The Indianapolis-based global company is donating COVID-19 treatments to help severe cases in India and other countries struggling with the virus.

The legislation would have barred local health officials from issuing emergency rules that went any further than restrictions created by the state.

Indiana State Fair officials said they have been actively working with the Indiana Department of Health on planning the fair's return a year after it was called off during the pandemic.

The casino rules require customers to wear masks except when eating, drinking or smoking while seated at a slot machine, bar or restaurant table.

The Indiana Department of Health reported 73 additional confirmed deaths over the last week. That brings the state's total to 12,937 confirmed deaths. The state also reported nearly 8,000 new cases in the last week.

The counties near Indianas border with Michigan are showing persistent risk of coronavirus spread, with top state health officials saying Wednesday they were trying to turn around declining COVID-19 vaccination rates.

With demand for the COVID-19 vaccine dropping, the Indiana Department of Health is asking state vaccine providers to accept walk-in appointments.

Labor unions and local officials across Indiana recognized an annual Workers Memorial Day on Wednesday. One event in South Bend unveiled a memorial to essential workers who died as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Indiana is encouraging state vaccine providers to accept walk-ins and working to get primary care providers access to vaccines.

Overall, Lilly's net income fell 7 percent in the quarter to $1.35 billion, with adjusted earnings totaling $1.87 per share. Revenue grew 16 percent to $6.81 billion.