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Trump announces plasma treatment authorized for COVID-19
More than 70,000 patients in the U.S. have been given convalescent plasma, a century-old approach to fend off flu and measles before vaccines. History suggests it works against some, but not all, infections.
State reports 618 new COVID-19 cases, two-week low in deaths
Indiana’s 7-day testing-positivity rate dipped to 7.5% on Sunday and the overall testing-positivity rate stayed at 8.8%.
Indiana death toll from COVID-19 passes 3,000 as cases top 85,000
Deaths from COVID-19 now exceed 175,000 in the United States and more than 800,000 worldwide.
Bloomington order limits private gatherings to 15 people
Mayor John Hamilton issued the order after photos and videos shared on social media showed Indiana University students gathering in large groups without masks or practicing social distancing.
Mounting U.S. deaths reveal an outsize toll on people of color
As many as 215,000 more people than usual died in the United States during the first seven months of 2020, suggesting that the number of lives lost to the coronavirus is significantly higher than the official toll.
Party canceled: Indy hosts saddest Carb Day in race history
In 2020, Carb Day was little more than a two-hour Friday practice session three months after the usual Memorial Day holiday weekend so familiar to the race.
Bloomington order limits private gatherings to 15 people
Bloomington Mayor John Hamilton issued the order after photos and videos shared on social media showed Indiana University students gathering in large groups without masks or practicing social distancing.
Grand jury sought in Indianapolis police shooting of Black man
A special prosecutor appointed to oversee the investigation into 21-year-old Dreasjon Reed’s fatal shooting by a Black Indianapolis police officer said during a briefing that the grand jury process was the “final task” of the investigation into the May 6 shooting.
Low rates, heavy buyer demand send U.S. home sales surging
In the midst of the pandemic-induced recession, housing has emerged as one of the few resilient sectors of the economy.
Indiana reports 1,050 COVID-19 cases as testing surges
Indiana’s 7-day testing-positivity rate dipped to 7.8% on Friday and the overall testing-positivity rate stayed at 8.8%.
As Indianapolis 500 nears, sound of silence in Speedway is deafening
The 104th running of the Indianapolis 500 is Sunday. For the surrounding community of Speedway, which bills itself as the racing capital of the world, many residents will be watching from home, and they are filled with sadness.
Roger Penske to Indianapolis 500 fans: ‘I wanted you here’
Roger Penske will not pretend he is not disappointed that he can’t open the gates to spectators for his first Indianapolis 500 as steward of the iconic event.
Pandemic pushes expansion of ‘hospital-at-home’ treatment
Across the U.S., “hospital at home” programs are taking off amid the pandemic, thanks to communications technology, portable medical equipment and teams of doctors, nurses, X-ray techs and paramedics.
Study: Craft distillers see sales evaporate amid pandemic
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States found that nationally, craft distillers will see an estimated 41% of their sales—worth more than $700 million—evaporate because of the pandemic.
Purdue suspends 36 students for alleged social-distancing violations
Purdue University suspended the students Thursday for attending a party on the same day that President Mitch Daniels made it a violation to host or attend a party not following social distancing and mask guidelines.
Indiana reports 955 more COVID-19 cases, 11 additional deaths
The state’s 7-day testing-positivity rate remained at 7.9% on Thursday and the overall testing-positivity rate stayed at 8.8%.
NBC poised to bring unprecedented Indy 500 to huge audience
The network is hoping to deliver a broadcast that educates what could be one of the largest audiences in race history while also turning some casual fans into avid ones.
Pharmacists allowed to give childhood vaccinations under new directive
In 2018, only about 7% of childhood flu shots were administered at pharmacies, according to CDC data. And it’s even rarer for other childhood shots to be given at drug stores.
Initial unemployment claims rise again in United States, Indiana
The number of laid-off workers seeking U.S. unemployment benefits rose to 1.1 million last week after two weeks of declines.