Indianapolis and county officials reinstated restrictions Thursday on businesses, gatherings and when schools can open for in-person instruction in response to increase of COVID-19 infections.

Carlette Duffy became the city's Director of Reentry just one month before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. WFYI's Jill Sheridan spoke with Duffy by phone about the challenges facing people going through reentry right now.

Here is a summary of more than 50 back to school plans from Central Indiana school districts.

Gov. Eric Holcomb said back-to-school season is part of why he also issued a statewide mask mandate for all Hoosiers.

Race fans will have to undergo a temperature check at the gate and will receive a face mask and hand sanitizer. Seating will also be spread out to practice social distancing.

The Indiana eLearning Lab aims to offer educators professional development on virtual learning launched as many schools make it a focus due to the pandemic.

Gov. Eric Holcomb announced Wednesday Indiana would join neighboring states in a statewide mask mandate, starting Monday, July 27. He signed the executive order on Friday.

All Hoosiers will have to wear a mask in public starting Monday, July 27, Gov. Eric Holcomb announced Wednesday.

Attorney General Curtis Hill, in a non-binding opinion, says Gov. Eric Holcomb doesn't have the authority to mandate Hoosiers wear masks in public or attach a criminal penalty to that order.

The Fishers Health Department passed an ordinance Monday night requiring people to wear masks in the city.