Indiana announces second COVID-19 case, also connected to Boston conference
The patient is from Hendricks County and attended a BioGenconference in Boston, where numerous other cases of COVID-19 have been reported.
Major downtown convention postponed due to coronavirus outbreak
A conference and trade show that was expected to draw nearly 10,000 people to Indianapolis is the first local convention to be postponed or called off due to the virus.
Health officials in Indiana seek money, manpower after first COVID-19 case surfaces
Tracking down who might have come into contact with the first patient to test positive will require plenty of legwork, and more cases are sure to arise, officials said.
World economy faces worst year since ’09 as virus fears grow
Just weeks since most economists bet the China-led slump would quickly reverse once the virus was contained, many are rethinking that optimism as swathes of Chinese factories stay shut and workers idled.
UPDATE: Marion County man tests positive for COVID-19, state officials say
Gov. Eric Holcomb said that in response he has declared a public health emergency so the state can seek federal funding to help control and stop any spread of the coronavirus.
U.S. coronavirus fatality rate could be lower than global rate so far
Evidence is mounting that the disease is most likely to result in serious illness or death among the elderly and people with existing health problems.
State health officials offer tips for protecting against coronavirus
After announcing that Indiana has confirmed its first case of COVID-19, state health officials released information about how coronaviruses are spread and how to protect yourself.
Local firm, IUPUI offers free software to schools closed by coronavirus outbreak
CourseNetworking, an Indianapolis-based maker of distance learning and collaborations software, and the IUPUI CyberLab are offering a free solution for schools through their Learning Management System.
As virus cases near 100,000, fear grows for ‘devastation’ of poor
Halted travel and a broader economic downturn linked to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus threaten to hit already-struggling communities for months to come.
Upcoming U.S. jobs data will provide gauge for virus economic damage
A range of job market barometers will provide some of the most vital signals about the economy in the coming weeks and months.
Local tourism, convention officials prepare for impact from coronavirus
Officials say no events have been canceled locally, but groups—including the NCAA and Visit Indy—are watching the news and weighing their options.
Fed survey finds coronavirus affecting parts of U.S. economy
The Federal Reserve’s latest nationwide survey of business conditions has found that the coronavirus outbreak has begun to affect tourism and disrupt manufacturing chains in parts of the United States.
U.S. markets post big gains as Biden’s rebound offers coronavirus respite
U.S. stock markets surged Wednesday after Joe Biden’s Super Tuesday performance made a victory by Sen. Bernie Sanders less likely. Health care stocks soared.
Virus hammers business travel as wary companies nix trips
The cancellations and travel restrictions are a major blow to business travel, which makes up around 26% of the total travel spending. The Global Business Travel Association estimates the virus is costing the business travel industry $47 billion per month.
UPDATE: Deal reached on bipartisan $8.3B bill to battle coronavirus
The legislation came together unusually quickly, a rarity in a deeply polarized Washington. It triples the $2.5 billion plan unveiled by President Donald Trump just last week.
NCAA leaders say ‘everything is on the table’ for March Madness amid outbreak
The Indianapolis-based National Collegiate Athletic Association is examining all options for its upcoming men’s basketball tournament, including the possibility of holding games without fans, as the coronavirus continues to spread across the United States.
Federal Reserve makes emergency rate cut in response to virus
U.S. stocks rebounded from an early fall Tuesday, then sank again, after the Federal Reserve made an emergency rate cut to help support the economy from the impact of the coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus fears prompt cancellation of big Chicago trade show
The trade-only event scheduled for March 14-17 had been expected to draw 60,000 visitors and 2,200 exhibitors from 45 countries.
U.S. stocks surge on hopes that central banks will address coronavirus fallout
Coming off Wall Street’s worst week since the 2008 financial crisis, the Dow Jones industrial average rose nearly 1,300 points, closing up 5.1%, its largest percentage gain since March 2009.
Indiana firms restrict travel, postpone product intros, distribute hand sanitizer in reaction to coronavirus
A growing number of employers have restricted international travel and are now considering what they might need to do within the U.S.
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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