IBJ Podcast: A pediatrician on kids, COVID, variants and vaccines
Thousands of Hoosier adults are receiving COVID vaccines every day in Indiana. But none of the shots are available to kids younger than 16.
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Indiana COVID-19 counts rise by 1,198 cases, 10 deaths
The state said more than 1.4 million Hoosiers had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Sunday. More than 1.97 million had received the first dose of a two-dose vaccination.
Indiana COVID-19 hospitalizations hit highest mark since February
The Indiana State Department of Health on Saturday reported 1,380 new COVID-19 cases, the fourth day in a row with more than 1,200 reported cases.
Greg Porter: The American Rescue Plan can change the course of Indiana
It is up to the state to get relief into the hands of those who need it most.
Indiana reports 1,374 more COVID-19 cases, 16 additional deaths
The seven-day moving average of positive cases in Indiana was 1,065 on Thursday, up from 1,049 on Wednesday and from 842 two weeks ago.
Indiana Legislature OKs religious activities as essential
The measure, which heads to the governor, would prohibit state and local orders from restricting anyone’s ability to attend religious services during disaster emergencies.
Fed’s Powell: U.S. nearing full reopening to ‘different economy’
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said many Americans who are out of work will struggle to find new jobs because some industries will likely be smaller than they were before the pandemic. In other cases, employers are seeking to use technology instead of workers.
St. Elmo plans fundraiser honoring employee who died after COVID diagnosis
Craig Huse of Huse Culinary, which operates St. Elmo, issued a statement on social media Wednesday night in which he said the restaurant was “mourning the loss of a longtime, valued employee and genuinely great person, who had a huge heart and a glowing smile.”
Indiana COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations climb again
The state said more than 1.29 million Hoosiers have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. More than 1.89 million have received the first dose of a two-dose vaccination.
U.S. jobless claims rise to 744K as layoffs continue
If you include supplemental federal programs that were established last year to help the unemployed endure the health crisis, a total of 18.2 million were receiving some form of jobless aid the week of March 20.
Indiana COVID-19 cases hit highest daily mark since Feb. 20
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 jumped from 706 on Monday to 789 on Tuesday.
EU agency: Rare clots possibly linked to AstraZeneca shot
The European Medicines Agency described the clots as “very rare” side effects. It said most of the cases reported have occurred in women under 60 within two weeks of vaccination.
Indiana House OKs bills to give local officials, churches more say over public health restrictions
Under one proposal, county commissioners or city councils would be allowed to approve or reject restrictions called for by local health departments, if those restrictions were more stringent than the governor’s.
Caine: County in race for herd immunity
About 16% of Marion County residents were fully vaccinated as of Saturday, said health director Dr. Virginia Caine on Tuesday. The goal is 80%, before variants of COVID-19 become more widespread.
Indiana reports 669 new COVID-19 cases, 11 more deaths
The state said more than 1.26 million Hoosiers had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Tuesday. More than 1.79 million had received the first dose of a two-dose vaccination.
Sherry Seiwert: Downtown’s psyche is renewed
With the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, we were able to show that Downtown Indianapolis is just as vibrant as ever. Now, don’t retreat back inside as basketball fans leave our fair city.
St. Elmo violated public health order last summer, report says
A Marion County Public Health Department inspector found in August that St. Elmo Steak House had violated a public health order mandating closure of bar areas. The restaurant passed subsequent inspections in September and March.
Younger, unvaccinated Hoosiers driving uptick in cases
Cases among those 20-39 years old increased 40% in the last two weeks, according to Micah Pollak, associate professor of economics at Indiana University Northwest.
COVID mutants multiply as scientists race to decode variations
A key mystery plumbed early-on by top scientists has been what type of virus the coronavirus will prove to be. So far, it looks more similar to influenza, which shape-shifts all the time and requires annual revaccination, than it does measles.
Indiana reports 1 new COVID-19 death, 762 cases
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 increased from 693 on Saturday to 704 on Sunday.