Articles tagged as: coronavirus
September 15, 2020
State Paralyzed Over Conflicting COVID-19 Relief Funding Guidance
The Trump administration continually sends guidance to the states over how they can spend federal CARES Act funding. But that can often confuse more than it helps.
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Working Parents And Closed Schools: The Childcare Struggle During COVID-19
With some school districts operating remotely, parents are scrambling to find childcare. Childcare centers are trying to meet the demand while also operating as safely as possible during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreSeptember 14, 2020
As Schools Reopen Amid COVID-19, Teachers Worry About Their Mental Health
Teaching is already challenging enough without a pandemic shaking up how the classroom operates. As schools reopen, many districts are focused on keeping their staff and students safe from COVID-19. But the pandemic is also taking a toll on teachers' mental health.
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Eli Lilly Says Anti-Inflammatory Drug May Shorten COVID-19 Recovery Time
Eli Lilly announced the results Monday from a 1,000-person study sponsored by the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. The result have not yet been published or reviewed by independent scientists.
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Indiana Developing Virus Vaccine Eligibility Criteria
If the vaccine is distributed to each state based on its share of the U.S. population, Indiana might receive only 300,000 doses initially for its 6.7 million residents.
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U.S. Sen. Mike Braun Won't Support Help For Indiana State Budget
State budget officials project Indiana will have a $1 billion hole in its budget by the end of the current fiscal year, even with the state's significant financial reserves.
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State Health Officials Urge Flu Shots to Help Hospitals With Pandemic
State health officials are urging Hoosiers to get a flu shot this fall. The recommendation is an effort to keep flu numbers low during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush Tests Positive For COVID-19
Rush is the highest-ranking state official whos publicly announced a positive COVID-19 test.
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Teacher Departures Leave Schools Scrambling For Substitutes
With many teachers opting out of returning to the classroom because of the coronavirus, schools around the U.S. are scrambling to find replacements and in some places lowering certification requirements to help get substitutes in the door.
Read MoreSeptember 13, 2020
Coronavirus: Extra $300 Benefits To Begin, Substitute Shortage May Push Students Online
The Indiana State Department of Health reported 74 additional confirmed deaths over the last week, bringing the state's total to 3,214. The state announced more than 105,000 total confirmed cases including three days with more than 1,000 reported cases and more than 1.7 million Hoosiers tested.
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