No more delays: What to know about the July 15 tax deadline
As the coronavirus pandemic took hold this spring, the federal government postponed the traditional April 15 filing deadline until July 15. The new deadline is rapidly approaching.
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Small business aid went beyond hard-hit companies, data show
Recipients covered a broad swath of industries, with some that were less directly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, such as manufacturing and construction, receiving a greater proportion of the loans than the hard-hit restaurant, bar and hotel industries.
Scientists urge WHO to acknowledge virus can spread in air
The letter was endorsed by 239 scientists from a variety of fields. It stated that the issue of whether or not COVID-19 was airborne was of “heightened significance” as many countries stop restrictive lockdown measures.
Two dozen Indianapolis companies received PPP loans of at least $5M
In all, the list includes 2,499 Indianapolis entities and 11,853 entities statewide that received Paycheck Protection Program loans of $150,000 or more. The list includes the Indianapolis Business Journal, which received a loan of between $350,000 and $1 million.
Indiana reports 54 more nursing home deaths from COVID-19 over past week
The Indiana State Department of Health on Monday reported an increase of 323 virus cases compared with Sunday’s numbers.
Decisions turn emotional as schools decide how or if to open
School districts across America are in the midst of making wrenching decisions over how to resume classes in settings radically altered by the pandemic.
Indianapolis students in 6th grade and above must wear face masks
In addition to requiring masks, guidance from the Marion County Public Health Department also recommends keeping students 3 feet to 6 feet apart and teachers 6 feet from students.
New COVID-19 cases in Indiana top 500 for second straight day
The Indiana State Department of Health on Saturday reported six new deaths and an increase in testing of 8,135.
Indiana reports increase of 528 COVID-19 cases as testing tops 500K
The Indiana State Department of Health on Friday said 504,153 COVID-19 tests have been taken in the state since the beginning of the pandemic, with 9.3% of those resulting in a positive finding for the virus.
As virus cases rise, governors warn college football season could be in danger
With cases of the novel coronavirus rising in the South and West, some governors hope that the threat of a canceled college football season will encourage their residents to follow public health guidelines.
Buttigieg co-leading group to help mayors with COVID-19 strategies
Presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg has been co-chairing the Pandemic Resilience Working Group for America’s Mayors, which is focused on providing accessible guidance to both policymakers and the public on how to target and suppress the spread of COVID-19.
UPDATE: Face masks to be mandatory in Marion County beginning July 9
By order of Mayor Joe Hogsett and the Marion County Public Health Department, face coverings will be required indoors where the public gathers, such as in office buildings and retail stores. They’ll also be required outdoors when it’s not possible to socially distance.
Indy Eleven plans return to pitch—with masked fans—on July 11
Safety precautions for the team’s season restart also will include limiting ticket sales to the lower bowl of Lucas Oil Stadium and restricting seats to every other row, with at least six feet between each grouping of four seats.
Indiana COVID-19 cases increase by 435, deaths by 13
The Indiana State Department of Health said 9.3% of those tested so far have been positive for the novel coronavirus.
Fraud could be to blame for unexpected spike in Indiana jobless claims
While the United States issued a better-than-expected jobs report Thursday morning, Indiana reported a spike in initial unemployment claims that defied reasonable expectations.
Indiana sees new jobless claims spike; national unemployment falls to 11.1%
U.S. employers added a substantial 4.8 million jobs in June as the job market improved nationally for a second straight month. Indiana, however, saw initial unemployment claims rise for the fourth straight week.
Three major downtown hotels set July reopening dates
The three hotels were among several throughout the city to temporarily suspend operations during the pandemic.
Congress extends relief program for COVID-slammed businesses
The U.S. House on Wednesday easily passed a temporary extension of the Paycheck Protection Program, speeding the measure to President Donald Trump.
Holcomb unveils campaign to promote masks, but won’t mandate using them
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb is launching a marketing campaign to emphasize the importance of wearing a mask in public to stop the spread of COVID-19.
State changes course, to release facility-specific nursing home virus data
After months of refusing to provide COVID-19 data on individual nursing homes, state officials have changed their minds. Nearly half of Indiana’s deaths from COVID-19 can be traced to the facilities.