Pence lauds vaccine effort during stop at Indiana plant
Vice President Mike Pence stressed the need for Americans to stay focused on limiting the spread of the virus before a vaccine is in widespread use.
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FDA review clears path for second coronavirus vaccine, this one developed by Moderna
The vaccine appears poised for regulatory clearance after a detailed data review by Food and Drug Administration scientists confirmed the two-shot regimen was “highly effective” in a clinical trial and carried no serious safety concerns.
U.S. stock indexes climb on renewed hope for relief package
Wall Street is growing increasingly confident that Democratic and Republican lawmakers will clinch a bill based on a $748 billion bipartisan proposal that would inject cash directly into the economy as prior benefits begin to expire at the end of the year.
Talks escalate on new COVID-19 relief, top lawmakers to meet
Rank-and-file Democrats appear increasingly resigned to having to drop, for now, the party’s demand for fiscal relief for states and local governments whose budgets have been thrown out of balance by the pandemic.
U.S. Postal Service ‘gridlocked’ as historic crush of holiday packages sparks delays
As a homebound nation increasingly shops online for holiday gifts, private express carriers FedEx and UPS have cut off delivery service for some retailers, sending massive volumes of packages to the Postal Service and creating major delays.
FDA allows use of over-the-counter home test for COVID-19
A company spokesperson said the test will be priced around $30 and be available at pharmacies and online. The test connects to a digital app to help users interpret the results.
Indiana sees decline in COVID-19 cases, rise in deaths, hospitalizations
Despite the drop in cases, newly reported deaths due to COVID-19 surged to 129, the second-highest number of new deaths ever contained in the daily report. Testing was at its lowest mark since Nov. 1.
Old Oaken Bucket football game called off again due to pandemic
The rivalry game between Indiana University and Purdue University, which has been played every year since 1920, was canceled for the second time in two weeks—and the third time this season.
COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up as feds weigh second provider
U.S. officials reiterated their projection that 20 million Americans will be able to get their first shots by the end of December, and 30 million more in January.
U.S., states crack down on scams bilking desperate Americans
Regulators on Monday unveiled what they are calling “Operation Income Illusion,” a yearlong nationwide law-enforcement sweep targeting the scammers. Consumers have lost an estimated $1 billion in the schemes since the start of 2020.
Health care workers in Indiana begin receiving COVID-19 vaccinations
The first doses were administered to a physician, nurse, respiratory therapist, pharmacist, patient care tech and environmental services tech at Parkview Health in Fort Wayne shortly after noon, the state said.
Crunch time for COVID-19 relief as bipartisan bills unveiled
The dozen or so lawmakers sealed agreement on their COVID relief plan over the weekend and decided to offer two pandemic relief packages with varying price tags.
NCAA to play women’s basketball tournament at one site
The women’s Final Four in 2021 was already set for San Antonio, and the NCAA has begun preliminary talks with the Texas city to hold the entire 64-team tournament in the area.
Indiana sees 5,050 more COVID-19 cases, 35 additional deaths
The Indiana State Department of Health on Monday reported the latest figures related to schools, students, teachers and staff.
‘Relieved’: U.S. health workers start getting COVID-19 vaccine
The biggest vaccination campaign in U.S. history kicked off Monday as health workers rolled up their sleeves for shots to protect them from COVID-19 and start beating back the pandemic.
New COVID-19 cases in Indiana again exceed 6,000
The state on Sunday also reported 37 new deaths due to COVID-19, raising the cumulative total to 6,495.
Indiana reports 7,542 new COVID-19 cases, 85 more deaths
The department said it tested 20,022 new individuals, the 46th straight day that testing in that category has exceeded 10,000.
White House threatens FDA chief’s job over vaccine approval
Food and Drug Administration chief Stephen Hahn signaled that he would tell regulators to allow the vaccine to be issued on an emergency basis, White House chief of staff Mark Meadows said.
Study: Drug combo with Lilly medication boosts COVID recovery time
Doctors are reporting that a two-drug treatment involving a medication from Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co. is especially helpful for COVID-19 patients who need extra oxygen.
Colts capacity reduced to 10,000 for next home game
It’s unknown whether the health department will institute the same restriction for the Big Ten Football Championship game, scheduled to take place the day before the Colts game.