The state of Indiana is launching a public service campaign to urge Hoosiers to wear a mask when in public to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Gov. Eric Holcomb announced Indiana will largely press pause on its reopening plan instead of moving to the final phase this weekend.

Many people with developmental disabilities like autism receive support from day programs. But during the COVID-19 pandemic, some of those programs have shut down or moved online.

Many Hoosiers who are unable to pay their energy bills won't face shutoffs for another 45 days. On Monday, the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission ordered some utilities to continue the moratorium on shutoffs through Aug. 14.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control says the main purpose of wearing a cloth face covering is to avoid spreading the virus to others. People infected with the virus may not show symptoms for several day

The United Way of Central Indiana has announced its final round of COVID-19 related relief grants for Marion County.

The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) created to help small businesses in response to the coronavirus was set to expire Tuesday. According to some advocates, most businesses owned by people of color did not get the chance to take full advantage of the program.

The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission voted unanimously to deny the request by utilities, who had said they needed to recover millions of dollars in lost revenue over the last few months as businesses closed their doors and factories cut hours and used less electricity.

The Indiana State Department of Health reported 33 additional confirmed deaths over the weekend, bringing the states total to 2,427. The state announced nearly 45,000 total confirmed cases, with more than 470,000 Hoosiers tested.

Though studies show that Black Americans face more complications and higher death rates from COVID-19, testing sites are scarce in Indianapolis neighborhoods with the most Black residents.