The influx of billions of dollars in federal relief funneled through the state to Indiana’s counties, cities and townships has increased the workload for the State Board of Accounts (SBOA) by 30%, as the entity audits local budgets and implements federal spending requirements.

A new COVID-19 booster vaccine will be available to Hoosiers by the end of the week after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidance. The new booster is designed to address strains of the virus that have caused an increase in hospitalizations over the last few months.

Vaccines for a fall immunization drive against COVID-19 just got the green light from the Food and Drug Administration. The agency says the vaccines can protect people, as hospitalizations tick up.

New COVID variants are fueling hospitalizations and prompting some schools and hospitals to reinstate mask mandates. Others are considering or ruling out the possibility, leaving it up to individuals.

Indiana COVID-19 numbers mirror national data and forecasts. On Tuesday, the CDC said that new hospitalizations are expected to increase over the next several weeks.

The public is likely to be exposed to coronavirus, flu, and RSV in the coming months. Here’s what people should know about these viruses and the available vaccines.

As the federal government’s public health emergency declaration for COVID-19 expired May 11, the Marion County Public Health Department announced that it will continue to offer free vaccinations at nine locations.

The federal COVID-19 public health declaration ends on Thursday May 11, 2023. This means the federal government will not buy tests, vaccines and treatments to distribute for free.

A 2021 state law that banned class-action lawsuits against colleges and universities related to COVID-19 could be struck down by the Indiana Supreme Court.

The clinics, done in partnership with the Indianapolis Public Library, IndyGo and Light of the World Christian Church, will be open from 9 a.m. to noon for residents age 12 and older. Free flu shots will also be provided.