Pelosi unveils $3 trillion virus aid bill, says inaction costs more
The House is expected to vote on the package as soon as Friday, but the Senate is likely to wait until after Memorial Day to act.
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COVID relief fund’s third round provides $4M to Marion County groups
Since its launch earlier this year, the Central Indiana COVID-19 Community Economic Relief Fund has distributed more than $15.8 million to 100 organizations in central Indiana.
State passes 25,000 total cases of COVID-19; deaths reach 1,444
The state reported that 150,510 people have been tested so far, up from 146,688 in Monday’s report—an increase of 3,822.
Area existing-home sales sank 16.8% in April amid pandemic limitations
Amid the big decline in sales, prices hit record highs in central Indiana, according to the MIBOR Realtor Association.
Consumer prices off by most since 2008 as virus slows economy
Excluding the normally volatile categories of food and energy, so-called core prices saw their sharpest drop on records dating to 195, the Labor Department said Tuesday.
Fauci warns of ‘suffering and death’ if U.S. reopens too soon
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, said officials should adhere to federal guidelines for a phased reopening or they will risk new COVID-19 outbreaks.
Major League Baseball owners OK plan that could lead to July start, source says
The coronavirus-delayed season could start around the Fourth of July weekend in ballparks without fans.
Simon shares rally after firm lays out reopening plans, pledges to pay a dividend
CEO David Simon said the company is continuing to work closely with its tenants but declined to discuss how it is assisting those that have faced financial strains from limited or diminished operations.
White House recommends tests for all nursing home residents
More than 27,000 residents and staff have died from outbreaks of the virus at the nation’s nursing homes and long-term care facilities, according to an AP tally based on state health departments and media reports.
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.
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.