Analysis: How long until sports can return?
Assessing probability is futile, but public health leaders indicate that fans and leagues should prepare for sports to remain absent not just for the coming months but into next year.
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THE LATEST: Cummins halting work at Columbus, Seymour plants; Indiana death toll hits 116; virus hits 37 local first-responders
Get the latest news on the coronavirus and COVID-19 in this ongoing series of updates available outside IBJ’s paywall.
Cummins to suspend production at southern Indiana plants
The engine-maker says it will close three Columbus manufacturing sites and one in Seymour until May 4. The news comes a day after the company announced that it would temporarily reduce the salaries of its U.S. employees by 10% to 25%.
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.
CDC recommends Americans wear cloth masks in public
The recommendation reverses earlier guidance on the subject as the COVID-19 epidemic continues to balloon across the United States.
State launches ‘Hope’ campaign as Hoosiers seek mental health, social services in huge numbers
Gov. Eric Holcomb acknowledged the state is facing a potential mental-health crisis, and said he is committed to offering services to Hoosiers who are feeling troubled.
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.
Here’s how nine small businesses are coping with coronavirus
We check in with firms of all stripes to learn how they’re seeking to persevere—and how some are plotting to gain a competitive advantage when normalcy returns.
Museums, performance venues expect to withstand closures
Facing millions of dollars in lost revenue from the COVID-19 outbreak, major arts and cultural attractions throughout Indianapolis are slashing budgets, cutting staff and dipping into reserves or endowments to make ends meet.
Coronavirus has ‘heartbreaking’ impact on family-owned funeral home chain
Jim Shirley is one small-business executive who isn’t worried about a decline in business during the pandemic. If anything, he’s worried about a surge.
WNBA postpones start of season because of pandemic
The league was scheduled to open training camps April 26 and the regular season was set to begin May 15. The WNBA will still hold a “virtual” draft April 17.
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.
Indiana’s census response rate has been strong, despite virus interruptions
More than 40% of Hoosiers have already filled out the 2020 Census, but concerns remain about getting the rest of the state to respond during a public health crisis.
Cummins reducing executive, employee pay, citing coronavirus
The action affects employees as well as the Columbus-based engine maker’s CEO and board members. The company said it will re-evaluate the temporary pay cuts at the end of the second quarter.
Purdue University postponing planned raises amid virus crisis
Purdue President Mitch Daniels told trustees Thursday that he’s also limiting repairs and purchases and putting a freeze on new hires.
U.S. shed 701,000 jobs in March, ending record hiring streak after nearly 10 years
Last month’s actual job loss was likely even larger because the government surveyed employers before the heaviest layoffs hit in the past two weeks. The unemployment rate jumped from a 50-year low of 3.5%.
Bottleworks, justice campus among projects moving forward despite coronavirus closures
The construction industry is exempt from Gov. Eric Holcomb’s orders that non-essential businesses close and Hoosiers stay home.
Software firm Lessonly scores $15 million in latest venture funding round
The funding—secured before the coronavirus hit the U.S.—will be used to fuel growth across all segments of the company, said Lessonly CEO Max Yoder.
Banks expect deluge of desperate businesses seeking loans
Millions of small businesses are expected to apply for a desperately needed rescue loan Friday, a stern test for a banking industry that has had less than a week to prepare.