Coronavirus cases rise to 1,514 in state, 676 in Marion County
The Indiana State Department of Health has reported 533 new cases over the past two days.
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An Indianapolis man on losing his partner to COVID-19: ‘From normal life to this hell in a week’
Tony Sizemore, 62, of Indianapolis, shares the story of the death of his partner, Birdie Shelton, the first person to die of the COVID-19 virus in Indiana.
Coronavirus cases rise to 1,232 in state, 584 in Marion County
The department reported that 8,407 people have been tested so far, up from 6,936 people in the previous day’s report.
Abbott launching 5-minute COVID-19 test for use almost anywhere
The Chicago-based medical-device maker plans to supply 50,000 tests a day starting April 1.
UPDATE: Trump seeks to force General Motors to produce ventilators
General Motors said it is scheduled to start shipping ventilators as soon as next month from an automotive electronics factory in Kokomo.
Allison Transmission halting production at some Indianapolis sites
Allison said it’s suspending some of its local production lines because the coronavirus outbreak has disrupted supply chains and weakened customer demand.
Indiana still weeks away from COVID-19 peak, officials say; hospitals scramble to get ready
State officials again refused to say how many ventilators or intensive-care unit beds hospitals have, citing confidentiality agreements with hospitals and vendors. Some hospitals expect their supplies to run short in coming weeks.
NCAA weighs more eligibility for sports cut short by pandemic
The NCAA Division I Council is scheduled to vote Monday on whether to allow another year of eligibility for spring sport athletes such as baseball, softball and lacrosse players, who had their seasons wiped out by the coronavirus pandemic.
For Republic Airways, virus thwarts years of progress
The entire airline industry is in crisis as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and accompanying recommendations and mandates for social distancing.
Banks say they’ll give commercial borrowers extra time
But the bankers also say it’s unclear how the pandemic might affect commercial customers—and the banks themselves—in the longer term.
Career OB/GYN thrust into spotlight as state battles COVID-19 pandemic
As Indiana state health commissioner, Dr. Kristina Box finds herself in the spotlight as the highest-ranking public health official in the state during the pandemic, which threatens to overwhelm hospitals.
House passes $2.2T rescue package, rushes it to Trump
The House approved the sweeping measure by a voice vote, as strong majorities of both parties lined up behind the most colossal economic relief bill in the nation’s history.
Wondering if you qualify for unemployment? The answer is probably yes.
State and federal authorities have expanded the eligibility for unemployment benefits significantly, meaning if you’re out of work and didn’t qualify under the old rules, you likely will now.
Struggling Americans can tap 401(k)s with coronavirus bill
Lawmakers in Washington, D.C., are making it easier for Americans struggling with the fallout from the coronavirus to draw on the trillions of dollars in their 401(k)s and other retirement accounts.
House debates $2.2T virus relief bill amid last-minute snag
Libertarian Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., was threatening to slow action by demanding a roll call vote. That would force many lawmakers to make the journey to Washington, D.C., to cast a vote on legislation that is certain to pass anyway.
Scooter companies pull out of cities worldwide amid pandemic
The appeal of sharing a high-touch vehicle with an unknown number of strangers has succumbed to the fear of viral transmission.
Restaurants, breweries embracing more alcohol delivery, carryout
With revenue down because of banned dine-in services, some eateries are taking advantage of the governor’s order allowing more restaurants and breweries to temporarily offer carryout and delivery of alcohol.
State unemployment was 3.1% in February, before deluge of job losses
Indiana’s unemployment rate held steady in February, just before a wave of job losses and unemployment applications in March due to the coronavirus pandemic that threaten to send the rate much higher.
Coronavirus cases rise to 981 in state, 484 in Marion County
The Indiana State Department of Health reported that 6,936 people have been tested so far, up from 4,651 people in the previous day’s report.
State dips into reserves for coronavirus spending as pandemic cuts into revenue
Cris Johnston, director of the Office of Management and Budget, said agencies have been told to look for places where they can eliminate spending. But he said there are no plans to cut funding for schools, even though it’s the state’s largest expenditure.