Articles tagged as: COVID-19
March 15, 2021
Grants Awarded To Animal Welfare Organizations
The Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust awarded $745,000 to central Indiana animal welfare organizations hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Teachers Can Get COVID-19 Vaccine At State Sites, Indiana Adds New Comorbidity Eligibility
Indiana K-12 teachers, school staff and child care workers can get the COVID-19 vaccine at any site in the state, starting Monday.
Read MoreMarch 12, 2021
Indiana Could See $5.8 Billion In New COVID Relief Money
Indiana officials have yet to describe any big plans for the influx of federal money expected from the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package that Congress approved this week.
Read MoreMarch 12, 2021
More Support For Indianapolis Black-Owned Small Businesses Now Available
More COVID-19 relief grants are available to Indianapolis Black-owned small businesses, through a partnership between Cummins, LISC Indianapolis and the Indy Black Chamber of Commerce. Even a year into the pandemic, continued financial support for these businesses is vital for economic recovery.
Read MoreMarch 11, 2021
Lawmakers Clash With Administration Officials Over Emergency Powers Bills
Lawmakers had tense exchanges with members of Gov. Eric Holcomb's administration Thursday over legislation that would curb the governors emergency powers.
Read MoreMarch 11, 2021
Amid COVID Crisis, MIS-C Hits Black And Latinx Kids Hard
COVID-19 can trigger many complications -- including a rare condition that can be deadly for children. It's known as MIS-C. Doctors are still unsure why some develop it and others don't. But one thing is certain: It's hitting Black and Latinx children especially hard.
Read MoreMarch 11, 2021
Marion County Officials Provide COVID Update Ahead Of March Madness
Indianapolis city officials provided a COVID-19 update Thursday as metrics continue to improve across the county as the city prepares to host March Madness.
Read MoreMarch 10, 2021
Carbon Emissions Went Back Up As COVID-19 Restrictions Lifted
Though carbon emissions went down during Stay-At-Home orders last year, the pandemic may not have had as much of an effect on air quality in 2020 as we once thought.
Read MoreMarch 10, 2021
Indiana Expanding COVID-19 Vaccinations To Teachers
Teachers and other school employees will be able to get COVID-19 vaccinations through Indianas shot clinics across the state starting next week.
Read MoreMarch 10, 2021
Reflections: Adapting To Address Food Insecurity
As part of WFYI's series this month marking a year of pandemic, this reflection from President and CEO at Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana John Elliott explores the year in food assistance.
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