Indiana reports increase of 635 COVID-19 cases, 3 more deaths
The state has seen an increase of 5,169 cases over the past week, an average of 738 per day. That’s a significant increase over the previous week.
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Oxford coronavirus vaccine safe and promising, according to Phase 1 results
The Oxford candidate is one of 23 vaccines now being tested in human trials, according to a running tally kept by the World Health Organization. More than 130 others are in preclinical trials.
AP’s usage guidelines to capitalize Black but not white
The Associated Press, whose Stylebook is widely influential in the industry, said Monday it will reject the recommendation of the National Association of Black Journalists and continue to lowercase white in its usage rules.
IBJ Podcast: Indy’s top doc on the COVID response, masks, contact tracing, second wave
Dr. Virginia Caine, one of the key interpreters of data and shapers of policy in Marion County, discusses the frustrations and challenges of combatting a pandemic and shares her blunt message for those who won’t follow the recommendations.
Governments around the world eye tougher steps to fight rising virus cases
Infections have been soaring in U.S. states including California, Florida, Texas and Arizona, and they are also on the rise in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana.
Area builders see big jump in home-construction applications
After a slowdown in May, applications for home construction permits made a solid rebound in the Indianapolis area in June despite the pandemic.
IPS delays school reopenings due to COVID-19 concerns
In-person classes and remote learning will now begin on Aug. 17, instead of the previously planned Aug. 3 start. Families can also reconsider whether they want full-time virtual learning when school starts.
Indiana sees increase of 917 COVID-19 cases as testing hits daily high
Cumulative testing in Indiana rose by 12,425 in Sunday’s report, the biggest increase since the beginning of the pandemic.
Trump seeks payroll tax cut while GOP insists on liability protections
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is expected to introduce an approximately $1 trillion stimulus bill in coming days that will include a limited extension of federal unemployment benefits. Those benefits are set to expire as soon as this week.
Indiana reports second-highest daily increase in COVID-19 cases
Indiana has seen new COVID-19 cases rise for five straight days and has reported more than 700 new cases for four straight days.
Eldorado’s $17.3B merger with Caesars clears final hurdle
The deal, which affects five Indiana casinos, was approved by New Jersey regulators on Friday.
Bank CEOs warn of tougher economic road after recent gains
The road to recovery for the U.S. economy will be uneven, unclear and uncertain as the coronavirus retains its hold on business and Americans’ everyday activities, according to the heads of the nation’s biggest banks.
Clay Terrace hits pause on pre-pandemic plan to add apartments, offices, hotel
Columbus, Ohio-based Washington Prime Group has told the city of Carmel it has decided to put the brakes on an ambitious plan to diversify the lifestyle center.
Retail developer who took his own life was dogged by debts
Craig Johnson left behind what court records show is millions of dollars in debt that might not be covered by his estate.
Public health veteran Dr. Virginia Caine both upbeat and frustrated
IBJ talked with Caine about her pandemic frustrations, how testing and contact-tracing are going and whether the Indianapolis 500 should run with fans in the stands.
Justice center project hitting minority-contracting targets, but are they too low?
Roughly $162 million has been committed so far to minority-owned businesses helping to build the city’s $575 million criminal justice center complex in the Twin Aire neighborhood.
Venture firm opening Indy office to target the overlooked
Cincinnati-based Lightship Capital is opening an Indianapolis-area office within three months to provide underrepresented entrepreneurs here access to a $50 million investment fund.
Indiana reports more than 700 new COVID-19 cases for third straight day
The Indiana State Department of Health on Friday said more than 600,000 tests for COVID-19 have been administered in the state during the pandemic, with 9.1% of those tested found positive.
Kite Realty Group seeks $7M in tax increment financing for $55M Glendale project
A proposal to issue economic development tax increment revenue bonds for Kite is slated to be voted on by the City-County Council’s Metropolitan and Economic Development Committee on Monday.
Two local restaurant groups to require masks at all eateries
Cunningham Restaurant Group and Huse Culinary—which altogether operate more than 30 eateries—said they were taking the step to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and protect diners and employees.