Articles tagged as: COVID-19
June 11, 2020
Indianapolis Prepares To Move To Stage 4 Of Reopening Plan
Indianapolis will take more steps to open the economy and join the state's phase four plan next week.
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Coronavirus: Indiana Enters Reopening Plan's Stage 4 Friday, Aims To Double Testing Capacity
The Indiana State Department of Health reported 40 additional confirmed deaths since Tuesday, bringing the state's total to 2,198. The state announced more than 38,000 total confirmed cases, with more than 327,000 Hoosiers tested.
Read MoreJune 10, 2020
Where Are Nursing Home Residents Dying Of COVID-19? In Indiana, It's Hard To Say
In Indiana, it's difficult to tell what facility might be safest, because the state doesn't require individual nursing facilities to publicly report their cases and deaths from COVID-19. The state reports total cases and deaths, but not where the victims live.
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Another Major Mall Deal Implodes As Pandemic Shakes Retail
Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group, nation's largest owner of malls, is backing out of a $3.6 billion deal to buy a major rival as the coronavirus pandemic shakes the retail economy.
Read MoreJune 10, 2020
Indiana Entering Next Reopening Stage Friday, Two Days Ahead Of Schedule
Stage 4 of the "Back on Track" plan allows groups of up to 250 people to gather. Retail stores no longer have capacity limits, though the state still urges proper social distancing.
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Housing Advocates Call For Rental Help Ahead Of 'Eviction Cliff'
Indiana housing advocates say the Hoosier State faces a rental housing crisis with its eviction moratorium set to expire at the end of the month.
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For Musician Brandon Meeks Moving Work Online Eases Uncertainty Amid Pandemic
Indianapolis Musician Brandon Meeks plays bass in a number of jazz combos, is part of the group Native Sun and teaches jazz performance at University of Indianapolis. For the past year he has been moving more of his work online.
Read MoreJune 9, 2020
Special Education Advocates Say Creativity Schools Use During COVID-19 Needs To Last
For special education students and their families, finding the right materials and support in schools can be difficult, but the pandemic is forcing schools to rethink what learning looks like -- and how it's delivered.
Read MoreJune 9, 2020
Indiana Casinos Get Green Light From State To Reopen
The state Gaming Commission says casinos can open to the public at reduced capacity beginning June 15.
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Career And Technical Education Courses 'Piloting' The Way For In-Person Class
Career and Technical Education programs across the state are preparing to offer in-person classes to high school students in July. It could be the first time students take classes in a school building since they were closed in March due to the pandemic.
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