As Indiana approaches a year since the COVID-19 shutdown, child care providers continue to face new realities as they try to keep doors open. While many high-quality providers once grappled with a shortage of child care seats, theyre now facing a shortage of children to fill them.

Hoosiers 55 and older can now register for appointments to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. The Indiana Department of Health announced the expansion Tuesday.

The Indiana State Teachers Association surveyed more than 2,000 educators last fall, and roughly 70 percent said they're considering leaving the profession because of higher work demands.

Indianapolis is recruiting community members to promote local vaccination efforts through the new COVID Community Ambassador program.

The Indiana Department of Health reported 195 additional confirmed deaths over the last week. That brings the state's total to 12,142 confirmed deaths. The state also reported more than 6,000 new cases in the last week.

As of March 1, nearly 15 percent of Hoosiers have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose compared to 15.9 percent in Kentucky, 14.4 percent in Ohio, and 14 percent in Michigan.

State officials reiterated Wednesday they believe the state will be able to safely host the NCAA Men's Division I basketball championship games next month even with fans.

In Alaska, Indiana, Iowa, and Tennessee, the tool shows all the vaccine providers, including hospitals, clinics, and public health vaccination sites.

Beginning March 1 in Marion County, restaurant capacity can increase to 75 percent, bars to 50 percent and curfew will be extended to 2 a.m.

Gov. Eric Holcomb announced Wednesday he will renew the emergency another 30 days, through March.