County health department doubles outdoor event capacity limit
The new, higher cap won’t change the attendance limits at the Indianapolis 500 on May 30, according to Marion County Public Health Department Director Dr. Virginia Caine.
The new, higher cap won’t change the attendance limits at the Indianapolis 500 on May 30, according to Marion County Public Health Department Director Dr. Virginia Caine.
Lawmakers are set to return to the Indiana Statehouse on Monday to make technical corrections—a session in which they could also vote to overturn two vetoes by Gov. Eric Holcomb, including one affecting orders issued by local health departments during a public health emergency.
As of Sunday, the Paycheck Protection Program had given out nearly 10.8 million loans worth more than $780 billion since April of last year.
Despite the rising vaccination numbers, COVID-19 cases in Indiana rose again and hospitalizations hit to their highest mark since mid-February
Schools serving high-poverty students, among the campuses hardest hit by COVID-19, will receive the most per student in federal relief.
Pfizer Inc. said Tuesday that it expects global sales of its coronavirus vaccine to reach $26 billion in 2021. Its success helps illustrate why Pfizer is planning to expand use of mRNA technology for other vaccines and therapies.
Gov. Eric Holcomb’s veto marks another pushback against fellow Republicans’ legislative efforts to weaken the powers of the governor or others during emergencies such as the pandemic.
The new goal comes as demand for vaccines has dropped off markedly nationwide, with some states leaving more than half their vaccine doses unordered.
The state said more than 1.96 million Hoosiers had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Tuesday. More than 2.37 million had received the first dose of a two-dose vaccination.
The Indiana State Fair Commission announced Tuesday that the fair will be July 30 to Aug. 22 but may look a little different to meet health requirements.
Officials hope that extending vaccinations to teens will further accelerate the nation’s reduced virus caseload and allow schools to reopen with minimal disruptions this fall.
The report seems to indicate that the worst of the COVID-19 crisis is over for the state’s largest hospital system, as surgeries and hospital admissions are climbing, and emergency visits are falling. However. the evolving nature of the pandemic makes the future hard to predict.
The state said more than 1.94 million Hoosiers had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Monday. More than 2.36 million had received the first dose of a two-dose vaccination.
April was the 11th consecutive month manufacturing has grown after contracting in April 2020, when the country was struggling to deal with the shutdowns caused by a global pandemic.
The passenger count was still 35% below the number of airport travelers reported on the comparable Sunday in 2019, according to TSA figures.
Make telemedicine your first choice for most doctor visits. That’s the message some U.S. employers and insurers are sending with a new wave of care options.
The state said more than 1.93 million Hoosiers had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Sunday. More than 2.36 million had received the first dose of a two-dose vaccination.
The state said more than 1.91 million Hoosiers have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. More than 2.35 million have received the first dose of a two-dose vaccination.
The Transportation Security Administration said Friday it will extend its mask requirement, which also applies in airports and train stations, through Sept. 13. The rule took effect Feb. 1 and was set to expire May 11.
Thirty-nine percent of the nation’s adult population has been fully vaccinated, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Over 55% of adults have received at least one dose.