Articles tagged as: COVID-19
July 6, 2020
'I Just Thought I Was In A Dream': A Pregnant Woman's COVID-19 Story
Though many people who have been seriously ill from COVID-19 are older or have underlying health conditions, its still unclear what causes certain people to get really sick. Aquarius Bunch was a healthy 27-year-old working at an assisted living facility in the Midwest when she got COVID-19. And she was pregnant.
Read MoreJuly 6, 2020
Senator Young Wants Next Federal Relief Package To Be 'Targeted'
U.S. Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.) said he wants the federal governments next round of COVID-19 relief to be targeted at those who need help most.
Read MoreJuly 3, 2020
Purdue Researchers Develop Potential COVID-19 At-Home Test
Purdue University researchers developed a new COVID-19 test that could be more affordable and time efficient. The test will first be used by health care providers before then offering it to consumers for use at home.
Read MoreJuly 3, 2020
Here's What One School Nurse Says Families Can Do To Prepare Kids For School Reopening
Many schools are still drafting their reopening plans for the fall, leaving families waiting for answers to a number of questions. But the president of the Indiana Association of School Nurses (IASN) says, as families wait for the official word from schools, they can and should take time to prepare kids for returning to the classroom.
Read MoreJuly 2, 2020
Masks, Social Distancing In Classroom Are Some Requirements When Marion County School Buildings Reopen
Face masks will be required for students, teachers and all staff in grades sixth and higher when classes resume in Marion County school districts for the new academic year as part of the effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Read MoreJuly 2, 2020
Scams Cause Indiana's Unemployment Applications To See Biggest Increase In Nation
According to data released Thursday, Indiana had, by far, the largest spike in new claims for unemployment assistance in the country last week. The state says most of them are coming from foreign identity thieves trying to steal money.
Read MoreJuly 2, 2020
Indiana Latino Expo Canceled Due To COVID-19 Concerns
The Indiana Latino Expo has canceled their annual event due to concerns over the spread of the coronavirus. The expo was scheduled to take place at the Indiana State Fairgrounds Oct. 9-10.
Read MoreJuly 2, 2020
Indiana Fireworks Companies Hit Hard By COVID-19 Cancellations
COVID-19 has been totally devastating for some Hoosier fireworks companies. One company owner says his business needs help to survive and a proposal from U.S. Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.) could be the answer.
Read MoreJuly 2, 2020
Hogsett Orders Mandatory Face Masks For Indianapolis
Marion County will join the state in it's reopening phase 4.5 on Thursday July 9. The county will also require face masks in public.
Read MoreJuly 1, 2020
Indiana To Release COVID-19 Data From Individual Nursing Homes
After months of keeping facility-level long term care data from the public, Indiana will begin to release it later this month.
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