Indiana reports 4,744 more COVID-19 cases, 42 additional deaths
The latest numbers show 52,798 Hoosiers have been fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus and 259,395 have received their first dose of the vaccine.
The latest numbers show 52,798 Hoosiers have been fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus and 259,395 have received their first dose of the vaccine.
U.S. industry operated at 74.5% of capacity in December, still below the pre-pandemic rate of 76.9% in February.
The Pandemic Pivot of the Year award will shine the light on exceptional efforts by tech companies in the face of a challenging year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights opened the investigation this week because of multiple complaints filed with the state that schools’ virtual learning plans did not include individualized services for students with disabilities.
Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna increased their forecast for global production during the past two weeks, citing growing experience and efficiency of manufacturing. But companies with vaccine candidates still in clinical studies have reported manufacturing challenges.
President-elect Joe Biden unveiled a stimulus plan Thursday intended to speed up vaccines and pump out financial help to those struggling with the pandemic’s prolonged economic fallout.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell sought Thursday to tamp down any concerns that the Fed might soon withdraw some of its support for the U.S. economy and stressed that any such pullback would be signaled far in advance.
As vaccinations continue across the U.S., some companies are offering financial incentives to encourage their workers to get the shots.
The latest numbers show 48,437 Hoosiers have been fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus and 238,802 have received their first dose of the vaccine.
In Indiana, 18,812 people filed initial unemployment claims in the week ended Jan. 9, up from an adjusted number of 14,796 the previous week.
It’s unclear when Indiana teachers will be eligible for the vaccine, but they will likely have to wait several weeks until Hoosiers age 60 and older and people with medical conditions receive their shots.
A study found that 65% of drivers treated at trauma centers who were hurt in serious crashes had drugs or alcohol in their systems last year. It was 50.6% before the pandemic, NHTSA said.
Biden officials are likely to include the expansion of an existing tax credit for children as part of a relief package that will also include $2,000 stimulus payments, unemployment benefits and other assistance for the ailing economy.
The wave of elderly Hoosiers getting appointments is the latest sign of a pent-up demand, and raises questions of whether Indiana will have enough vaccine supply.
The Treasury Department reported Wednesday that three months into the budget year, the deficit was $216.3 billion higher than the same October-December period a year ago.
The measure, Senate Bill 74, would allow workers to decline any immunizations for medical, religious or personal reasons. The Pensions and Labor Committee heard testimony Wednesday but delayed a vote.
The latest numbers show 40,281 Hoosiers have been fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus and 219,885 have received their first dose of the vaccine.
Vaccinations had been limited to those 80 and older since Friday as part of the vaccination rollout to the general public.
The new measures are designed to try to prevent travelers from bringing in newer forms of the virus that scientists say can spread more easily.
The National Consumer Law Center estimates that up to 20 million Americans who filed their taxes with an online preparation service found that their payment did not make it to them directly.