FDA authorizes 15-minute coronavirus test that will sell for $5
The size of a credit card, the self-contained test is based on the same technology used to test for the flu, strep throat and other infections.
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Tenant-landlord settlement program aims to reduce eviction filings
The Indiana Supreme Court is launching a new mediation program to help stem an anticipated flood of evictions by facilitating settlement agreement.
White House official: More executive actions in works as airline furloughs loom
The pandemic has caused airline travel to fall sharply, decimating revenue. Travel has recovered somewhat from very low points in March and April, but it still hasn’t come back to its pre-pandemic levels.
Holcomb extends Stage 4.5 of Indiana’s recovery plan through Sept. 25
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb on Wednesday said the additional extension of Stage 4.5 was needed because Indiana’s COVID-19 testing-positivity rate and hospitalizations remain too high.
Indiana reports 971 more COVID-19 cases, 18 additional deaths
The Indiana State Department of Health on Wednesday reported the testing of 11,955 more individuals and a cumulative positivity rate for unique individuals of 8.7%.
Court ruling against Indiana no-excuse absentee voting appealed
A federal appeals court also is being asked to enter an immediate injunction that would permit Hoosiers to vote by mail due to the pandemic.
Orders for big-ticket manufactured goods rise for third straight month
The July increase was led by a strong advance in the volatile transportation sector, which was up 35.6%.
Survey: Many in United States shoring up finances amid downturn
Since February, there has been a $1.3 trillion jump in money kept in checking accounts—a 56% increase tracked by the Federal Reserve.
New COVID-19 mandates on health care facilities get pushback
Threatening fines and funding cut-offs, the Trump administration on Tuesday issued new COVID-19 requirements for nursing homes and hospitals.
New U.S. virus cases decline, but insufficient testing might be factor
About 43,000 new cases are being reported daily across the country, down 21% from early August, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University.
IndyGo to remove more than 500 bus stops in ‘balancing’ effort
IndyGo said the balancing program would not eliminate any routes. IndyGo had planned to make major route changes this year, but has postponed those changes until next year because of the pandemic.
American Airlines plans 19,000 furloughs, layoffs in October
Passenger traffic has recovered slightly since the beginning of the pandemic but remains down 70% from a year ago, and carriers say they need fewer workers.
Bank profits slump 70% as virus rakes businesses, households
Banks are now facing tens of billions of dollars of loans that appeared healthy in March, but are now in forbearance or deferral because those borrowers can no longer pay.
Indiana reports 841 new COVID-19 cases, 15 more deaths
The Indiana State Department of Health reported the testing of 9,140 more individuals and a cumulative positivity rate for unique individuals of 8.7%.
Indiana Convention Center still hosting some events despite pandemic
The pandemic hasn’t stopped all hospitality business in Indianapolis. Nearly 40,000 people have visited downtown since the beginning of July for events at the Indiana Convention Center or at major hotels.
U.S. stocks join global rally amid COVID-19 treatment hopes
The S&P 500 rallied 34.12, or 1%, to 3,431.28 and added to the all-time high it set last week, when it erased the last of its losses from the coronavirus pandemic.
To-go drinks a lifeline for businesses in most states, but not Indiana
In a May survey of 3,800 restaurants, the association found that 78% of operators who were selling alcohol to go had brought back laid-off employees, compared to 62% of operators overall.
Zoom gets glitchy on first day of school for thousands
Zoom said Monday that it began receiving reports of disruptions around 9 a.m. It has identified the issue causing the problem and is working on a fix, it reported on its status page.
State reports 688 more COVID-19 cases, five more deaths
The Indiana State Department of Health on Monday made major changes to the way it is reporting COVID-19 testing data to the public that will affect testing-positivity rates.
IBJ Podcast: The latest wisdom on kids and COVID-19 from a Riley Hospital specialist
Six months into the pandemic, parents are still struggling with what COVID-19 means for the kids. Should they be in school? Can they go on play dates? Can they hug grandma? Host Mason King turns to Dr. James Wood, a pediatrician at Riley Children’s Health, for some answers.