Indiana reports fewest new COVID-19 cases since July 7
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 dropped from 770 on Saturday to 751 on Sunday. They have fallen from 1,019 on May 4.
Early ILEARN results show expected academic declines from the pandemic
Because of state action earlier this year and federal waivers approved this week. However, poor results won’t affect accountability measurements such as school A-F grades, teacher evaluations, or identifying low-performing schools for intervention.
Biden betting on wage growth, while GOP warns of inflation
Part of the dispute between Biden and Republicans is a more fundamental one on how economies grow.
Indiana union calls governor’s unemployment decision ‘cruel’
Indiana AFL-CIO President Brett Voorhies said Gov. Eric Holcomb was “trying to coerce Hoosiers into low-paying jobs.”
Pandemic fuels eating-disorder surge in teens, adults
The pandemic created treacherous conditions for eating disorders, leading to surges in new cases and relapses that are not abating as restrictions are loosened and COVID-19 cases subside, doctors and other specialists say.
Indiana lottery sees big jump in ticket sales amid pandemic
Officials told the State Lottery Commission this past week that they projected that scratch-off ticket sales would be up almost 27% for the fiscal year ending June 30 compared with a year ago.
Indiana reports no new COVID deaths, 565 new cases
The Indiana State Department of Health on Sunday reported no new deaths from COVID-19 in its daily report, one of the few times that’s occurred since the onset of the pandemic 14 months ago.
State reports 6 more deaths from COVID-19, 683 new cases
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 rose from 788 on Thursday to 800 on Friday. They are down from 1,019 on May 4.
Indiana University mandates COVID-19 vaccination for fall semester
IU said students, faculty and staff will need to be vaccinated “in order to interact with the IU community in any way,” including “being on campus, taking or teaching courses, being employed and/or participating in activities.”
Beckman Coulter Life Sciences in the midst of a hiring spree as researchers demand vaccine tools
The company, with headquarters and a massive factory on the northwest side, has hired about 100 people in the past year, bringing its workforce to about 550. And it’s looking to hire another 100 people this year.
Do I still have to wear a mask? What about the kids?
The government’s new guidance on masks for vaccinated people has left some Americans confused and sent businesses and local governments scrambling to adjust their rules. Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.
State reports 22 more deaths from COVID-19, 801 new cases
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 dropped from 841 on Wednesday to 788 on Thursday. They are down from 1,019 on May 4.
Big gaps in vaccine rates across United States worry health experts
A month after every adult in the United States became eligible for the vaccine, a distinct geographic pattern has emerged: The highest vaccination rates are concentrated in the Northeast, while the lowest ones are mostly in the South.
What are Americans making for dinner? Reservations.
With nearly half of all Americans at least partially vaccinated and 100% of Americans tired of their own cooking, restaurant traffic is rocketing back.
State reports 929 new COVID-19 cases, eight more deaths
The state said 2.37 million Hoosiers have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. More than 2.55 million had received the first dose of a two-dose vaccination.
Nervous retail workers struggle to adjust to new mask policies
Kroger, the country’s largest grocery chain, and other national retailers have been dropping mask requirements in locations where local governments allow them to.
U.S. jobless claims decline to 444,000, a new pandemic low
The latest numbers show Hoosiers filed 7,149 initial unemployment claims during the week ended May 15, a drop of 637 from the previous week.
Target joins other major retailers with big first quarter
Almost all retailers reporting quarterly earns this week have put up enormous sales figures, evidence of a migration from time spent shuttered indoors to something closer normalcy.
Indiana reports 819 more COVID-19 cases, 12 new deaths
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 climbed from 814 on Monday to 850 on Tuesday.
Marion County expects to lift mask mandate, ease capacity limits June 7
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett said the county was waiting until June 7 to allow more time for people to be vaccinated and for big events such as the Indy 500, proms and graduations to take place under more restrictive conditions.
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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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