Indiana law gives the governor broad authority under public emergency declarations. In this year's case, Gov. Eric Holcomb declared a public health emergency in March and renewed it every 30 days since.

More than 7,000 Hoosiers have now died due to COVID-19, according to state data. Health experts are not straying from the same message on how to help curb the spread of COVID-19.

More than 52 percent of the state's total deaths have been reported since Indiana moved to Stage 5 of its reopening plan on Sept. 26.

Many Americans are putting off medical exams and routine treatment during the pandemic, the CDC says. Some are afraid of catching the virus at the hospital; others worry about putting more stress on our healthcare system. But doctors and other experts say that routine exams can expose troubling health issues -- and delays can lead to more serious problems.

With some exceptions, Indiana employers can legally require workers to be vaccinated for COVID-19. But, that probably won't happen anytime soon due to several factors including a limited supply.

The lawsuit challenges Gov. Eric Holcomb's executive order requiring masks to be worn in restaurants around Indiana. It is one of the first lawsuits to be filed over Holcomb's executive orders during the coronavirus pandemic.

Community Hospital in Munster, Indiana administered its first round of vaccines for health care workers Tuesday morning. However, hospital officials warn the fight against COVID-19 is far from over.

Without an extension the money must be spent on expenses directly related to the pandemic incurred by the end of December.

The new COVID-19 vaccine is being rolled out across the country -- a process that will take months. But there were hopeful signs Wednesday at an Indianapolis hospital where some of the first shots were given.

The $1.7 million internet pilot program will be based at six Marion County public and charter schools starting in February and could expand county-wide in 2022.