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.
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Indiana reports 63 more COVID-19 deaths, another high in hospitalizations
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COVID-19 hospitalizations reach new high as state reports 4,213 more cases
The Indiana State Department of Health on Monday said the seven-day moving average for COVID-19 cases reached another all-time high of 4,212.
Stocks skyrocket to record levels on Pfizer’s optimistic vaccine news
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Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine is looking 90% effective
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Indiana reports another 4,689 COVID-19 cases; hospitalizations hit another high
The Indiana State Department of Health has reported 262 new COVID-19 deaths over the past seven days, up from 229 the previous week.
Indiana COVID-19 cases top 5,000, hitting record for fourth straight day
Hospitalizations due to COVID-19 also rose to another high in Indiana, as did testing of new individuals.
U.S. consumer borrowing increases by $16.2 billion
The increase included a $3.98 billion increase in credit card borrowing, the first rise since February. Credit card use had fallen for six straight months as households cut back on use of credit cards once the pandemic hit.