Health Indy Chamber Rapid Response Hub Small Business Administration The SBA is making low-interest loans for working capital available to Indiana small businesses. Indiana Unemployment Information Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Dashboard Critical Industries Hotline(for business and industry only)
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