Coronavirus cases in Indiana grow to more than 5,500, deaths to 173
The Indiana State Department of Health on Tuesday morning reported a daily high in new COVID-19 cases.
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Beyond COVID podcast: Why a 90-day sprint is key to getting your company ready for the economy to restart
In this first episode of IBJ’s Beyond COVID podcast, Matt Neff offers advice for businesses trying to get back on track. And IBJ reporter Lindsey Erdody provides an update about Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb’s stay-at-home order and, in particular, how the latest iteration affects liquor stores.
Republic Airways applies for federal funding to keep employees working
The pandemic has been incredibly disruptive for the airline industry, and Republic, a regional carrier, is feeling the pain. The health crisis has led to a “rapid erosion” of Republic’s daily flight schedule.
After virus fades, service industries might be changed forever
The pandemic is almost sure to leave a mark on the way people work, shop and socialize, perhaps permanently shifting the way many industries operate.
Businesses wait for word, money after applying for SBA loans
Banking industry officials have said the slowdown in getting funds to customers has mostly been on the SBA’s side, although they said the government was making progress.
City establishes overflow homeless shelters at Garfield, Washington parks
The two temporary shelters, which are intended for healthy residents, have a combined capacity of 85.
Officials say Indiana has enough gowns, masks for 13 days
State officials are urging local manufacturers to help keep supplies up by producing additional protective gear for the state’s hospitals and nursing homes.
Governor tightens retail restrictions, requires liquor stores to switch to takeout
The new executive order, which extends the stay-at-home directive through April 20, includes many of the same provisions as the initial order, which took effect March 25, but it adds new language in an attempt to strengthen the existing guidelines and creates an Enforcement Response Team to ensure businesses are complying.
Dow skyrockets 1,627 points on signs new virus deaths could be slowing
A worldwide rally gained steam on Wall Street on Monday, propelling major indexes up more than 7%, as traders cheered glimmers of hope that the deadliness of the coronavirus outbreak could be slowing in some of the hardest-hit areas.
Crowne Plaza near Indy airport being used as COVID-19 treatment site
State officials declined to provide details on specifically how the hotel is being used—including whether it is a treatment site for homeless individuals—to protect patient privacy.
Isaiah Kuperstein, local grocer and noted Holocaust historian, dies from COVID-19
In addition to being the longtime owner of the Indianapolis-based Double 8 Foods grocery chain, Kuperstein was the first director of education for the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C.
COVID-19 claims lives of 11 residents at Anderson assisted-living center
Indiana State Health Commissioner Kristina Box said Monday that more than 20 people at the facility had contracted the coronavirus.
British Open canceled, Masters moves to November in major rescheduling
Still to be determined is when—or even if—golf can resume depending on the spread of COVID-19 that has shut down sports worldwide.
IndyCar planning new October race on IMS road course
The added stop at Indianapolis, called the Harvest GP, would be the third trip to the speedway in one season for IndyCar.
Auto insurers return money to customers during ‘unprecedented’ driving slump
States across the U.S. have issued stay-at-home mandates to help slow the spread of the deadly coronavirus. That’s led to a decline of about 35% to 50% in driving in most states.
Stocks rise sharply on hopes of progress in battling virus
U.S. stocks climbed more than 5% in morning trading, following up on gains that were nearly as big in Europe and Asia.
Coronavirus patients rush to join studies of Gilead drug
Remdesivir is farther along in testing than many other potential therapies, and the current studies could lead to regulatory approval.
IndyGo hires new project exec after chief planner for Red Line departs
Transportation engineer Jennifer Pyrz now will lead IndyGo’s capital plan projects, including its upcoming Purple Line and Blue Line bus rapid-transit projects.
INDOT to close I-70 in Indianapolis to take advantage of pandemic traffic slowdown
The Indiana Department of Transportation said it was accelerating planned construction on the interstate while traffic is down about 40%.
State reports 533 more cases of COVID-19, 12 more deaths
The Indiana State Department of Health reported that 26,191 people have been tested so far, up from 22,652 in the previous day’s report.