State death toll rises to 127 as COVID-19 cases climb to 4,411
Marion County reported 1,760 cases—up from 1,570 cases on Saturday—with 37 deaths, according to figures released by the state on Sunday.
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Kyle Guy, former Mr. Basketball, reveals grandfather died from COVID-19
One year after the most memorable weekend of his basketball career, former Indiana Mr. Basketball and University of Virginia star Kyle Guy is dealing with a family tragedy.
Fever’s Catchings to be enshrined in Basketball Hall of Fame
Catchings, 40, enters the Hall with an impressive roster of NBA stars who also recently retired, including Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett and the late Kobe Bryant.
Coronavirus cases swell to 3,953 in state, 1,570 cases in Marion County
The Indiana State Department of Health reported Saturday that 19,800 people have been tested so far, up from 17,835 in Friday’s report. The Indiana death to has reached 116.
Indiana to extend stay-at-home order through April 20
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb said Friday he would extend his stay-at-home order for two more weeks as part of the state’s ongoing effort to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The current stay-at-home order had been set to expire April 7.
Coronavirus cases jump to 3,437 in state, 1,429 in Marion County
The Indiana State Department of Health reported that 17,835 people have been tested so far, up from 16,285 in Thursday’s report.
City’s contemporary art organization ceasing operations after 19 years
Indianapolis Contemporary—known as the Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary Art up until 11 months ago—announced Thursday that it was calling it quits after an internal review “determined it was not economically feasible to continue operations.”
Lilly Endowment grants $15M to Salvation Army, including $5M for operations in Indiana
The money is meant to help The Salvation Army respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, but also to help pay for its overall operations into the future.
Holcomb extends restaurant and bar restrictions through April 6
The move—while expected—extends the pain for a hospitality industry that is reeling from closures that have eateries on the brink.
Coronavirus cases surge to 2,159 in state, 964 in Marion County
The Indiana State Department of Health reported that 13,373 people have been tested so far, up from 11,658 in Monday’s report.
UPDATE: State working to double ICU beds, ventilators, as 5,300 health care workers volunteer
The state said more than 5,300 health care workers who are not currently working in hospital settings have volunteered to help during the projected coronavirus surge, which is expected to begin in mid April.
WISH-TV signs news-broadcasting agreement with South Bend station
WHME-TV Channel 46 plans to broadcast 60 hours of live WISH news starting April 6, WISH owner Circle City Broadcasting announced.
Coronavirus cases rise to 1,786 in state, 804 in Marion County
The Indiana State Department of Health has reported 805 new cases in the state over the past three days.
Coronavirus cases rise to 1,514 in state, 676 in Marion County
The Indiana State Department of Health has reported 533 new cases over the past two days.
Coronavirus cases rise to 981 in state, 484 in Marion County
The Indiana State Department of Health reported that 6,936 people have been tested so far, up from 4,651 people in the previous day’s report.
Pharmacists say doctors hoarding unproven coronavirus medicine, creating shortages
The Indiana Pharmacists Association is among groups nationally that say pharmacists are reporting medication hoarding, inappropriate prescribing and limited prescriber availability of two drugs touted as possible treatments for COVID-19.
Malaria drugs’ promise for coronavirus spurs hope, shortages
Excitement about treating the new coronavirus with malaria drugs is raising hopes. But the evidence that they may help is thin, and a run on the drugs is complicating access for people who need them for rheumatoid arthritis or lupus.
Hoosier unemployment apps skyrocket to 54,000 in one week
The numbers are skyrocketing as businesses close as part of efforts to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Holcomb signs coal, panhandling and teacher evaluation bills into law
The governor also signed legislation that will eventually put more money into the state’s unemployment trust fund, a move that comes as the coronavirus outbreak has led to a jump in unemployment claims.
Indianapolis-area homebuilders see huge surge in applications
Applications for home construction permits soared 34% in the Indianapolis area in February. The flurry of new applications came before the first cases of COVID-19 hit Indiana.