Articles tagged as: COVID-19
April 15, 2020
'A Pretty Incredible Woman': The First Hoosier To Die Of Coronavirus, Remembered
Roberta Shelton and Tony Sizemore had lived together for the last six years, and to him and everyone who knew her she was Birdie. Sizemore says he's a private person, but he agreed to talk about Birdie's life -- and her death.
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As Schools Move Online, So Do Security Threats. Here's What Experts Say You Can Do
Efforts to protect student privacy online are more crucial than ever as schools nationwide rely on the internet to connect with students and families, and with fraudulent activity on the rise during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Hoosiers Can Get 13 Extra Weeks Of Unemployment Benefits, But There's A Wait
Under Indiana state law, unemployment benefits end after a maximum of 26 weeks. With the new federal rules from the CARES Act, the Department of Workforce Development will manage the payment of federal benefits for an additional 13 weeks.
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Coalition: Halt Southern Indiana Highway Project During COVID-19
In a letter, the coalition says the COVID-19 pandemic could make it difficult for the public to participate in planning for the Mid-States Corridor Project.
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Coronavirus: Unemployment Benefits Extension Weeks Away, Positive Signs On Surge
The Indiana State Department of Health reported 49 additional deaths on Wednesday, bringing the states total to 436. The state announced nearly 9,000 total confirmed cases, with more than 48,000 Hoosiers tested.
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High School Student Shares Her Perspective On The Public Health Crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic closed Indiana school buildings -- and students will finish the school year at home, including 17-year-old Sarah Naidu. WFYI's Jill Ditmire spoke with Naidu to learn how she's seeing the effects of public health crisis -- through summer, next year and college.
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Why This City Gives COVID Tests To All Workers Dealing With Public
Across the country, there have been shortages of COVID-19 tests. However, Carmel has taken an unusual step to keep residents safe. All city employees who deal directly with the public are being tested weekly -- even if they show no symptoms.
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Indiana Order Blocks Local Bans On Virus Patient Moves
Nursing homes around Indiana will be allowed to establish facilities specifically for coronavirus patients under an order issued Tuesday by the state health commissioner.
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Fishers Arts Council Launches Series On Business, Professional Skills
The Fishers Arts Council is rolling out a monthly series of free, live, interactive panels designed to help local creatives develop business and professional skills.
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Anila Agha Talks About Adjusting To New Normals In Life And Art
Associate Professor of Drawing at Herron School of Art and Design Anila Agha is also an internationally acclaimed visual artist and currently has work in a show in Taiwan. Shes not sure how long it will be there, because travel restrictions wont allow the gallery owner to ship it back.
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