The state's latest update on COVID-19 in schools shows 5,529 newly reported student cases – a new record for the second week in a row.

Starting Nov. 1, all patrons must prove they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to attend a performance. The symphony will use the smartphone app Bindle to verify vaccination status.

The latest figures released by the university show 87.4 percent of all students and employees at its campuses across the state were at least partially vaccinated as of Thursday.

Indiana schools reported more new COVID-19 cases last week than at any previous time during the pandemic.

Gov. Eric Holcomb is again extending a limited COVID-19 executive order related to health care workers. But instead of another month, it's just for two days.

August's new cases have continued their climb, reporting more than 5,000 new cases for the first time since Jan. 9. With the data reported Friday, Indiana has reported more than 70,000 new cases in August.

State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lindsay Weaver host a virtual media briefing to provide updates on COVID-19 and it impact on Indiana.

State health officials are encouraging eligible Hoosiers to get a third shot of the COVID-19 vaccine. This additional dose is different from the booster shots recently announced by the Biden administration.

State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box and Indiana Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lindsey Weaver shut down misinformation Friday that an antibiotic to treat animals could be used against COVID-19.

Many Hoosier K-12 schools have stopped reporting COVID-19 data to the state, as required.