State reports increase of 295 cases, 19 deaths amid testing decline
The Indiana State Department of Health on Tuesday reported an increase of 3,483 tests after averaging more than 7,150 tests daily over the previous week.
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Medicare nursing home virus site not collecting complete information
Nursing homes are only required to provide the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services with data on coronavirus cases and deaths among residents and staff as of May 8, or more than two months after the first outbreak in a U.S. facility was reported.
Protective gear for medical workers begins to run low again
The American Medical Association has asked the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Vice President Mike Pence and members of Congress for a coordinated national strategy to buy and allocate gear.
States mandate masks, shut down again as virus cases, hospitalizations rise
The country’s rolling seven-day average of daily new cases hit a record high Monday—the 28th record-setting day in a row.
Dozens of Indiana charter, private schools receive federal virus rescue loans
The forgivable Paycheck Protection Program loans, aimed at maintaining payroll, weren’t available to public school districts.
New rules: Foreign pupils must leave U.S. if classes go online
Colleges across the U.S. were already expecting sharp decreases in international enrollment this fall, but losing all international students could be disastrous for some. Many depend on tuition revenue from international students, who typically pay higher tuition rates.
Months of trial, error in ICUs offer clues on how to save COVID-19 patients
Collective experience might be showing results. U.S. deaths, which often ranged between 2,000 and 3,000 a day in April and May, have mostly remained below 1,000 and in the low hundreds since the beginning of June.
Nasdaq hits record as U.S. stocks join global rally
The S&P 500 index posted its fifth straight increase, its longest winning streak since December, as Amazon.com Inc. shares rose past $3,000 for the first time.
McConnell calls for 5-year lawsuit shield for businesses as part of next virus bill
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., outlined new details Monday of what he wants to see in the next and potentially final coronavirus relief package.
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.
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.