COVID-19 pandemic

March 8: COVID-19 Hospitalizations At Lowest In Northeast Indiana

By Rebecca Green • 1 hour ago

Screenshot of Indiana Department of Health

With 52 residents of northeast Indiana hospitalized due to COVID-19, the area hit its lowest rate for hospitalizations on Monday since last April.

According to the Indiana Department of Health, statewide hospitalizations are at their lowest since early July, with 635.

Two additional deaths were reported in the region due to COVID-19 on Monday, and an additional 62 cases were reported.

Coronavirus: Indiana Hits 1M Initial Vaccine Doses, State Expands Eligibility To Hoosiers 50+

By Lauren Chapman • 4 hours ago

The Indiana Department of Health reported 168 additional confirmed deaths over the last week. That brings the state’s total to 12,310 confirmed deaths. The state also reported more than 5,500 new cases in the last week.

CDC Says It's Safe For Vaccinated People To Do These Activities

By Allison Aubrey • 5 hours ago

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued new guidance for vaccinated people, giving the green light to resume some pre-pandemic activities and relax precautions that have been in place.

Mass Vaccination Site Opens At Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Holcomb Vaccinated

By Darian Benson • Mar 6, 2021

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway opened the state’s first mass vaccination site Friday. Gov. Eric Holcomb and other state officials received their COVID-19 vaccine.

Senate Passes $1.9 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Package

By Chloee Weiner • Mar 6, 2021

Updated at 12:56 p.m. ET

The Senate approved President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan Saturday, securing additional aid for American families, workers and businesses — and a legislative victory for the Biden administration.

After more than 24 hours of debate, the evenly divided Senate voted 50-49 to approve the measure. Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan of Alaska was absent because he was in Alaska for a family funeral.

March 5: One COVID-19 Death Reported in NE Indiana

By Rebecca Green • Mar 5, 2021

Seven-day positivity rates for COVID-19 in northeast Indiana are at 4.5 percent on Friday. The rate statewide was down to 3.3 percent.

1 Shot Or 2 Shots? 'The Vaccine That's Available To You — Get That'

By Will Stone • Mar 5, 2021

As the newest coronavirus vaccine makes its debut, the American public has a new set of deliberations before walking into their vaccine clinic — go with the new arrival or stick with the two vaccines that have already gone into the arms of more than 50 million Americans?

The Johnson & Johnson vaccine has a few distinct advantages: only one shot is required and it can hold up in a refrigerator for several months.

'I Want To Be Here': Indiana Teachers Eager For COVID-19 Vaccine Under New Eligibility

By Jeanie Lindsay • Mar 5, 2021

President Joe Biden has opened up federal COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to K-12 teachers and child care workers, with many in Indiana already making plans to get their shot at federal pharmacy program sites.

A Sign Of Hope After 'Winter Hibernation': Employers Add 379,000 Jobs

By Scott Horsley • Mar 5, 2021

Hiring picked up steam in February as a winter wave of coronavirus infections eased and consumers spent more freely.

U.S. employers added 379,000 jobs in February, while the unemployment rate dipped to 6.2%.

March 4: Area Hospitalizations Due To COVID At Lowest Level In Five Months

By Rebecca Green • Mar 4, 2021

Newly-diagnosed COVID-19 cases jumped up to over 900 statewide on Thursday, to 961, but the 7-day positivity rate declined a bit more to 3.4 percent.

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