Indiana reports 2,519 more COVID-19 cases, another rise in hospitalizations
The Indiana State Department of Health has reported 205 new deaths due to COVID-19 over the past seven days, an average of 29.3 per day.
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National unemployment claims fall more than expected
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Regulators, experts take up thorny COVID-19 vaccine study issues
On Thursday, a federal advisory committee will debate whether the guidelines the FDA has set for vaccine developers are rigorous enough. Interest is so high, the FDA is airing the meeting on YouTube.
Fed survey finds tepid growth as U.S. economy battles pandemic
A Federal Reserve survey of business conditions around the country found that the U.S. economy grew at a “slight to modest” pace in September and early October, but that the pace of activity varied greatly among sectors.
Indiana enlists National Guard to help with surge in nursing home COVID-19 deaths
The state on Wednesday announced a five-part plan that also includes sending 2 million N-95 masks and 400,000 face shields to nursing homes, which have been particularly hard hit by the virus.
Senate Democrats block slimmed-down pandemic relief bill
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Next up in hunt for COVID-19 vaccine: Testing shots in children
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State reports another 1,766 COVID-19 cases, rise in hospitalizations
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McConnell warns White House against COVID relief deal
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Central Indiana homebuilders see biggest month in 14 years
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