Indiana reports 2,507 new COVID-19 cases, 19 more deaths
The seven-day moving average of new deaths rose from six to eight, the Indiana State Department of Health said on Wednesday.
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COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, deaths surging in Indiana
The state reported 27 new deaths from COVID, the largest number of new deaths in the daily report since 28 were reported on March 12.
COVID vaccines would be required for military under new plan
Members of the U.S. military would be required to have the COVID-19 vaccine beginning Sept. 15, under a plan announced by the Pentagon on Monday. That deadline could be pushed earlier if the vaccine receives final FDA approval or infection rates continue to rise.
Hospitalizations due to COVID-19 still climbing in Indiana
Cumulative COVID-19 cases rose from 781,326 in Friday’s state report to 786,272 on Monday, a weekend increase of 4,946 cases.
Fitness centers face uncertain future after pandemic changes workout habits
Roughly 9,000 health clubs—22% of the total nationwide—have closed since the beginning of the virus outbreak, according to the International Health Racquet & Sportsclub Association.
For first time, average hourly pay for supermarket, restaurant workers tops $15
Wages have been rising rapidly as the economy reopens and businesses struggle to hire enough workers. Some of the biggest gains have gone to workers in some of the lowest-paying industries.
Weary U.S. businesses confront new round of mask mandates
After a largely mask-free summer, it’s a reversal no one wanted to see, brought on by the fast-spreading delta variant and new guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.
Amazon to mandate masks for all its workers in warehouses
The move follows steps by a slew of other retailers, including Walmart and Target, to mandate masks for their workers.
CDC study finds COVID-19 survivors should still get vaccinated
Friday’s report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention adds to growing laboratory evidence that people who had one bout of COVID-19 get a dramatic boost in virus-fighting immune cells—and a bonus of broader protection against new mutants—when they’re vaccinated.
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations continue to surge in Indiana
The state reported nine new deaths from COVID-19, lifting the cumulative death total to 13,624. The seven-day moving average of new deaths increased from five to six.
United Airlines first major airline to require employees to be vaccinated
United, which has 67,000 employees in the United States, has been requiring vaccination of new hires since mid-June.
Biden considers withholding funds, other measures to spur vaccinations
If the Biden administration goes forward with the plans, it would amount to a dramatic escalation in the effort to vaccinate the roughly 90 million Americans who are eligible for shots but who have refused or have been unable to get them.
Indiana COVID-19 cases continue to rise
The department said statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 rose from 933 on Tuesday to 977 on Thursday.
Holcomb resists renewed mask mandate as virus variant spikes
The governor has maintained he won’t reinstate a statewide mask mandate or other restrictions, instead leaving such decisions to local officials.
NCAA recommends routine COVID testing only for unvaccinated
The updated guidance mostly follow CDC recommendations and come as football practices start across the country.
U.S. plans to require COVID-19 shots for foreign travelers
Airlines for America, a trade group for major U.S. airlines, said it was pleased by reports that the administration plans to make it easier for more foreign travelers to enter the country if they have been vaccinated.
Nursing home to workers: Get vaccine or lose your job
Some experts are calling for mandatory vaccinations at nursing homes, warning that unprotected staff members are endangering residents. Even residents who have been inoculated are vulnerable because many are elderly and frail, with weak immune systems.
Indiana reports 1,774 new COVID cases, 14 more deaths
The state said more than 2.96 million Hoosiers have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. More than 2.95 million had received the first dose of a two-dose vaccination.
CDC issues new eviction ban for most of United States
Speaking at the White House on Tuesday, President Joe Biden was uncertain whether the new moratorium could withstand lawsuits about its constitutionality.
Indiana COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations hit highs not seen since mid-February
The state department of health reported 13 new deaths from COVID-19, lifting the cumulative death total to 13,596.