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Indiana reports 1,019 new COVID-19 cases, 14 more deaths
The state said more than 482,000 Hoosiers had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Wednesday at 5 a.m. More than 920,000 had received the first dose of a vaccination.
New or used? Either way, price hikes squeeze U.S. auto buyers
The price of an average new vehicle jumped 6% between January and December 2020, to a record $40,578, according to data from Edmunds.com. Yet, that increase was nothing next to what happened in the used market.
Fed’s Powell: Recovery incomplete, high inflation unlikely
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s comments were in contrast to the increasing optimism among many analysts that the economy will grow rapidly later this year. That outlook has also raised concerns, though, about a potential surge in inflation.
Drug executives: Big jump in vaccine supply coming soon
By the end of March, Pfizer and Moderna expect to have provided the U.S. government with a total of 220 million vaccine doses, up from the roughly 75 million shipped so far.
Indiana COVID-19 deaths climb past 12,000 mark
The state said more than 459,000 Hoosiers had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Tuesday. More than 905,000 had received the first dose of a vaccination.
Hoosiers 60-64 now eligible for COVID-19 vaccines
The expansion means an additional 432,000 people are eligible for vaccines. The eligibility pool previously consisted of Hoosiers aged 65 and older, front-line health care workers and first responders.
COVID-19 deaths surpass 500,000 in United States
The COVID-19 death toll in the United States has reached a staggering number that all but matches the number of Americans killed in World War II, Korea and Vietnam combined.
Schools must still give standardized tests this year, Biden administration says
The decision means that schools will have to find ways to safely administer tests to tens of millions of students, many of whom are still learning remotely.
Johnson & Johnson says it can provide 20M vaccine doses by end of March
The company reiterated that it will have capacity to provide 100 million vaccine doses to the U.S. by the end of June. That supply will help government officials reach the goal of having enough injections to vaccinate most adult Americans later this year.
Biden boosts pandemic lending to smallest businesses
Under the Paycheck Protection Program, the administration is establishing a two-week window, starting Wednesday, in which only businesses with fewer than 20 employees—the overwhelming majority of small businesses—can apply for the forgivable loans.
Indiana COVID-19 daily report shows 824 cases, 35 deaths
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 rose slightly, from 870 on Saturday to 878 on Sunday. The high mark was 3,460, set on Nov. 30.
City-County Council to consider proposal to limit food-delivery fees
The proposed ordinance, co-authored by councilors Keith Potts and John Barth, would impose several restrictions on third-party delivery services such as UberEats, GrubHub and DoorDash.
Statewide COVID-19 hospitalizations fall to lowest level in nearly 5 months
The Indiana State Department of Health on Sunday reported 888 new cases of COVID-19, the fifth time in the past seven days that cases have fallen below 1,000.
Indiana reports 1,449 new COVID-19 cases, 14 more deaths
The state said more than 424,000 Hoosiers had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Saturday at 5 a.m. More than 880,000 had received the first dose of a vaccination.
Winter storms delay distribution of 6 million coronavirus vaccine doses
The ripple effects are expected to stretch into next week while states await delayed shipments and scramble to get their vaccination efforts back on track.
An unusual season is leading to a trickier NCAA bracket
With the entire tournament taking place in or near Indianapolis, there is no reason for the four geographic regions that have been a part of past NCAA brackets. The NCAA doesn’t have to ensure the best teams play closer to home.
New Indiana COVID-19 cases rise above 1,000
Indiana has reported 209 deaths from COVID-19 over the past seven days, an average of nearly 30 per day. That’s down from 411, or 58.7 deaths per day, the previous week.
Scarcity of niche biotech ingredients hinder vaccine production
Scaling up production of formerly niche substances such as lipid nanoparticles for a global vaccine drive has been among the most complex challenges behind the effort.
Governor signs bill for Indiana COVID-19 lawsuit shield
Indiana businesses and others now have broad protections from lawsuits by people blaming them for contracting COVID-19 under a new state law.