Articles tagged as: COVID-19
March 31, 2020
Coronavirus: Holcomb Policy Unclear On Abortion, Unemployment Claims Double
The Indiana State Department of Health announced 14 new deaths from the novel coronavirus on Tuesday morning, bringing the state's total to 49. As of Tuesday, 2,159 Hoosiers have been confirmed positive for the virus with more than 13,373 tests reported to the health department.
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What Do You Need To Know About Coronavirus? We've Got Answers.
As cases of coronavirus spread across the Midwest, we know there are lots of questions about it -- including how to avoid getting sick.
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Peter Dunn Talks About The Personal Finance Landscape During COVID-19
The spread of the coronavirus impacts the economy, in changed social habits, spending habits, how we do our jobs, and if we still have jobs.
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Daycares Stepping Up To Help Essential Workers
WFYI's Eric Weddle spoke with Early Learning Indiana CEO Maureen Weber about caring for children under the age of 5 during the pandemic.
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How Hospitals Are Scrambling For Equipment As COVID-19 Cases Rise
Iowa is among the states with the fewest COVID-19 cases, but it still has more than 300 confirmed cases and the total increases every day. The state's hospitals, large and small, face a common problem as they get ready for a possible spike in patients: finding enough equipment.
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Braun Says Indiana Well-Positioned To Respond To COVID-19 Crisis
U.S. Sen. Mike Braun (R-Ind.) shared medical equipment data during a video conference Monday that the state has been unwilling to share.
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Small Businesses Serving Arts Community Suffering, Too
A recent COVID-19 impact survey by the Arts Council of Indianapolis shows 95 percent of Indianapolis area creatives experience major financial loss because of the public health crisis.
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Indiana Finances Take A Big Blow From Coronavirus Crisis
Perhaps $1 billion will have to be spent from the state's $2.3 billion in cash reserves to get through the budget year that ends June 30, Gov. Eric Holcomb said Friday.
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ACLU Wants Some Inmates Released Amid COVID-19 Risks
The ACLU's petition to the Indiana Supreme Court says prisons and jails are particularly vulnerable to virus outbreaks.
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Some Indiana Instacart Workers Participate in National Strike, But Feel Conflicted
Personal shoppers for Instacart, a service that sends personal shoppers to pick up groceries for users, are on strike across the country.
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