State sees lowest COVID-19 case count in 2 months amid jump in deaths
The state said 2.32 million Hoosiers have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. More than 2.52 million had received the first dose of a two-dose vaccination.
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Changed by pandemic, many workers won’t return to old jobs
Layoffs and lockdowns, combined with enhanced unemployment benefits and stimulus checks, have given many Americans the time and the financial cushion to rethink their careers.
More than half of Hoosier adults have now received at least one COVID vaccine dose
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported as of 6 a.m. Monday that 50.3% of Hoosiers aged 18 and older, or about 2.59 million people, had received at least one dose.
Indiana reports smallest COVID-19 case count since March 22
The state said 2.3 million Hoosiers have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. More than 2.51 million had received the first dose of a two-dose vaccination.
Workers concerned about retailers ditching masks on vaccine honor system
Walmart, along with Costco Wholesale Corp. and Trader Joe’s, were among the first companies to ease their mask policy for vaccinated shoppers following a recommendation by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Ohio seeks to incentivize coronavirus vaccines with chance to win $1 million
The move mirrors what some other states have done to spur skeptical or complacent residents to get vaccinated, but with a bigger enticement.
Lilly to start bringing back downtown employees June 1, requiring vaccinations at first
The company plans to open its campus to all employees by July 12. The move comes as more companies continue to slowly reopen offices and navigate tricky territory with vaccinations.
Indiana death toll from COVID-19 climbs past 13,000
The state said more than 2.13 million Hoosiers had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Sunday. More than 2.43 million had received the first dose of a two-dose vaccination.
COVID-19 cases climb by 1,056, deaths by 8 in Indiana
The state said more than 2.11 million Hoosiers had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Saturday at 5 a.m. More than 2.43 million had received the first dose of a two-dose vaccination.
Indiana health officials plead with Legislature not to overturn Holcomb veto
If lawmakers override Gov. Eric Holcomb’s veto, any local orders to wear masks, set permitted capacity in bars and restaurants, or attendance caps at events would be swept away immediately, the health officials said.
Patrick Cross: Health and life sciences trends for 2021 and beyond
Emerging from the pandemic, health and life sciences companies have a unique opportunity to leverage lessons learned for the benefit of the patients they serve.
Indianapolis-area employers reluctant to require employee vaccinations
Companies are offering plenty of incentives to encourage their workers to get COVID vaccinations, but few, if any, are requiring the shots as a condition for coming back to work—or, in the case of new hires, for getting a job offer.
Indiana reports 16 more COVID-19 deaths, another 1,189 cases
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 decreased from 991 on Wednesday to 939 on Thursday—up from 706 a month ago.
U.S. employers added just 266K jobs in April as hiring slowed
Most economists expect job growth to strengthen as more vaccinations are administered and trillions in government aid spreads through the economy.
American Airlines plans new nonstop flight from Indy, revives two others
The airline plans to launch a nonstop flight from Indianapolis International Airport to Orlando and renew nonstop routes to Los Angeles and Boston, the airport announced Thursday.
Indiana reports 1,261 new COVID cases, six more deaths
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 dropped from 1,019 on Tuesday to 991 on Wednesday.
U.S. unemployment claims fall to a pandemic low of 498,000
The number of weekly jobless claims—a rough measure of the pace of layoffs—has declined significantly from a peak of 900,000 in January as employers have ramped up hiring.
Federal judge vacates CDC’s nationwide eviction moratorium
The ruling does not affect state or local eviction moratoriums. Landlords and property owners have consistently challenged the CDC order, arguing the policy sets an undue financial burden on business owners.
U.S. backs waiving intellectual property rules on vaccines
Opponents—especially from industry—insist that production of coronavirus vaccines is complex and can’t be ramped up by easing intellectual property. They also say lifting protections could hurt future innovation.
COVID’s U.S. toll projected to drop sharply by end of July
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention paper included projections from six research groups. Even under scenarios involving disappointing vaccination rates, COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths are expected to drop dramatically by the end of July.