Stocks skid as virus fears shake markets; Dow falls 2.1%
Indianapolis-based shopping mall owner Simon Property Group was among the companies hit hard Monday, with its stock falling 5.9%, to $117.19 per share.
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UPDATE: Federal judge affirms Indiana University vaccine requirement
The judge held a hearing on the case last week and wrote in his ruling dated Sunday that evidence so far shows that IU has pursued a reasonable policy in the “legitimate interest of public health for its students, faculty and staff.”
Travel stocks slump over spike in nationwide coronavirus cases
Stocks were down broadly Monday out of concern over rising infections in many countries, and airline and cruise line stocks were hit especially hard.
Statewide COVID hospitalizations hit highest level since June 15
The state said more than 2.89 million Hoosiers have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 after a weekend increase of 9,947.
With pandemic worsening in U.S., surgeon general expresses concern
While U.S. case numbers and hospitalizations are still far below levels from the worst of the pandemic early this year, Dr. Vivek Murthy said the worsening situation shows the need to convince more people to get inoculations.
Pfizer says U.S. regulators agree to ‘priority review’ for COVID vaccine
Vaccines cleared for emergency use still must undergo the stringent full approval process, a step that might help persuade some people who aren’t yet immunized to roll up their sleeves.
Indiana reports 500-plus new COVID cases for third straight day
The state said more than 2.88 million Hoosiers have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 after a daily increase of 4,600. More than 2.85 million had received the first dose of a two-dose vaccination.
Colts, 3 other NFL teams remain under 50% vaccinated, source says
Pittsburgh, Miami, Carolina and Denver have the highest vaccination rates and are among 10 teams that have achieved at least 85%.
Child tax credit starts hitting U.S. families’ bank accounts
Democrats see this as a landmark program along the same lines as Social Security. But many Republicans warn that the payments will discourage parents from working and ultimately feed into long-term poverty.
Marion County rolls out new COVID-19 weapon
The county health department is using a brightly colored, 40-foot-long bus as a mobile unit for downtown workers and visitors to get shots, to help boost the county’s 41.2% vaccination level.
Indiana reports 586 more COVID-19 cases, one more death
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 increased from 415 on Tuesday to 443 on Wednesday.
U.S. unemployment claims fall to 360,000, a new pandemic low
Last month, employers added a hefty 850,000 jobs, and hourly pay rose a solid 3.6% compared with a year ago—faster than the pre-pandemic annual pace and evidence that companies are being compelled to pay more to attract and keep workers.
Watchdog: FBI mishandled Nassar-USA Gymnastics abuse case
The inspector general’s office found that “despite the extraordinarily serious nature” of the claims against USA Gymnastics national team doctor Larry Nassar, FBI officials in Indianapolis did not respond with the “utmost seriousness and urgency that the allegations deserved and required.”
Indiana COVID-19 cases rise past 600, most in seven weeks
The state said more than 2.87 million Hoosiers have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 after a daily increase of 4,700.
Many returning to office are dreading commute more than ever
The great work-from-home experiment revealed that many employees can work effectively outside the office—rendering commutes largely unnecessary. But those stuck with inflexible employers can use coping techniques to make the commutes easier to deal with.
U.S. COVID-19 cases rising again, doubling over three weeks
The COVID-19 curve in the U.S. is rising again after months of decline, with the number of new cases per day doubling over the past three weeks, driven by the fast-spreading delta variant, lagging vaccination rates and Fourth of July gatherings.
Indiana sees largest number of new COVID-19 cases since May 27
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 jumped from 399 on Sunday to 450 on Monday, the highest number in nearly a month.
Indiana reports 157 new COVID-19 cases
The state said more than 2.87 million Hoosiers have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. More than 2.84 million had received the first dose of a two-dose vaccination.
Indiana health officials say ‘white bagging’ should be regulated, but do not call for a ban
A new report submitted to the Indiana Legislative Council calls for the regulation of “white bagging,” a practice that requires hospitals to buy drugs from an outside pharmacy, which delivers them premixed ahead of time of the patient’s visit. It is a growing practice, aimed at lowering the cost of care, but many providers say it can compromise care.
Bonus pay for essential workers varied widely across states
As society reopens, momentum to provide pandemic hazard pay appears to be fading—even though the federal government has broadened the ability of state and local governments to provide retroactive pay.