Indianapolis officials wait to green-light school reopenings
Marion County Public Health Department Director Virginia Caine said she is “very optimistic” that schools will be able to reopen, and she aims to have a definitive answer by July 15.
States seeing alarming rise in virus cases after lockdowns lifted
Cases are rising in nearly half the states, according to an Associated Press analysis, a worrying trend that could intensify as people return to work and venture out during the summer.
Stocks have worst day in 12 weeks amid economic jitters
The Dow Jones industrial average on Thursday had its worst day since March 16. The decline marked the fourth biggest point drop for the Dow on record.
Airlines aiming for takeoff as lockdowns ease, demand rises
After a pronounced slump in air travel in the spring, airlines are adding back flights as they hope to salvage some lost revenue during the key summer travel season.
Marion County to enter next stage of reopening plan June 19
Marion County does not plan to enter Stage 4 of the state’s pandemic reopening plan until June 19—a week later than most of the rest of the state, Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett announced Thursday.
Bill Nye ‘The Science Guy’ provides critical thinking on the pandemic
Washington Post national arts reporter Geoff Edgers chatted with Bill Nye “The Science Guy,” whose “Science Rules!” podcast has launched a twice weekly coronavirus series.
State’s daily COVID-19 report shows increase of 411 cases, 25 deaths
The Indiana State Department of Health reported an increase of 7,248 in daily testing. That marks the fourth time daily testing has risen by more than 7,000.
Amid pandemic, scores of U.S. Catholic schools face closure
Catholic schools have faced tough times for years, but the pace of closures is accelerating dramatically amid economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
Gaming lounge, others launching after pandemic delay
Press Play Gaming Lounge, Two Chicks District Co. and Bella Pizzeria are following through with plans announced before the shut-down. Punch Bowl Social, meanwhile, aims to reopen this fall.
Potential COVID-19 vaccine on track for large-scale test in July
The vaccine, developed by the U.S. National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc., will be tested in 30,000 volunteers—some given the real shot and some a dummy shot.
Fewer seek jobless benefits nationally, but Indiana sees uptick in claims
In Indiana, 23,604 people filed initial unemployment claims in the week ended June 6. That’s up from an adjusted number of 22,914 the previous week.
Fishers mayor criticizes utilities, IURC over pandemic-related rate-hike request
Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness isn’t the first person to bash the utilities and the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission over the matter. Thousands of consumers have written letters and emails protesting the request.
In many states, COVID-19 cases are back on the rise after restrictions ease
On the same day Gov. Eric Holcomb announced he was easing more restrictions in Indiana two days ahead of schedule, more than a dozen other states were reporting new highs in the number of positive coronavirus cases or hospitalizations.
United Airlines to require that passengers pass health checklist
As states and localities reopen for business, carriers are developing procedures to ensure that flying is safe.
State partnering with Lilly to speed up COVID-19 test processing
Indiana State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said during Wednesday’s press briefing that the partnership will allow a network of 10 labs across the state to be able to process more tests.
Federal Reserve to keep providing aid, sees no rate hike through 2022
Chairman Jerome Powell stressed the Fed’s commitment to ultra-low borrowing rates for the foreseeable future. “We’re not thinking about raising rates,” he said. “We’re not even thinking about thinking about raising rates.”
Indiana to enter Stage 4 of recovery plan two days early, governor says
Stage 4 will begin at 12:01 a.m. Friday instead of Sunday as previously planned, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb said, because the state was seeing positive signs in its ongoing fight against the COVID-19 virus.
State COVID-19 cases rise by 304, deaths by 15
Marion County on Wednesday reported an increase of 20 cases and four deaths.
City reopens Illinois Street to vehicles following pandemic-related closure
The other street closures—to Massachusetts Avenue, Broad Ripple Avenue and Georgia Street—will remain in effect through July 4, the city said.
Movie theaters, closed for months, preparing for July reopenings
After three months of near total blackout of cinemas nationwide, movie theaters are preparing to reopen—even if it means only a few titles on the marquee and showings limited to as little as 25% capacity.
Resources
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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