Music industry weighs vaccine mandates, but politics collide
The coronavirus vaccine gave the live entertainment industry hope for a rebound in 2021. Now, as COVID-19 cases surge and hospital beds fill up, it feels like March 2020 all over again.
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Dilemma for Fed chief: High inflation and a surging virus
The uncertainties raised by the delta variant make it likelier that the Fed will announce a tapering in November or later, economists said, rather than in September. That would allow Fed officials to consider two additional months of data on inflation and jobs to gauge the delta variant’s impact.
Hospitalizations rise as Indiana COVID-19 cases top 5,000 for 2nd straight day
The state also released the latest statistics for so-called breakthrough cases, hospitalizations and deaths on Thursday,
FDA approval of Pfizer shot not swaying some vaccine holdouts
For some unvaccinated Americans, the FDA approval is the latest in a series of actions and appeals that have fallen flat, or further antagonized them.
Pfizer seeking FDA OK for COVID-19 vaccine booster dose
Last week, U.S. health officials announced plans to give COVID-19 booster shots to all Americans to shore up their protection amid the surging delta variant of the coronavirus.
Delta Air lines to impose monthly surcharge on unvaccinated employees
The airline plans to impose a $200 monthly surcharge on employees who aren’t vaccinated against COVID-19, becoming the first major U.S. company to levy a penalty to encourage workers to get protected.
Nearly a quarter of state’s ICU beds filled with COVID-19 patients as cases rise
The Indiana State Department of Health on Wednesday reported another escalation in COVID-19 cases and another jump in hospitalizations from the virus.
Treasury: Only 11% of federal rental assistance has been distributed
Lawmakers approved $46.5 billion in rental assistance earlier this year, but only $5.1 billion had been been distributed by states and localities through July.
From CVS to Goldman Sachs, FDA move prompts vaccine mandates
A flurry of private and public employers are requiring workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19 after the federal government gave full approval to the Pfizer shot. And the number is certain to grow much higher.
Indiana reports largest number of new COVID-19 deaths since mid-February
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 rose from 1,857 on Sunday to 1,956 on Monday, hitting the largest number since Jan. 25.
Indiana COVID-19 hospitalizations still climbing
More than 22% of Indiana’s intensive care unit beds are occupied by COVID-19 patients. Meanwhile, COVID information for Indiana schools was updated on Monday, with results through Friday.
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine receives full approval from FDA
The U.S. becomes the first country to fully approve the shot, according to Pfizer, and CEO Albert Bourla said he hoped the decision “will help increase confidence in our vaccine, as vaccination remains the best tool we have to help protect lives.”
Rising COVID-19 rates bring back masks at local school districts
Districts such as Washington Township have found themselves caught in the middle of a political and public health maelstrom, trying to balance changing health guidance amid the delta surge with the demands of parents and desire for in-person learning.
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations in Indiana reach levels not seen since January
More than 13,000 individuals were tested for COVID-19 in Indiana on Thursday, the highest daily testing number since Jan. 12.
COVID-19 anxiety rising amid delta surge, survey finds
The poll also finds that majorities of American adults want vaccination mandates for those attending movies, sports, concerts and other crowded events; those traveling by airplane; and workers in hospitals, restaurants, stores and government offices.
U.S. probes whether Moderna vaccine linked to higher risk of rare side effect
Federal health officials are investigating emerging reports that the Moderna coronavirus vaccine may be associated with a higher risk of a heart condition called myocarditis in younger adults than previously believed, according to two people familiar with the review.
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations continue to climb in Indiana
More than 20% of Indiana’s intensive care unit beds are occupied by COVID-19 patients.
Biden to require vaccines for nursing home staff as condition for funding
Hundreds of thousands of nursing home workers are not vaccinated, according to federal data, despite those facilities bearing the brunt of the early COVID-19 outbreak and their workers being among the first in the country to be eligible for shots.
Indiana sets up blue-ribbon commission to modernize state’s public health system
The 15-member commission will be co-chaired by former state Sen. Luke Kenley and former Indiana State Health Commissioner Dr. Judy Monroe.
Indiana National Guard to help conduct COVID-19 testing as demand skyrockets
Gov. Eric Holcomb acknowledged that people were waiting up to three hours at some sites to get tested as the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations climb across the state to levels not seen since early in the year.