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 recent Biden administration announcement means that educators can get vaccinated through federal pharmacy program sites -- in Indiana, that's Kroger, Meijer and Walmart.

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.

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

As Indiana approaches a year since the COVID-19 shutdown, child care providers continue to face new realities as they try to keep doors open. While many high-quality providers once grappled with a shortage of child care seats, theyre now facing a shortage of children to fill them.

Indianapolis is recruiting community members to promote local vaccination efforts through the new COVID Community Ambassador program.

The Indiana State Teachers Association surveyed more than 2,000 educators last fall, and roughly 70 percent said they're considering leaving the profession because of higher work demands.

Hoosiers 55 and older can now register for appointments to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. The Indiana Department of Health announced the expansion Tuesday.

The Indiana Department of Health reported 195 additional confirmed deaths over the last week. That brings the state's total to 12,142 confirmed deaths. The state also reported more than 6,000 new cases in the last week.