Indiana reports increase in COVID-19 cases as testing hits daily high
The Indiana State Department of Health said Saturday that the cumulative death toll in the state rose to 1,958, up from 1,946 the previous day—an increase of 12.
Infected workers, parts shortages slow auto factory restarts
For some automakers, the return to full production has been delayed, or it’s been herky-herky, with production lines stopping and starting due to infected workers or parts shortages from Mexico and elsewhere.
Secretary of state holds firm to absentee-ballot deadline, says county should have geared up faster
Marion County’s clerk had implored the Indiana Election Commission to extend the deadline, saying thousands of voters who planned to vote by mail in Tuesday’s election might not be able to do so.
Holcomb announces nearly $44M in new programs to help businesses
The biggest portion of the funds will go toward a $30 million grant program called the Small Business Restart Fund.
Trump: U.S. to cut World Health Organization ties, revoke Hong Kong status
The U.S. will no longer treat Hong Kong and China as separate entities for the purposes of extradition, customs, trade and visa issues, President Trump said Friday. He also attacked the World Health Organization, which he said was effectively controlled by Beijing.
Powell: Fed to soon begin ‘challenging’ Main Street lending program
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged Friday that the Fed faces a major challenge with the launch in the coming days of a program that will lend to companies other than banks for the first time since the Great Depression.
2020 Innovation Issue: Brothers share a knack for creating life sciences companies
Philip and Martin Low’s latest venture, Eradivir, was incorporated in February to develop a treatment that would fight the influenza virus, but COVID-19 prompted a tweak to the business plan.
2020 Innovation Issue: Pushing hard for a COVID-19 vaccine
Around the world, more than 80 vaccine projects are under development by pharmaceutical companies and university research laboratories.
2020 Innovation Issue: Regenstrief’s half century of health innovations
The not-for-profit and its health research are a testament to the idea that all innovation is related—even when the connection appears tenuous at first glance.
State reports another 490 COVID-19 cases, 39 more deaths
The Indiana State Department of Health on Friday said 248,713 people have been tested so far, up from 242,287 in Thursday’s report—an increase of 6,426.
Debate over $600 in jobless aid to intensify as claims rise
Research found that, because of the extra $600, two-thirds of laid-off workers are receiving benefits that exceed the paychecks they previously earned from working.
U.S. consumer spending sinks by record 13.6% in face of virus
Last month’s spending decline was far worse than the revised 6.9% drop in March, which itself had set a previous record for the steepest one-month fall in records dating to 1959.
Clerk warns that thousands of mail-in ballots might not be counted; voters can still go to polls
Marion County Clerk Myra Eldridge told state officials “it is not too late” to extend the deadline for receipt of mailed ballots. She implored the Indiana Election Commission to act.
Holcomb’s plan for $61M in coronavirus relief involves technology
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb’s application to the U.S. Department of Education provides a look at how he will spend federal education money that was set aside for state leaders to distribute how they choose.
Six ways Indianapolis Public Schools will be different when buildings reopen
With the next school year rapidly approaching, the state’s largest district is planning for the challenges it must tackle for staff and students to return safely for in-person instruction.
As restaurants reopen, here’s what diners should know about air flow and the coronavirus
How the virus is transmitted might be more important in restaurants than in many other venues because people linger there far longer.
U.S. House approves changes to business virus aid subsidy program
The new measure gives business owners 24 weeks to spend the federal aid—instead of eight as originally designed—and extends the program through the end of the year while also lengthening the the maturity date and deferral period of the loans.
Democrats accuse OSHA of not protecting front-line workers
Democrats are accusing the Trump administration for failing to protect front-line workers, including those at meatpacking plants and health care facilities where outbreaks of the disease are spiking.
Target, Walmart outbox department stores in reshaped world
The pandemic is dividing the industry into potential winners and losers, with Wall Street looking more favorably at e-commerce retailers and companies with well-established online sales.
State reports rise in new COVID-19 cases, deaths, testing
The Indiana State Department of Health on Thursday said 242,287 people have been tested so far, up from 235,333 in Wednesday’s report—an increase of 6,954.
Resources
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC Resources for Businesses and Employers OSHA Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 Indiana State Department of Health Indy Chamber Rapid Response Hub Small Business Administration The SBA is making low-interest loans for working capital available to Indiana small businesses. Indiana Unemployment Information Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Dashboard Critical Industries Hotline(for business and industry only)
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