Nearly 45 percent -- 2,719 -- of the state's total deaths occurred since the state moved to Stage 5 of its reopening plan.

The Indiana State Department of Health reported 526 additional confirmed deaths over the last week -- the most reported in a single week during the pandemic, by nearly 150 Hoosiers. That brings the state's total to 5,944 confirmed deaths. ISDH also reported more than 48,000 new cases in the last week.

The first two rounds sent more than $20 million to more than 60 communities statewide. The third round -- made possible again with federal funding -- will provide up to $250,000 for communities in need.

A new study at the Indiana University School of Medicine hopes to find out how immunity to COVID-19 develops and changes over time.

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Dr. James Porter, president of Deaconess Health System, about how states and hospitals are preparing for the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine.

New claims for unemployment benefits have been steadily rising since mid-October. Economists say its further proof that COVID-19 not government restrictions is hurting the economy.

Indiana health officials say new COVID-19 quarantine guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention should help health care workers, teachers and students get back to work and school quicker.

In this interview, WFYI's Terri Dee speaks with the manager of Midland Arts and Antique Market on Indianapolis near eastside, Linda Patton. The red-brick building was formerly a door and window factory. It was transformed nearly 30 years ago into a business full of vendor spaces that sell older and unique items.

Indiana teachers are expected to be part of the second phase of Hoosiers to receive COVID-19 vaccinations, state officials said at a press briefing Wednesday.

Nearly all of Indiana remained in the greatest-risk categories for coronavirus spread in Wednesdays state health department update that also showed a new high for average daily COVID-19 deaths for the state.