Articles tagged as: COVID-19
April 6, 2020
3 Residents Of Southern IN Nursing Home Die From COVID-19
An Indiana State Department of Health Strike Team went to the nursing home Wednesday to test residents as a precaution and assist in early detection.
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Purdue Prof Explains How Astronauts Cope With Isolation
Purdue professor Marshall Porterfield worked at NASA, teaching astronauts about living in restricted environments such as the International Space Station. The skills are surprisingly transferable to Indiana's stay-at-home order.
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As COVID-19 Spreads, It's Time To Discuss End Of Life Plan
Thousands of Americans have died from COVID-19, and many more still will. So doctors and health experts are telling people to plan ahead and talk to their family about a difficult topic: how they want to die.
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State Hasn't Yet Created Online Vote-By-Mail Application Process
Monday was supposed to be the voter registration deadline for Indiana's primary election. But COVID-19 changed all that.
Read MoreApril 6, 2020
Holcomb Tweaks, Extends 'Stay-At-Home' Order Through April 20
Essential retail businesses, like grocery stores, can stay open. But they must now limit their customers to help observe social distancing guidelines and adjust hours to help accommodate older customers. Things are also changing for non-essential businesses.
Read MoreApril 5, 2020
Coronavirus: Holcomb To Extend 'Stay-At-Home' Order, Teachers React To Challenges
The Indiana State Department of Health reported 25 additional deaths over the weekend, bringing the states total to 127. The state announced a total of 4,411 confirmed cases, with more than 22,500 Hoosiers tested.
Read MoreApril 4, 2020
Auto Industry Responds To COVID-19
As in World War II, automakers today represent manufacturing, engineering, and philanthropic capabilities that can be tapped for everything from face masks to ventilators and food programs.
Read MoreApril 3, 2020
You Asked: How Does COVID-19 Compare To The Flu?
Throughout the year, Side Effects Public Media, Indiana Public Broadcasting and WFYI will ask Americans to share their questions about health issues, as part of the America Amplified: Election 2020 initiative.
Read MoreApril 3, 2020
COVID-19 Testing In Central Indiana
The number of COVID-19 tests available in Indiana is steadily increasing, according to state health officials, but testing services remain limited to select groups of people.
Read MoreApril 3, 2020
Indianapolis Contemporary Closes Due To Pandemic
A press release from I/C Board president Casey Cronin says an internal review shows it would no longer be economically feasible to continue its mission.
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