The Indiana Department of Health reported 168 additional confirmed deaths over the last week. That brings the states total to 12,310 confirmed deaths. The state also reported more than 5,500 new cases in the last week.

It's been a year since the COVID-19 crisis started to dominate our lives. To mark that milestone, our journalists revisited their reporting and collected some significant moments.

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway opened the state's first mass vaccination site Friday. Gov. Eric Holcomb and other state officials received their COVID-19 vaccine.

With demand still far outstripping supply, many seniors have struggled to get an appointment and are frustrated. And some worry the most vulnerable residents could be left behind.

Indianapolis city, health and faith leaders gathered to be vaccinated this week.

The legislation essentially puts into law a program created by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation last year, using federal COVID-19 relief dollars.

President Joe Biden has opened up federal COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to K-12 teachers and child care workers, with many in Indiana already making plans to get their shot at federal pharmacy program sites.

Even before COVID-19, the child care industry was characterized by thin margins and low worker pay. A year into the pandemic, some local providers are barely hanging on.

A community service organization and major retailer are teaming up to offer COVID-19 vaccinations to residents aged 50 and older.

Hoosiers 50 and older can now register for appointments to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Wednesday's announcement from the Indiana Department of Health is the second expansion this week.