Why Indiana’s top doctor won’t require facemasks
State health officials have emphasized for months that masks are important and effective to stop COVID-19, but they’ve also been firm in saying they won’t...
Category : Coronavirus
IU reports rise in COVID cases and strong vaccination numbers
IU Bloomington says their COVID-19 vaccination efforts are looking strong heading into the fall. The school says 91.5% of their students, faculty and staff are...
COVID vaccine full FDA approval nudging some businesses to mandate shots
The F-D-A’s full approval of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine is expected to nudge some people into finally getting the shot. It could also nudge some employers...
Indiana’s top doctors frustrated about the state’s COVID-19 vaccination rate
The state’s top doctors are frustrated because nearly half of the population who can get the vaccine have not done it. Now hospitals are having...
Masks mandatory in Elkhart Community Schools starting Thursday
It’s now “masks on” in all Elkhart Community School buildings starting Thursday, Aug. 26. As of Wednesday, there were currently 25 confirmed cases in students,...
More fall-like colors on the Indiana COVID-19 map as case numbers rise
The colors are changing to orange and red and we’re describing the leaves on the trees, at least not yet. We’re describing the Indiana color-coded...
Indiana Chamber offering designations for businesses with 70%+ workers vaccinated against COVID-19
Indiana businesses that have achieved widespread vaccination among employees can earn a designation from the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and Wellness Council of Indiana. The newly-launched “COVID Stops...
Masks required at Mishawaka Schools starting Monday, Aug. 23
The School City of Mishawaka will require masks beginning Monday, August 23. In a statement Thursday to their families, the school said masks will be...
Indiana ramping up COVID-19 testing again
After scaling back coronavirus testing last month, Indiana is ramping back up. Indiana is redeploying National Guard troops who helped nursing homes at the height...
March Madness attendees watched for proper mask usage
If you attended games inside the March Madness bubble in in Indiana last season, you were being watched. Researchers with several organizations such as the...