Articles tagged as: COVID-19
October 8, 2021
Ball State: Employee COVID-19 vaccination numbers differ by type of job
Ball State University has a wide gap in employee COVID-19 vaccinations by type of job, according to internal data.
Read MoreOctober 7, 2021
As staff shortages worsen, early learning providers are turning some families away
Millions of dollars in grant funding is being made available to help stabilize the early learning and child care industry, but as providers wait for cash to flow their way, worsening staff shortages are forcing some to abruptly close.
Read MoreOctober 7, 2021
Legislators score major victory over governor in emergency powers legal battle
Indiana Republican lawmakers scored a huge victory Thursday in their court battle with Gov. Eric Holcomb over emergency powers.
Read MoreOctober 6, 2021
Indiana announces $540 million grant program aiming to stabilize child care industry
Indiana is making more than half a billion dollars available to early learning providers across the state, through a grant program that aims to stabilize the industry as some providers struggle to keep their doors open.
Read MoreOctober 6, 2021
What you need to know about COVID-19 booster shots
Should you get a COVID-19 booster shot? Who's eligible? When should you get the extra dose? We talked to an expert to get answers.
Read MoreOctober 5, 2021
Research suggests COVID-19 vaccine prevented 1,300 elderly deaths in Indiana
A federal study estimates the COVID-19 vaccine prevented 1,300 deaths in Indiana during the first five months of this year.
Read MoreOctober 4, 2021
Coronavirus: Indiana exceeds 15,000 dead, officials preach caution amid positive trends
Indiana surpasses more than 15,000 confirmed COVID-19 deaths. The state health commissioner urges pregnant Hoosiers to get vaccinated. And despite positive trends, health officials preach caution.
Read MoreSeptember 30, 2021
Governor Holcomb extends public health emergency for 19th time
Gov. Eric Holcomb renewed his emergency declaration for the 19th time Thursday. That declaration triggers his broad emergency powers and ensures Indiana remains eligible for federal relief.
Read MoreSeptember 29, 2021
Box Urges Pregnant People To Get COVID-19 Vaccine
State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box is urging pregnant people to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Box said she's worried about the increasingly apparent harm the virus can pose to them and their babies.
Read MoreSeptember 29, 2021
State Health Officials Preach Caution Amid Positive Signs Of COVID-19 Surge
State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said the number of cases per day and average positivity rate is starting to come down. But she also said improvement won’t necessarily be steady.
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