COVID-19 hospitalizations in Indiana jump to another all-time high
The Indiana State Department of Health on Monday reported 5,218 new COVID-19 cases, the sixth day in a row that new cases have topped 5,000 in the daily update.
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Here comes Santa Claus—with face masks and plexiglass
More than 10 million U.S. households visited Santa in a mall or store last year, according to GlobalData Retail. Nearly 73% of them also spent money at nearby restaurants or stores, he says.
Indiana’s northern neighbor halts classes, indoor dining as virus surges
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration on Sunday ordered numerous restrictions in a move backed by hospitals, universities, colleges, community colleges and K-12 school boards.
Federal jury trials suspended in Indiana’s Southern District
An order sent Friday by Chief Judge Jane E. Magnus-Stinson suspends all in-person jury trials in all divisions of the U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana until at least Jan. 25.
Indiana reports another 6,844 COVID-19 cases, 22 more deaths
Marion County reported 799 new COVID-19 cases, raising the cumulative total to 35,416. Hamilton County saw 307 more positive cases, bringing its total to 10,189.
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, testing hit new highs in Indiana
Marion County reported 1,079 new COVID-19 cases in the latest daily report, raising the cumulative total to 34,633.
Holcomb orders businesses to post mask-requirement signage
The latest executive order, which Gov. Eric Holcomb signed Friday, requires all businesses to place “clearly visible signage at their public and employee entrances notifying that face coverings are required for all individuals entering the business.”
Indiana reports another 5,708 new COVID-19 cases, 50 more deaths
The state has reported 308 new COVID-19 deaths over the past seven days (an average of 44 per day) compared with 256 (36.5 per day) the previous week.
One meet, nine cities: How top U.S. swimmers finally returned to the pool
The U.S. Open swimming meet originally was scheduled for one site. Now it’s taking place across nine, including Indianapolis, where events are scheduled through Saturday at the Indiana University Natatorium.
Feds announce COVID-19 vaccine agreement with drug stores
Thursday’s agreement with major chain drug stores, grocery market pharmacies and other chains and networks covers about 3 in 5 pharmacies in all 50 states and U.S. territories such as Puerto Rico.
Post-election rancor clouds chances for quick COVID-19 relief bill
President-elect Joe Biden’s top allies on Capitol Hill adopted a combative posture on COVID-19 relief on Thursday, pressing their case for a $2 trillion bill that’s a nonstarter for Republicans.
Indiana legislators not required to wear masks in Statehouse
Members of the Indiana General Assembly will not be required to wear masks while at the Statehouse next week for the ceremonial start to the legislative session and possibly not for the upcoming four-month session scheduled to start in January.
Indiana reports record-high 6,654 new COVID-19 cases, 51 more deaths
Hospitalizations due to COVID-19 in Indiana continue to escalate, rising to another all-time high. COVID-19 patients occupy 31% of the state’s intensive care beds.
Hogsett announces new pandemic restrictions for Marion County
Schools will be required to switch to all virtual instruction and bars will need to reduce capacity under the new orders, which are in response to a growing wave of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations.
New unemployment claims drop nationally, rise in Indiana
The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits fell last week ,to 709,000, a still-high level but the lowest figure since March and a further sign that the job market might be slowly healing.
Mounting commercial real estate losses threaten banks, recovery
Office space, the largest single slice of the commercial real estate sector, already is seeing rents fall as vacancies rise. Property values eventually could plummet 20% to 35%, according to a recent Barclays report. Hotels and retail properties have been hit even harder.
Online shopping surge could lead to holiday delivery delays
U.S. online holiday sales are expected to shatter previous records. Adobe Analytics, which measures sales at 80 of the top 100 U.S. online retailers, predicts a total of $189 billion in online holiday sales, a 33% increase compared to last year.
As coronavirus soars, hospitals hope to avoid agonizing choices
The number of new daily coronavirus cases in the United States is at an all-time high. Nearly every metric is trending in the wrong direction, prompting states to add new restrictions and hospitals to prepare for a potentially dark future.
Indiana continues to plan for vaccine delivery, even though none has been approved
Indiana health officials have identified five hospitals that will get the initial shipment of the first COVID-19 vaccine available, if and when one is approved for use.
Indiana reports new records in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations
The Indiana State Department of Health on Wednesday said the seven-day moving average for new COVID-19 cases reached another all-time high of 4,681.