Indy council ratifies COVID orders after Legislature nullifies them with veto override
The Democratic-majority council’s vote—which passed 19-5 along party lines—keeps a citywide mask mandate and restaurant capacity limits in place in Indianapolis.
The Democratic-majority council’s vote—which passed 19-5 along party lines—keeps a citywide mask mandate and restaurant capacity limits in place in Indianapolis.
The funding could provide a jolt of growth after the unemployment rate ticked up slightly to 6.1% in April, a sign of how difficult it can be to restart an economy despite an unprecedented degree of federal assistance.
The 23,000-square-foot restaurant-and-entertainment venue, part of a Denver-based chain, has been closed since March 2020, eliminating 91 jobs.
The company plans to open its campus to all employees by July 12. The move comes as more companies continue to slowly reopen offices and navigate tricky territory with vaccinations.
The news of the new flights comes as the airline industry sees a rebound in passenger traffic from the pandemic, which decimated air travel last year.
The chief medical adviser to the White House said Sunday that it is “conceivable” that during seasonal periods where respiratory-borne viruses such as the flu are prevalent, people might decide in the next year or two to wear masks.
The state said more than 2.13 million Hoosiers had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Sunday. More than 2.43 million had received the first dose of a two-dose vaccination.
The state said more than 2.11 million Hoosiers had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Saturday at 5 a.m. More than 2.43 million had received the first dose of a two-dose vaccination.
If lawmakers override Gov. Eric Holcomb’s veto, any local orders to wear masks, set permitted capacity in bars and restaurants, or attendance caps at events would be swept away immediately, the health officials said.
Companies are offering plenty of incentives to encourage their workers to get COVID vaccinations, but few, if any, are requiring the shots as a condition for coming back to work—or, in the case of new hires, for getting a job offer.
Local restaurant owners battling a nationwide labor shortage are using alternative recruiting techniques and financial incentives to try to staff a returning dinner rush.
Like most everyone, the organization last year made budget cuts to cope with the pandemic. But its expenses also dropped dramatically because it canceled the 500 Festival Parade and shifted to a virtual platform for other events.
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 decreased from 991 on Wednesday to 939 on Thursday—up from 706 a month ago.
Most economists expect job growth to strengthen as more vaccinations are administered and trillions in government aid spreads through the economy.
The airline plans to launch a nonstop flight from Indianapolis International Airport to Orlando and renew nonstop routes to Los Angeles and Boston, the airport announced Thursday.
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 dropped from 1,019 on Tuesday to 991 on Wednesday.
The number of weekly jobless claims—a rough measure of the pace of layoffs—has declined significantly from a peak of 900,000 in January as employers have ramped up hiring.
The ruling does not affect state or local eviction moratoriums. Landlords and property owners have consistently challenged the CDC order, arguing the policy sets an undue financial burden on business owners.
Opponents—especially from industry—insist that production of coronavirus vaccines is complex and can’t be ramped up by easing intellectual property. They also say lifting protections could hurt future innovation.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention paper included projections from six research groups. Even under scenarios involving disappointing vaccination rates, COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths are expected to drop dramatically by the end of July.