Articles tagged as: COVID-19
February 4, 2021
Questions About COVID Vaccines? Two Scientists Explain.
The COVID-19 vaccines hold promise for ending the pandemic, and millions of Americans have received at least one shot. But 39 percent aren't likely to get a vaccine, according to a December study from the Pew Research Center. One of the main reasons: a lack of trust in the research and development process.
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Lilly Partners With State, Health Systems To Create COVID-19 Treatment Sites
Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly is partnering with health care systems around the state to increase access and affordability around its COVID-19 antibody treatment.
Read MoreFebruary 3, 2021
Nursing Homes Must Allow Visitors During Lockdown Under Senate Bill
Indiana would require all nursing homes to allow at least some limited visitation for their residents -- even during a pandemic -- under legislation unanimously approved by a Senate committee Wednesday.
Read MoreFebruary 3, 2021
Indiana Virtual School Funding Fix Legislation Takes Next Step With House, Senate Approval
Lawmakers in both chambers of the Indiana General Assembly have approved legislation to provide full funding for schools operating virtually during the pandemic after the Senate approved its version of the bill Tuesday.
Read MoreFebruary 3, 2021
House Passes Bill To Provide Additional Aid To Small Businesses, Goes To Senate
House Bill 1004, passed by the Indiana House Tuesday, will provide funds to help small businesses that have been hit hard during the pandemic.
Read MoreFebruary 3, 2021
Indiana Will Air Super Bowl Commercial To Urge Hoosiers To Get COVID-19 Vaccine
The Indiana Department of Health will run a commercial during Sunday's Super Bowl emphasizing the importance of COVID-19 precautions and getting the vaccine.
Read MoreFebruary 2, 2021
Indiana House Member Returns From COVID-19 Hospitalization
Democratic Rep. Vanessa Summers of Indianapolis told House members Tuesday that she was hospitalized for 18 days, including 11 days in the intensive care unit, and was still using supplemental oxygen to breathe.
Read MoreFebruary 1, 2021
Coronavirus: Indiana To Receive More Vaccine Doses, Holcomb Relaxes Restrictions
The Indiana Department of Health reported 258 additional confirmed deaths over the last week. That brings the states total to 9,340 confirmed deaths. The state also reported more than 15,500 new cases in the last week the fewest weekly reported total since late October.
Read MoreFebruary 1, 2021
Hoosiers 65 And Over Now Eligible For COVID-19 Vaccine
The Indiana Department of Health announced Monday that Hoosiers age 65 and older are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Read MoreFebruary 1, 2021
Some Grocery Stores Continue To Ban Reusable Bags, Despite Low Risk Of COVID-19 Spread
The science on how the virus spreads has evolved -- and some question the need to continue reusable bag bans.
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