Pandemic spurs popular Indiana camp to cancel all summer sessions
Camp Tecumseh YMCA officials said the 660-acre riverside camp will be vacant this summer for the first time since it opened in 1924.
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Local tech startup getting pandemic boost from app that connects hospitals, nursing homes
Altogether, more than 300 nursing homes across the state are now using Olio Health’s software in conjunction with the hospitals.
Indiana utilities seek approval to charge consumers for revenue lost as result of pandemic
Ten gas and electric utilities, including Indianapolis Power & Light Co. and Duke Energy Inc., filed a joint petition with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, saying they expect to see “significantly reduced load and revenue.”
Indiana reports another 501 COVID-19 cases as testing hits new high
The Indiana State Department of Health said Monday that the cumulative death toll in the state rose to 1,411, up from 1,379 the previous day—an increase of 32.
Restaurants reopen for dine-in service with restrictions but cautious optimism
Restaurateurs didn’t know what to expect early Monday, but patrons likely will see staff members in masks, tables spread at least six feet apart and rigorous cleaning protocols.
Steak n Shake permanently closes 57 restaurants amid dismal first quarter
With its restaurants limited to drive-thru, takeout or delivery for much of March because of the virus outbreak, the burger chain saw quarterly revenue plummet by $59 million.
Restaurants in most of Indiana have OK to reopen dining rooms
In addition, personal services such as hair salons, barber shops, nail salons, spas and tattoo parlors are allowed to open in 89 of 92 counties Monday—by appointment only.
Semiconductor companies consider new plants in United States
Intel and a Taiwanese company are talking to the Trump administration about building new semiconductor plants in the United States amid concern about relying on suppliers in Asia for chips used in a wide variety of electronics.
U.S. approves new coronavirus antigen test with fast results
Antigen tests can diagnose active infections by detecting the earliest toxic traces of the virus rather than genetic code of the virus itself. The developer said the test can provide an accurate, automated result in 15 minutes.
Pence self-isolating after exposure to aide with virus
An administration official said Vice President Pence was voluntarily keeping his distance from other people in line with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. He has repeatedly tested negative for COVID-19 but was following the advice of medical officials.
State reports 394 additional COVID-19 cases, 17 more deaths
The Indiana State Department of Health on Sunday reported that 140,029 people have been tested so far, up from 135,686 in Saturday’s report—an increase of 4,373.
Delphi pork plant resumes operations after 2-week closure
Workers returned Friday to Indiana Packers Corp. plant following the completion of coronavirus testing of its 2,267 workers. More than 300 plant workers tested positive for the coronavirus, about 13% of its workforce.
State reports another 586 COVID-19 cases as testing hits second straight high
The Indiana State Department of Health said Saturday that the cumulative death toll in the state rose to 1,362, up from 1,328 the previous day—an increase of 34.
Stocks post weekly gain despite dismal jobless report
Shares of energy, industrial and consumer staples companies helped the S&P 500 register its first weekly gain in three weeks.
About three-quarters of U.S. Catholic parishes applied for government paycheck protection
About 13,000 of the country’s 17,000 Catholic parishes applied for the government’s small-business stimulus program, and about half have so far received the requested funds, according to the church’s group for diocesan fiscal managers.
Other medical conditions cause risk of COVID deaths to skyrocket
COVID-19 is not showing much mercy to seniors, or to people with high blood pressure, diabetes and other chronic conditions.
Stocks rise on hopes that latest jobs report marks the bottom
Wall Street rallied again on Friday after a terrible, unprecedented report on the U.S. jobs market wasn’t quite as horrific as economists had forecast.
State reports 643 more COVID-19 cases as testing hits new high
The Indiana State Department of Health said Friday that the cumulative death toll in the state rose to 1,328, up from 1,295 the previous day—an increase of 33.
Student sues Indiana University for tuition, fee reimbursement
Indiana University has joined a growing number of universities facing lawsuits filed by students who allege they haven’t been properly refunded for pandemic-related disruptions to the spring semester.
Boardable boss calling ‘all hands on deck’ to help not-for-profits during pandemic
The company, which makes board management and meeting software used primarily by not-for-profits, in mid-March offered organizations a free 90-day trial of its recently enhanced software.