Madison County extends state’s pandemic restrictions to other industries
The county ordered liquor stores, banks and insurance companies to cease normal operations and shift to offering only drive-thru, delivery and curbside services.
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Can blood from coronavirus survivors treat the newly ill?
A network of U.S. hospitals is waiting on permission from the Food and Drug Administration to begin large studies of the infusions both as a possible treatment for the sick and as vaccine-like temporary protection for people at high risk of infection.
Potential coronavirus treatment granted rare disease status
Experts who have studied the so-called “orphan drug” program say the company’s request—and the FDA’s decision to grant it—seem inappropriate given the rapidly expanding threat of the viral outbreak. A financial analyst, though, called Gilead’s request “pretty standard.”
Dow Jones industrial average sees record point gain as investors await rescue package
The 11.4% gain was the Dow’s biggest since 1933. The huge jump was a sign of investor belief that Congress has no alternative than to pass a $2 trillion rescue of a U.S. economy that is on life support.
State to use $5M Lilly Endowment grant to create center for homeless with COVID-19
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration Secretary Jennifer Sullivan said during Tuesday’s press conference that organizers have secured a location to quarantine those experiencing the virus and homelessness.
U.S. retailers plan to stop paying rent to offset virus closures
The U.S. relief packages being considered don’t directly address rents. But the Federal Reserve’s actions may give banks the leeway to defer mortgage payments, allowing property owners to delay rent.
Trump says he hopes U.S. will be reopened by Easter amid virus
During a private conference call with roughly 30 conservative leaders on Tuesday, Vice President Mike Pence reinforced Trump’s eagerness to lift coronavirus-related work and travel restrictions “in a matter of weeks, not months.”
Congress closing in on nearly $2 trillion virus aid package
Ravaged in recent days, the stock market climbed significantly Tuesday morning as negotiators signaled a resolution was in sight. The Dow Jones industrial average was up nearly 9% at noon.
COVID-19 community relief fund awards more than $7.3M in grants
The grants announced Tuesday range from $20,000 to $750,000 and were awarded to human service organizations in Boone, Hancock, Hamilton, Hendricks, Marion and Morgan counties.
Coronavirus cases rise to 365 in state, with 161 in Marion County
The Indiana State Department of Health on Tuesday morning said 2,931 people have been tested, up from 1,960 people in the previous day’s report.
UPDATE: Tokyo Olympics officially postponed until 2021 because of pandemic
The International Olympic Committee said the games will be held “not later than summer 2021” but they will still be called the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Stay-home decrees crush small business, erasing millions of jobs
First came the order to close up. Then the laying off of staff. Now small-business owners across the U.S. are bleeding cash and wading through paperwork to get financial assistance.
Negotiators near $2T deal for federal virus aid after tensions flair
Top congressional and White House officials emerged from grueling negotiations at the Capitol over the $2 trillion coronavirus rescue package saying they expected to reach a deal Tuesday.
Malaria drugs’ promise for coronavirus spurs hope, shortages
Excitement about treating the new coronavirus with malaria drugs is raising hopes. But the evidence that they may help is thin, and a run on the drugs is complicating access for people who need them for rheumatoid arthritis or lupus.
USA Gymnastics among growing chorus asking for Olympics delay
USA Gymnastics President Li Li Leung said Monday that a majority of senior national team members indicated in an anonymous survey that they would prefer the games be postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Tokyo Olympics postponement appears inevitable as countries grow impatient with IOC
Dick Pound of Canada, the longest-serving International Olympic Committee member, told USA Today “postponement has been decided,” but the IOC gave no indication Monday that a delay was certain.
Indiana hospitals to pool information on medical supplies as COVID-19 surge looms
The move comes as doctors, nurses and hospitals across the country plead with federal officials to provide more critical medical supplies.
COVID-19 testing in Indiana remains sharply limited for foreseeable future
As in other states, tests are being reserved for health care workers and people with strong symptoms who have been in contact with someone who has tested positive.
Two biggest hotels in Indianapolis suspend operations
The 1,005-room JW Marriott Indianapolis and 650-room Indianapolis Marriott Downtown closed Monday after they stopped taking reservations late Sunday.
FAQ: What does the stay-at-home order mean for Hoosiers?
Gov. Eric Holcomb is telling Hoosiers to “hunker down” and stay at home for the next two weeks, except for what’s deemed “essential” business and activity. The order raises a bunch of questions about how it will work and what’s allowed. Here are some answers to those questions.