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.
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Q&A: Making Indy safe for people with autism
District 5 City-County Councilor Ali Brown has launched the Indy Autism Project, with the goal of making Indianapolis the “safest city in the country” for those with autism spectrum disorder, which causes impairments in behavior and social interactions.
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.
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.
Vaccines will be ‘scarce resource for a really long time,’ Indiana health officials say
Indiana received 55,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine on Friday, and another 39,000 doses on Monday, which is a fraction of the state’s needs, officials say.
Justice Department sues Walmart, says it helped fuel opioid crisis
The lawsuit, filed Tuesday by the Justice Department, says the nation’s largest retailer did not properly screen prescriptions at its 5,000 pharmacies. The agency is seeking civil penalties that could total billions of dollars.
State has been reporting inaccurate COVID-19 positivity rate due to coding error
Indiana health officials have erred in reporting the state’s COVID-19 positivity rate since the beginning of the pandemic due to a problem with the way it was computed, resulting in a lower rate than would be accurate, officials said Tuesday.
State reports 143 more COVID-19 deaths, bringing total to 7,244
Meanwhile, statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 inched up to 3,064 on Monday from 2,967 on Sunday. The high mark was 3,460 set on Nov. 30.
COVID-19 cases dip in daily state tally, breaking 46-day streak above 4,000
However, the Indiana State Department of Health on Monday reported 31 more deaths due to COVID-19, the 21st straight time that deaths have exceeded 25 in the daily report.
Countries halt flights from Britain over concerns about coronavirus mutation
British officials have reported that a mutation of the virus appears to speed its transmission, and they have imposed restrictions on 18 million people in London and across southern England.
Panel: People over 75, essential workers next for vaccines
The recommendation came as a second vaccine began rolling out to hospitals as the nation works to get the coronavirus pandemic under control.
Lilly CEO urges hospitals to use COVID antibody treatments, after supplies pile up
Less than 20% of the monoclonal antibody doses shipped by two companies, Indianapolis-based Lilly and New York-based Regeneron, have have used, officials say, even though they can reduce hospitalizations by up to 70%.
Indiana COVID-19 hospitalizations fall below 3,000
The state on Saturday reported 73 more deaths due to COVID-19, the 10th time deaths have exceeded 70 in the past 12 daily reports.
Demand surprisingly low for COVID-19 antibody drugs, but shortages still loom
Red tape, staff shortages, testing delays and strong skepticism are keeping many patients and doctors from the drugs made by Eli Lilly and Co. and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals.
U.S. awaits word on 2nd vaccine as COVID-19 outbreak worsens
The Food and Drug Administration was evaluating a shot developed by Moderna Inc. and the National Institutes of Health and was expected to give it the green light soon, clearing the way for its use to begin as early as Monday.
Congressional leaders eye stopgap measure with hours before lapse in government funding
Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., the No. 2 Senate Republican, told reporters Friday afternoon that expectations of a deal by the end of the day reflected “a triumph of hope over experience.”
College students recruited as teachers to keep schools open
As the coronavirus sidelines huge numbers of educators, school districts are turning to college students, who are learning online or home for extended winter breaks.
Indiana BBQ restaurant sues governor, state over mask mandate
The suit alleges the governor’s executive order is unconstitutional and caused “unjust injury to [the restaurant’s] fundamental civil rights, liberty interests and property rights.”
Indiana death toll from COVID-19 nears 7,000
The state on Friday reported 84 more deaths due to COVID-19, the ninth time deaths have exceeded 70 in the past 11 daily reports.