Articles tagged as: COVID-19
April 7, 2020
Coronavirus: State Reports 6th Prison Case, IDOE, Public TV Partner For Remote Learning
The Indiana State Department of Health reported 34 additional deaths Tuesday, bringing the states total to 173. The state announced 5,507 total confirmed cases, with more than 28,000 Hoosiers tested.
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Eli Lilly Caps Insulin At $35 In Response To COVID-19 Crisis
The Lilly Insulin Value Program covers most insulins made by the drug maker and is available to those with or without insurance.
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To Promote Home-Learning During COVID-19, Indiana Taps Old-School Tech: Public Television
The new initiative between the Indiana Department of Education and Indiana Public Broadcasting Stations aims to connect educational public television programs to the state's academic standards.
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Economic Relief Fund Announces Second Round Of Grants
The Central Indiana COVID-19 Economic Relief Fund is giving more than $4.5 million to community organizations in Marion and surrounding counties.
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Could Indiana's Unemployment Benefits System Have Been Better Prepared For COVID-19?
The sheer amount and speed of layoffs during the COVID-19 pandemic are putting enormous strain on the unemployment insurance system in Indiana. It's leaving some wondering how the system works -- and if it's prepared to handle this crisis.
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DWD Says Still No Timeline For Self-Employed Workers To Get Benefits
The Department of Workforce Development still has no deadline for when unemployment benefits, authorized by federal law, will reach self-employed Hoosiers despite receiving guidance from the Department of Labor over the weekend.
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Cummins Shuts Down Southern Indiana Plants, Cuts Employee Salaries
Cummins is temporarily shut down the companys four southern Indiana facilities and cutting wages of salaried employees in response to shrinking demand during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Coronavirus: 'Stay-At-Home' Order Extended, No Timeline For Self-Employed Benefits
The Indiana State Department of Health reported 12 additional deaths Monday, bringing the states total to 139. The state announced nearly 5,000 total confirmed cases, with more than 26,000 Hoosiers tested.
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As More People Rely On Technology During Coronavirus Crisis, Tech Repair Shops Remain Open
Tech repair shops are considered essential and remain open during the coronavirus pandemic. They're preparing to help customers since technology use is up.
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Purdue Announces Remote Courses For May, June; Cancels May Events
Purdue University announced Monday May and June graduate and undergraduate summer courses will be conducted remotely, and a decision about in-person July classes will be made by May 15.
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