Sanofi, Glaxo start human trials for COVID-19 vaccine
Two of the world’s biggest vaccine makers, began testing their experimental COVID-19 shot in the first patients on Thursday and aim to start late-stage trials before year-end.
Raging campus outbreaks send students home nationwide
Weeks into the academic year, colleges are hosting raging clusters of infections. Experts say those virus cases could threaten surrounding communities.
Beef proving more profitable than chicken in pandemic
Inexpensive chicken was supposed to be the pick of the proteins in the pandemic. But suppliers with a greater focus on beef are outperforming those that rely more on poultry.
Indiana reports 1,044 more COVID-19 cases, jump in testing
The Indiana State Department of Health on Friday reported 17 more deaths from COVID-19, the largest number of deaths since Aug. 26.
Business groups criticize Marion County’s tougher restrictions on bars
The Indiana Amusement Operators Association and the Indiana License Beverage Association said bars and taverns in Marion County are finding it almost impossible to survive due to pandemic restrictions.
U.S. unemployment falls to 8.4% as employers add 1.4 million jobs
The U.S. economy has recovered about half of the 22 million jobs lost to the pandemic.
Indiana COVID updates: Caution urged over holiday weekend; IU seeks Greek house closures
Indiana University officials have asked all 40 fraternity and sorority houses on its Bloomington campus to shut down because high rates of coronavirus infections, even as new statewide COVID-19 risk ratings show most counties have minimal or moderate virus spread.
August jobs report expected to point to still-slow recovery
While a monthly gain above 1 million would show that some businesses are still willing to add workers, it would take many months to return to pre-pandemic job levels even if that pace could be sustained.
City public health leader named interim chief of Health and Hospital Corp.
Paul Babcock, director of the Indianapolis Office of Public Health and Safety, will take over for longtime President & CEO Matthew Gutwein, who is leaving after 18 years in the job.
Tech rout sends stock market to its biggest loss since June
Wall Street’s euphoria took a break Thursday, as steep losses in technology stocks dragged down the the rest of the market. It was the biggest decline since early June, when investors were dealing with a surge of coronavirus infections.
Overworked and exhausted, warehouse workers brace for a frenzied holiday rush
Warehouse workers say they’ve been under enormous pressure for months, working extended hours to fulfill a crush of pandemic orders. Now they are preparing for an unprecedented surge in demand, as retailers kick off online holiday sales earlier than ever.
Reopening date for downtown T.J. Maxx store still uncertain
The store on the ground floor of the historic William H. Block Building closed in the spring because of the pandemic. It sustained damage during the riots and looting that took place downtown in late May.
Indiana reports 1,110 new COVID-19 cases, 4 more deaths
Indiana’s seven-day testing-positivity rate for unique individuals rose from 6.8% on Wednesday to 7% on Thursday.
Marion County bars, nightclubs can reopen Tuesday—with restrictions
Marion County’s COVID-19 testing-positivity rate and hospitalizations have been on the decline in recent weeks, allowing the county to reopen more of the economy.
U.S. trade deficit surges to highest level in 12 years
The increase was driven by a record 10.9% increase in imports. Exports were also up, but by a smaller 8.1%.
Fauci warns Indiana, six other states to be on alert over Labor Day
There’s particular concern since the holiday comes as more Americans are going back to schools, colleges and work, and commercial travel expands.
U.S. productivity sees record 10.1% quarterly increase
U.S. productivity rose at a record rate in the second quarter as the number of hours worked declined by the largest amount since the government started compiling the data more than 70 years ago.
Initial unemployment claims fall nationally, tick up in Indiana
In Indiana, 10,783 people filed initial unemployment claims in the week ended Aug. 29, up from an adjusted number of 10,597 the previous week
IU School of Medicine to test COVID-19 experimental vaccine
The medical school said it will enroll up to 1,500 volunteers in a late-stage clinical trial for a vaccine being developed by British drugmaker AstraZeneca in partnership with Oxford University.
Indiana tweaks county virus rating system for school decisions
State Health Commissioner Dr. Kristina Box said the ratings were changed based on feedback received from school leaders in the past week.
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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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