State surpasses 35,000 COVID-19 cases, 2,000 deaths
The Indiana State Department of Health on Tuesday said 271,919 people have been tested so far, up from 265,896 in Monday’s report—an increase of 6,023.
As states reopen, here’s what parents should know about distanced play dates, expanded social bubbles and more
Although they can consult with doctors or other caregivers, parents will have to make their own decisions about how to keep their kids and their families safe—and those decisions might be at odds with what their friends and neighbors are doing.
Monkeys, ferrets offer needed clues in COVID-19 vaccine race
Even as companies recruit tens of thousands of people for larger vaccine studies this summer, scientists still are testing ferrets, monkeys and other animals behind the scenes in hopes of uncovering clues to some basic questions.
COVID-19 taking devastating toll on nursing homes, federal report says
The numbers represent the first official national accounting of fatalities in the 15,000 nursing homes that receive Medicare and Medicaid funding. The tally, however, is incomplete.
COVID-19 fallout to haunt U.S. economy, costing it $8T through 2030, CBO says
The pandemic will hamper U.S. economic growth by reducing the amount of consumer spending and closing numerous businesses, the Congressional Budget Office said on Monday
Michigan easing stay-at-home orders, keeping some places closed
Nearly 5,500 people have died from coronavirus complications in Michigan, fifth most in the country.
Indiana’s virus-delayed primary might mean lines, slow tallies
Voting results might not be finalized Tuesday night in some counties as election workers across the state face counting more than 10 times the number of mail-in ballots than they received in the 2016 primary.
Indoor dining resumes for Marion County restaurants, but owners see tough road ahead
On Monday, Marion County entered Phase 3 of its COVID-19 reopening plan, which among other relaxed restrictions included allowing restaurants to serve patrons indoors, up to 50% of their dining-room capacity.
Gilead says remdesivir helped moderately ill coronavirus patients
The company-led study involved nearly 600 patients who had moderate pneumonia but did not need oxygen support.
State reports smaller increase in COVID-19 cases amid reduced testing
The Indiana State Department of Health said Monday that the cumulative death toll in the state rose to 1,976, up from 1,967 the previous day—an increase of nine.
Eli Lilly begins human testing on potential COVID-19 treatment
Dr. Daniel Skovronsky, chief scientific officer and president of Lilly Research Laboratories, said Lilly has already started “large-scale manufacturing” of the potential treatment.
U.S. grocery prices experience historic jump, likely to stay high
Overall, the cost of food bought to eat at home skyrocketed by the most in 46 years, and analysts caution that meat prices in particular could remain high.
Infected workers, parts shortages slow auto factory restarts
For some automakers, full production has been delayed, or it’s been herky-herky, with production lines stopping and starting due to infected workers or parts shortages.
Indiana reports another nine virus deaths, 363 more cases
The Indiana State Department of Health on Sunday said 13.2% of those tested so far have been positive for COVID-19.
Massive protests raise fears of new virus outbreaks
Health experts fear that silent carriers of the virus who have no symptoms could unwittingly infect others at protests where people are packed cheek to jowl, many without masks.
Indiana reports increase in COVID-19 cases as testing hits daily high
The Indiana State Department of Health said Saturday that the cumulative death toll in the state rose to 1,958, up from 1,946 the previous day—an increase of 12.
Infected workers, parts shortages slow auto factory restarts
For some automakers, the return to full production has been delayed, or it’s been herky-herky, with production lines stopping and starting due to infected workers or parts shortages from Mexico and elsewhere.
Secretary of state holds firm to absentee-ballot deadline, says county should have geared up faster
Marion County’s clerk had implored the Indiana Election Commission to extend the deadline, saying thousands of voters who planned to vote by mail in Tuesday’s election might not be able to do so.
Holcomb announces nearly $44M in new programs to help businesses
The biggest portion of the funds will go toward a $30 million grant program called the Small Business Restart Fund.
Trump: U.S. to cut World Health Organization ties, revoke Hong Kong status
The U.S. will no longer treat Hong Kong and China as separate entities for the purposes of extradition, customs, trade and visa issues, President Trump said Friday. He also attacked the World Health Organization, which he said was effectively controlled by Beijing.
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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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