Articles tagged as: COVID-19
May 7, 2020
For This Doctor, Keeping Family Safe Means Avoiding COVID-19 Patients
Physicians Gabriel and Sarah Bosslet have been married almost 20 years. Sarah was diagnosed early this year with breast cancer. Soon, the world began dealing with another health crisis: the coronavirus pandemic.
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Prosecutor Says Office Is Following Public Safety Orders While Continuing As Many Cases As Possible
COVID-19 impacts operations at courts in Marion County. WFYI's Jill Sheridan spoke with Prosecutor Ryan Mears about ways his office shifted operations to follow public safety orders and continue as many cases as possible.
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Local Organization's 'Death Cafes' Encourage Dialogue About Death And Dying
Indiana Pagan Community Outreach and Dialogue has offered programs on death and dying for years, called "Death Cafes." It aims to help during the COVID-19 pandemic by moving the conversation to a virtual meeting on Friday.
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Indiana Warns About False, Misleading Virus Cleaning Claims
Indiana residents should be wary about false or misleading claims some companies are making about their ability to combat the spread of the coronavirus with disinfectants or cleaning services, state officials said.
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High School To Hold Graduation At Speedway
Speedway High School will hold this year's graduation ceremony at the nearby Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Indiana Launching New Coronavirus Testing At 20 Sites Today
Indianas expanded coronavirus testing program is set to start Wednesday at 20 sites around the state, although those tests still wont be available to everybody.
Read MoreMay 6, 2020
Indianapolis Leaders Clarify Local COVID-19 Restrictions As State Begins To Reopen
City leaders say Marion County's restrictions remain in place until at least May 15, including those on gatherings at places of worship, despite state orders easing restrictions.
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Indiana Senate Democrats Call For Enforcement Of Workplace Safety Guidelines
In a Facebook Live event, local union leaders told senators theyve been working with employers to develop protection plans for workers for weeks. However, many say they still struggle to get adequate personal protective equipment.
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Is The Pandemic Leading To Less Pollution In Indiana? It's Hard To Say
Fewer cars on the road due to the COVID-19 pandemic has led to better air quality in many parts of the world. But state officials say its harder to tell what impact "Stay-At-Home" orders have had on air quality in Indiana overall.
Read MoreMay 6, 2020
How Education Leaders Are Talking About Reopening Indiana Schools
While the state has yet to decide when and how K-12 schools can bring people back to campuses, state leaders are looking at key considerations for next school year.
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