Pandemic hobbles drugmakers in recruiting for new studies
The Covid-19 pandemic is hampering research across the pharmaceutical industry, including at Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co.
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Trump signs order keeping meat processing plants open
The order will use the Defense Production Act to classify meat processing as critical infrastructure to keep production plants open.
UPDATE: State enlists private contractor to boost COVID-19 testing dramatically
The Indiana State Department of Health on Tuesday announced it has reached an agreement with a subsidiary of United Health Group to open 20 testing sites around the state in the next week and 50 sites by mid-May.
Simon poised to reopen Indiana malls on Saturday
The 49 Simon Property Group shopping centers that CNBC says are slated to reopen by Monday represent about one-quarter of the company’s U.S. properties.
Coast Guard, Ripley Entertainment criticized in fatal boat crash
The National Transportation Safety Board released the findings of its investigation into the July 2018 tragedy that killed nine members of an Indianapolis family.
Multimillion-dollar verdict for Herff Jones survives challenge from rival Jostens
The Alabama Supreme Court has upheld a trial court’s decision in favor of Indianapolis-based Herff Jones in a lawsuit that accused Jostens of stealing trade secrets.
COVID-19 death toll in Indiana passes 900
The Indiana State Department of Health on Tuesday reported that 87,181 people have been tested so far, up from 84,476 in Monday’s report—an increase of 2,705 tests.
Some businesses won’t return PPP funds despite pressure from Trump administration
Facing criticism, several public companies quickly announced plans to return the money. Others say they need the funds and have no plans to return them.
Companies seek to limit legal liability for virus infections
At issue is how to balance protecting businesses from lawsuits that could lead to financial ruin, while also enabling justice for customers and workers who might not have the option of leaving their jobs for something safer.
Southwest posts first quarterly loss in almost a decade
The airline said trip cancellations have pulled back from a peak in March but remain at levels that Southwest has never seen, as customers scrap plans to travel during the coronavirus pandemic.
Cummins’ stock jumps after quarterly results exceed expectations
The Indiana-based engine manufacturer warned that the second quarter will be much more difficult, with production and demand largely sidelined by the pandemic.
Beyond COVID podcast: Leaders are created in crisis. You can be one of them.
Nancy Koehn—a historian, Harvard Business School professor and author—talked with host Lesley Weidenbener about how business owners and managers can use this pandemic to develop the skills that will lead their organizations out of the COVID crisis and on to better things.
Local businesses wait, wonder if they’ll secure PPP loan funding
The Paycheck Protection Program began accepting applications again Monday with an additional $310 billion. But local business owners who were shut out during the first round were uncertain whether they’ll fare any better this time.
U.S. auto factories likely to stay closed another two weeks
Ford, General Motors and Fiat Chrysler factories have been idled for over a month due to fears of spreading the coronavirus.
Many states begin taking steps toward reopening; others still waiting
Across the country, an ever-changing patchwork of loosening stay-home orders and business restrictions took shape Monday. Here’s a rundown.
CDC health officials prepare new guidelines as restrictions ease
The CDC put together so-called “decision trees” for at least seven types of organizations: schools, camps, childcare centers, religious facilities, mass transit systems, workplaces, and bars/restaurants.
Holcomb says decision on remote learning could come soon
Gov. Eric Holcomb has already closed all school buildings through the end of the academic year, but has not said what the coronavirus will mean for students over the summer or next fall.
State announces expanded nursing home reporting requirements, new mental health resources
And Gov. Eric Holcomb promised that later this week, he’ll provide a plan to start returning Hoosiers to work.
Indiana nursing homes see nearly 100 virus deaths over past week
Those additional deaths mean at least 260 residents from 85 nursing homes or assisted living facilities in Indiana have died with COVID-19 illnesses.
Stocks up worldwide as governments eye reopening economies
With central banks and governments promising overwhelming amounts of aid for markets and economies, some investors are looking beyond the economic devastation currently sweeping the world.