Indiana reports 2,494 new COVID-19 cases, 43 more deaths
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 increased for the second straight day, from 2,811 on Saturday to 2,866 on Sunday.
Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine to be studied in United States
The candidate made by Novavax Inc. is the fifth to reach final-stage testing in the U.S. Some 30,000 volunteers are needed to prove if the vaccine–a different kind than its Pfizer and Moderna competitors–really works and is safe.
Here’s what’s in $900B pandemic relief bill signed by Trump
The massive, year-end catchall bill that President Donald Trump signed into law Sunday combines $900 billion in COVID-19 aid with a $1.4 trillion omnibus spending bill and reams of other unfinished legislation on taxes, energy, education and health care.
Some employees itching to work somewhere other than home; others love it
Employees now working remotely find themselves imagining the new shape of their work lives in a post-pandemic America. Some glimpse a proverbial light at the end of the tunnel; others see an oncoming train.
Holiday sales tick up as shoppers invest in their homes
The increase fell short of predictions from the National Retail Federation, the nation’s largest retail trade group, which had expected sales to rise between 3.6% and 5.2% this year compared with 2019.
AstraZeneca says its vaccine should be effective against COVID-19 variant
British authorities have blamed the new virus variant for soaring infection rates across the country. They said the variant is much more transmittable, but stress there is no evidence it makes people more ill.
Trump signs $900B stimulus measure, extending unemployment and averting shutdown
The massive bill includes $1.4 trillion to fund government agencies through September and contains other end-of-session priorities such as money for cash-starved transit systems and an increase in food stamp benefits.
COVID-19 cases in Indiana fall to lowest mark since late October
The Indiana State Department of Health on Sunday said 4,792 new individuals had been tested, ending a streak of 61 straight days in which testing in that category had exceeded 10,000.
Benefits lapse for millions as Trump fails to approve stimulus bill
The federal government could shut down on Tuesday absent Trump’s signature on the attached, $1.4 trillion spending bill to fund operations through Sept. 30, the end of the fiscal year.
Indiana reports 3,806 new COVID-19 cases, 30 more deaths
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 dropped to 2,808 on Christmas Day, down from 2,918 on Christmas Eve.
Black doctor dies of COVID-19 after racist treatment complaints
Indiana University Health promised a “full external review” into the treatment of Dr. Susan Moore, 52, who tested positive for COVID-19 late last month and died Dec. 20.
Black doctor dies of COVID after racist treatment complaints
Dennis Murphy, the president and CEO of Indiana University Health, has asked an external team to review the case.
New COVID-19 cases again top 5,000; 40 more deaths reported
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 dropped to 2,918 on Thursday, the lowest number since Nov. 15.
U.S. plants hope to maintain production despite virus threat
Safeguards manufacturers put in place to try to protect workers have helped plants nearly keep up with last year’s production levels. But with the virus spiking in communities that surround the plants, industry and union officials say it may be impossible to keep the virus out of factories.
GOP blocks $2,000 checks as Trump leaves COVID aid in chaos
The rare Christmas Eve session of the House lasted just minutes, with help for millions of Americans awaiting Trump’s signature on a stimulus bill Congress passed earlier this week.
Indiana reports another 6,288 new COVID-19 cases, 85 more deaths
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 dipped from 3,123 on Tuesday to 3,013 on Wednesday.
Statewide COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to inch back up, hitting 3,123
After descending from a record-high mark of 3,460 set on Nov. 30, the number of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 has been rising since Saturday. State health officials also reported 62 more deaths on Wednesday, bringing the total to 7,306.
Pfizer, BioNTech to supply U.S. with additional 100M vaccines doses
Under the nearly $2 billion deal announced Wednesday, the companies will deliver at least 70 million additional doses by June 30, with the remaining 30 million to be delivered no later than July 31.
Can employers make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory?
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has allowed companies to mandate the flu and other vaccines, and has also indicated they can require COVID-19 vaccines.
U.S. close on deal with Pfizer for millions more vaccine doses
Pfizer’s vaccine was the first to gain approval from the Food and Drug Administration and initial shipments went to states last week.
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