Indiana Legislature OKs religious activities as essential
The measure, which heads to the governor, would prohibit state and local orders from restricting anyone’s ability to attend religious services during disaster emergencies.
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Fed’s Powell: U.S. nearing full reopening to ‘different economy’
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said many Americans who are out of work will struggle to find new jobs because some industries will likely be smaller than they were before the pandemic. In other cases, employers are seeking to use technology instead of workers.
Indiana COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations climb again
The state said more than 1.29 million Hoosiers have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. More than 1.89 million have received the first dose of a two-dose vaccination.
U.S. jobless claims rise to 744K as layoffs continue
If you include supplemental federal programs that were established last year to help the unemployed endure the health crisis, a total of 18.2 million were receiving some form of jobless aid the week of March 20.
Indiana COVID-19 cases hit highest daily mark since Feb. 20
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 jumped from 706 on Monday to 789 on Tuesday.
EU agency: Rare clots possibly linked to AstraZeneca shot
The European Medicines Agency described the clots as “very rare” side effects. It said most of the cases reported have occurred in women under 60 within two weeks of vaccination.
Indiana reports 669 new COVID-19 cases, 11 more deaths
The state said more than 1.26 million Hoosiers had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Tuesday. More than 1.79 million had received the first dose of a two-dose vaccination.
COVID mutants multiply as scientists race to decode variations
A key mystery plumbed early-on by top scientists has been what type of virus the coronavirus will prove to be. So far, it looks more similar to influenza, which shape-shifts all the time and requires annual revaccination, than it does measles.
Indiana reports 1 new COVID-19 death, 762 cases
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 increased from 693 on Saturday to 704 on Sunday.
From child care to COVID, rising job market faces obstacles
The most optimistic economists predict the nation could produce as many as 10 million more jobs this year and restore the labor market to its pre-pandemic level. Yet, even in normal times, it would be hard to regain all those jobs so quickly. And these aren’t normal times.
Indiana reports no new COVID-19 deaths in its daily update
The Indiana State Department of Health on Sunday reported zero new deaths from COVID-19 in its daily report for the first time since mid-March 2020, in the opening week of the pandemic in Indiana.
Frontline workers grateful for spotlight at Final Four concert
About 2,000 health care, public safety and hospitality workers were on the floor or seated nearby for Miley Cyrus’ musical tribute on Saturday night at Lucas Oil Stadium.
State’s daily COVID-19 count rises by 1,159, deaths by 5
The state said more than 1.22 million Hoosiers had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Saturday. More than 1.75 million had received the first dose of a two-dose vaccination.
Poll: Many people remain reluctant to get vaccinated for COVID
The holdouts are leery about possible side effects. They tend to be Republican, and they are usually younger and less susceptible to becoming critically ill or dying if they catch COVID-19.
Indiana’s COVID vaccine rollout gets mixed reviews
While the state’s rollout of eligibility for the vaccine has come under some fire, many Hoosiers have begun planning for a summer and fall free from worry, ready to resume their normal lives.
COVID-19 cases top 1,000 in Indiana for third straight day
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 rose from 677 on Wednesday to 697 on Thursday.
Indiana reports highest daily case count since March 6
The state said more than 1.16 million Hoosiers had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Thursday. More than 1.69 million had received the first dose of a two-dose vaccination.
Pfizer says it COVID-19 vaccine effective up to 6 months later
The companies also said the vaccine was 91% effective against symptomatic disease and was even more protective in preventing severe disease.
Indiana to make COVID-19 vaccines available at some large companies, universities
The move comes as the state gets a larger allotment of doses from the federal government and seeks to expand vaccination sites beyond hospitals, pharmacies and health centers.
Report: Mix-up at Baltimore vaccine plant could interrupt shipments of J&J vaccine
Delays could be a setback for Indiana and other states that have counted on the one-shot J&J vaccine as a growing part of their coronavirus immunization mix, along with the two-shot doses of Pfizer and Moderna.