Articles tagged as: COVID-19
November 17, 2020
Holcomb In Quarantine After COVID-19 Exposure
The governor's office Tuesday announced several members of the governor's security detail tested positive. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box advised both Holcomb and his wife Janet to begin quarantine immediately.
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Democrats Say Legislature Unprepared For Session Amid COVID-19
Leaders said Tuesday members wont be allowed to participate in committee hearings virtually. And Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) said lawmakers must be in-person to vote on legislation.
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Republicans Reject Indiana House Mask Mandate
Democrats proposed a House rule to require members to wear a mask while on the floor, in the hall or in committee and conducting official House business or potentially face a fine, censure or other penalty.
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COVID-19 Worsens Mental Health, Sparks Overdoses
The continued stress from COVID-19 has heightened mental health problems nationwide. And some experts say that has led to an increase in drug overdoses. Now, as cases are surging in the Midwest, experts worry about the fallout.
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Experts: Gobble All You Like, But Do It With The Turkeys In Your Own Household
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, government and health officials are pleading with people to change their behavior around the holidays and stay home. With less than two weeks until Thanksgiving, this poses a significant dilemma for families across the country.
Read MoreNovember 16, 2020
Indiana COVID-19 Hospitalizations At New Record High
Indiana had 2,768 coronavirus hospitalizations as of Sunday, a number that surpasses the previous peak of 2,634 COVID-19 hospitalizations reported Friday.
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Federal Jury Trials Suspended In Indiana's Southern District
An order sent Friday by Chief Judge Jane E. Magnus-Stinson suspends all in-person jury trials in all divisions of the U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana until at least Jan. 25.
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COVID-19 Surge Strains Midwest Hospitals
Across the Midwest, COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations have spiked. That's forcing some hospital officials to add beds for these patients.
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COVID-19 Liability Protections Are A Top Legislative Priority In 2021 Session
The proposed concept -- already being enacted in some states -- would provide businesses, non-profits, schools and health care facilities with protections from civil lawsuits.
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Indiana Crosses 8,000 New Cases Saturday, Marking 7th New Record Set In November
Indiana set another record for daily reported cases of COVID-19, with 8,451 reported Saturday. The state has reported more than 4,000 cases every day since Nov. 4 and more than 2,000 every day since Oct. 22.
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