Articles tagged as: coronavirus
November 29, 2021
Indiana's COVID-19 surge continued over Thanksgiving weekend
Indiana has seen a 66% increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations over the past three weeks after declines from a summer surge peak of nearly 2,700 patients in September.
Read MoreNovember 23, 2021
Dozens testify, many opposed, on proposed COVID-19 vaccine mandate bill
Proposed legislation that would effectively ban businesses from enforcing COVID-19 vaccine mandates drew heavy disapproval during an hours-long Statehouse hearing Tuesday.
Read MoreNovember 22, 2021
Former U.S. Surgeon General on COVID-19: 'We’re going to have to learn to live with this virus'
Former U.S. Surgeon General and Indiana state health commissioner Dr. Jerome Adams says a winter COVID-19 surge in Indiana isn't a matter of "if" but "how bad."
Read MoreNovember 22, 2021
Holcomb not yet backing proposed COVID-19 vaccine mandate restrictions for businesses
Gov. Eric Holcomb Monday wouldn’t throw his support behind proposed legislation that would effectively stop private businesses from imposing COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
Read MoreNovember 21, 2021
Coronavirus: Boosters open to all, lawmakers aim to restrict businesses' vaccine mandates
Indiana lawmakers announce they will come back into session before the end of November to help the governor end the state's public health emergency. At the same time, lawmakers also intend to change how private businesses can require employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine. And the Indiana Department of Health has announced boosters are available for all Hoosiers 18 and older.
Read MoreNovember 21, 2021
Indiana expands COVID-19 booster doses to all 18 and older, following CDC guidance
The Indiana Department of Health has announced boosters are available for all Hoosiers 18 and older regardless of occupation, age or underlying health condition.
Read MoreNovember 20, 2021
Indiana lawmakers aim to restrict businesses' ability to mandate COVID-19 vaccine
Indiana lawmakers will come into session before the end of November to significantly change how private businesses can require employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Read MoreNovember 20, 2021
Republican leaders will reconvene legislative session Nov. 29
Lawmakers will return to the Statehouse this month for a one-day session to consider legislation that would allow Indiana's current public health state of emergency to expire.
Read MoreNovember 17, 2021
Indiana high court taking governor's suit over emergency law
The Indiana Supreme Court issued an order Wednesday taking over a lawsuit that Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb filed against the GOP-dominated Legislature contending that a law granting the power violates the state constitution.
Read MoreNovember 15, 2021
Butler University pharmacy college dean talks pharmacist shortage
As the COVID-19 pandemic lingers Indiana pharmacies face a shortage of pharmacists.
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