State surpasses 35,000 COVID-19 cases, 2,000 deaths
The Indiana State Department of Health on Tuesday said 271,919 people have been tested so far, up from 265,896 in Monday’s report—an increase of 6,023.
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Monkeys, ferrets offer needed clues in COVID-19 vaccine race
Even as companies recruit tens of thousands of people for larger vaccine studies this summer, scientists still are testing ferrets, monkeys and other animals behind the scenes in hopes of uncovering clues to some basic questions.
COVID-19 taking devastating toll on nursing homes, federal report says
The numbers represent the first official national accounting of fatalities in the 15,000 nursing homes that receive Medicare and Medicaid funding. The tally, however, is incomplete.
COVID-19 fallout to haunt U.S. economy, costing it $8T through 2030, CBO says
The pandemic will hamper U.S. economic growth by reducing the amount of consumer spending and closing numerous businesses, the Congressional Budget Office said on Monday
Michigan easing stay-at-home orders, keeping some places closed
Nearly 5,500 people have died from coronavirus complications in Michigan, fifth most in the country.
Indiana’s virus-delayed primary might mean lines, slow tallies
Voting results might not be finalized Tuesday night in some counties as election workers across the state face counting more than 10 times the number of mail-in ballots than they received in the 2016 primary.
Gilead says remdesivir helped moderately ill coronavirus patients
The company-led study involved nearly 600 patients who had moderate pneumonia but did not need oxygen support.
State reports smaller increase in COVID-19 cases amid reduced testing
The Indiana State Department of Health said Monday that the cumulative death toll in the state rose to 1,976, up from 1,967 the previous day—an increase of nine.
Eli Lilly begins human testing on potential COVID-19 treatment
Dr. Daniel Skovronsky, chief scientific officer and president of Lilly Research Laboratories, said Lilly has already started “large-scale manufacturing” of the potential treatment.
U.S. grocery prices experience historic jump, likely to stay high
Overall, the cost of food bought to eat at home skyrocketed by the most in 46 years, and analysts caution that meat prices in particular could remain high.
Infected workers, parts shortages slow auto factory restarts
For some automakers, full production has been delayed, or it’s been herky-herky, with production lines stopping and starting due to infected workers or parts shortages.
Indiana reports another nine virus deaths, 363 more cases
The Indiana State Department of Health on Sunday said 13.2% of those tested so far have been positive for COVID-19.
Trump: U.S. to cut World Health Organization ties, revoke Hong Kong status
The U.S. will no longer treat Hong Kong and China as separate entities for the purposes of extradition, customs, trade and visa issues, President Trump said Friday. He also attacked the World Health Organization, which he said was effectively controlled by Beijing.
Powell: Fed to soon begin ‘challenging’ Main Street lending program
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged Friday that the Fed faces a major challenge with the launch in the coming days of a program that will lend to companies other than banks for the first time since the Great Depression.
2020 Innovation Issue: Pushing hard for a COVID-19 vaccine
Around the world, more than 80 vaccine projects are under development by pharmaceutical companies and university research laboratories.
2020 Innovation Issue: Regenstrief’s half century of health innovations
The not-for-profit and its health research are a testament to the idea that all innovation is related—even when the connection appears tenuous at first glance.
State reports another 490 COVID-19 cases, 39 more deaths
The Indiana State Department of Health on Friday said 248,713 people have been tested so far, up from 242,287 in Thursday’s report—an increase of 6,426.
Debate over $600 in jobless aid to intensify as claims rise
Research found that, because of the extra $600, two-thirds of laid-off workers are receiving benefits that exceed the paychecks they previously earned from working.
U.S. consumer spending sinks by record 13.6% in face of virus
Last month’s spending decline was far worse than the revised 6.9% drop in March, which itself had set a previous record for the steepest one-month fall in records dating to 1959.
Holcomb’s plan for $61M in coronavirus relief involves technology
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb’s application to the U.S. Department of Education provides a look at how he will spend federal education money that was set aside for state leaders to distribute how they choose.