Businesses wait for word, money after applying for SBA loans
Banking industry officials have said the slowdown in getting funds to customers has mostly been on the SBA’s side, although they said the government was making progress.
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City establishes overflow homeless shelters at Garfield, Washington parks
The two temporary shelters, which are intended for healthy residents, have a combined capacity of 85.
Officials say Indiana has enough gowns, masks for 13 days
State officials are urging local manufacturers to help keep supplies up by producing additional protective gear for the state’s hospitals and nursing homes.
Governor tightens retail restrictions, requires liquor stores to switch to takeout
The new executive order, which extends the stay-at-home directive through April 20, includes many of the same provisions as the initial order, which took effect March 25, but it adds new language in an attempt to strengthen the existing guidelines and creates an Enforcement Response Team to ensure businesses are complying.
Dow skyrockets 1,627 points on signs new virus deaths could be slowing
A worldwide rally gained steam on Wall Street on Monday, propelling major indexes up more than 7%, as traders cheered glimmers of hope that the deadliness of the coronavirus outbreak could be slowing in some of the hardest-hit areas.
COVID-19 claims lives of 11 residents at Anderson assisted-living center
Indiana State Health Commissioner Kristina Box said Monday that more than 20 people at the facility had contracted the coronavirus.
British Open canceled, Masters moves to November in major rescheduling
Still to be determined is when—or even if—golf can resume depending on the spread of COVID-19 that has shut down sports worldwide.
Auto insurers return money to customers during ‘unprecedented’ driving slump
States across the U.S. have issued stay-at-home mandates to help slow the spread of the deadly coronavirus. That’s led to a decline of about 35% to 50% in driving in most states.
Stocks rise sharply on hopes of progress in battling virus
U.S. stocks climbed more than 5% in morning trading, following up on gains that were nearly as big in Europe and Asia.
Coronavirus patients rush to join studies of Gilead drug
Remdesivir is farther along in testing than many other potential therapies, and the current studies could lead to regulatory approval.
INDOT to close I-70 in Indianapolis to take advantage of pandemic traffic slowdown
The Indiana Department of Transportation said it was accelerating planned construction on the interstate while traffic is down about 40%.
IBJ Podcast: What you need to know about unemployment now
State unemployment specialist Josh Richardson talks with host Mason King about who is now eligible for benefits under an expansion approved by Congress as well as how soon they’ll begin receiving benefits and how the agency is adjusting to a flood of applicants.
Nursing home operator designates facility for COVID-19, moving residents to others
A Fishers-based operator of nursing homes plans to relocate residents from one of its facilities to other sites and designate the vacated 140-bed facility for COVID-19 patients only—a move that is meeting resistance from some public officials and family members.
Across the United States, COVID-19 is killing more men than women, data show
Indiana is seeing a trend being seen around the nation: More women are testing positive for COVID-19, but more men are dying of it.
State death toll rises to 127 as COVID-19 cases climb to 4,411
Marion County reported 1,760 cases—up from 1,570 cases on Saturday—with 37 deaths, according to figures released by the state on Sunday.
Kyle Guy, former Mr. Basketball, reveals grandfather died from COVID-19
One year after the most memorable weekend of his basketball career, former Indiana Mr. Basketball and University of Virginia star Kyle Guy is dealing with a family tragedy.
Trump says ‘toughest’ weeks ahead as coronavirus spreads
At the same time, President Trump expressed growing impatience with social distancing guidelines and said he’s eager to get the country reopened and its stalled economy back on track.
Health care jobs evaporate in pivot to COVID-19 treatment
Even as hospitals scrounge for professionals from the industry to treat the burgeoning numbers of people with COVID-19, others are on the sidelines as elective procedures, diagnostics and appointments are canceled or postponed.
Analysis: How long until sports can return?
Assessing probability is futile, but public health leaders indicate that fans and leagues should prepare for sports to remain absent not just for the coming months but into next year.
Coronavirus cases swell to 3,953 in state, 1,570 cases in Marion County
The Indiana State Department of Health reported Saturday that 19,800 people have been tested so far, up from 17,835 in Friday’s report. The Indiana death to has reached 116.