Articles tagged as: COVID-19
April 21, 2020
Virus Ruining Hopes Of Great Year For Pork Farmers
After enduring trade disputes and worker shortages, U.S. hog farmers were poised to finally hit it big this year. Instead, restaurant closures due to the coronavirus have contributed to an estimated $5 billion in losses for the industry.
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Indianapolis Public Schools To Broadcast Student Lessons On TV Starting April 23
Lessons for Indianapolis Public Schools students in grades K8 will be televised in partnership with MyINDY-TV 23 as part of a strategy to teach children at home during the pandemic.
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Health Workers Face Tough Parenting Choices Due To COVID-19
Bryce and Brittanny Budimir both work on the front lines of the pandemic. Because of the risks they face in their jobs, the they decided in mid-March to send their three young children to live with their grandparents.
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'Artivist' Quiana Quarles Talks About Her Message -- In Art And Action -- Amid The Pandemic
WFYI's Jill Ditmire spoke with multimedia artist Quiana Quarles about the public health crisis and her message, in art and action.
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What Happens When Utility Shut-Offs Resume? Let's Discuss It, Consumer Advocates Say
The state says utilities aren't allowed to disconnect water, sewer, or electricity to their customers until the emergency order has lifted. Uncertainty over when that might happen is worrying both utilities and consumer advocates.
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Indiana May Soon Allow Elective Surgeries Again
The latest extension of Gov. Eric Holcomb's "Stay-At-Home" order may allow health care facilities to begin doing elective surgeries.
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Indiana Supreme Court Shields Some Stimulus Money From Creditors
The Indiana Supreme Court issued an order Monday to shield, at least in part, federal COVID-19 stimulus checks from creditors.
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Coronavirus: 'Stay-At-Home' Extended, Indiana Supreme Court Shields Some Stimulus Money
The Indiana State Department of Health reported seven additional deaths Monday, bringing the state's total to 569. State Health Commissioner Kris Box says deaths reported to the state are often lower over weekends. The state announced more than 11,500 total confirmed cases, with almost 65,000 Hoosiers tested.
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Internet Companies Should Lift Access Barriers For Students, Says Indiana Congressman, Mayor
An Indiana Congressman and Indianapolis' mayor are concerned some families can't access broadband internet at a time when students are homebound and expected to continue their education during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Can I Go For A Walk? Here's What A 'Stay-At-Home' Order Really Does
Gov. Eric Holcomb announced an extension of his Stay-At-Home order for Indiana Monday through May 1. The most recent update loosens regulations on elective surgeries.
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