A contractor hired to expand Indiana’s coronavirus testing across the state has not been meeting its target of providing results to those tested within 48 hours. Meanwhile, the recession stemming from the pandemic contributed to state tax collections coming in $230 million below expectations for May.
The Indiana State Department of Health on Wednesday said the number of positive cases of COVID-19 in the state has risen to 35,712, following an increase of 475 cases.
The Indiana State Department of Health on Tuesday said the number of positive cases of COVID-19 in the state has risen to 35,237, following an increase of 407 cases.
After filing a lawsuit challenging Curtis Hill’s ability to remain Indiana Attorney General while he serves a license suspension, four Marion County plaintiffs filed a motion Friday for summary judgment on their claim that the office is vacant and the governor can name a replacement.
Indiana’s unemployment rate hit 16.9% for April from widespread business closures during the coronavirus outbreak, and state officials warned Friday of steep spending cuts in reaction to plummeting tax revenues.
The state’s award of a $17.9 million contract for operating dozens of coronavirus testing sites across Indiana came weeks after a company executive gave $50,000 to the governor’s reelection campaign. The campaign contribution to Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb by Optum executive Grant Verstandig was made March 4.
The Indiana State Department of Health on Wednesday said the number of positive cases of COVID-19 in the state has risen to 29,274, following the emergence of 569 more cases.
The Indiana State Department of Health on Thursday said the number of positive cases for COVID-19 in the state has risen to 26,053 following the emergence of 580 more cases.
The Indiana State Department of Health on Tuesday said the number of positive cases for COVID-19 in the state has risen to 25,127 following the emergence of 500 more cases.
The Indiana State Department of Health on Friday said the number of positive cases for COVID-19 in the state has risen to 23,146 following the emergence of 643 more cases.
The Indiana State Department of Health on Tuesday said the number of positive cases for COVID-19 in the state has risen to 21,033, following the emergence of 526 more cases. That’s the lowest number of new cases in a daily report since April 22, when 341 were reported.
The Indiana State Department of Health on Monday said the number of positive cases for COVID-19 in the state has risen to 20,507, following the emergence of 574 more cases.
Pursuant to a new executive order released Friday that goes into effect Monday and lasts through May 23, Indiana retailers — including malls — will be allowed to open at 50% capacity; manufacturers not currently operating will be permitted to do so; offices can have employees return but are encouraged to continue remote work when possible; public libraries can open; and the essential travel restrictions will be lifted.
The Indiana State Department of Health on Friday said the number of positive cases for COVID-19 in the state has risen to 18,630, following the emergence of 795 more cases. The state also reported that 99,639 people have been tested so far, an increase of 4,641 tests.
Former employees of the Indiana Attorney General’s Office and the Indiana Department of Child Services who were listed as ineligible for rehire after being let go did not convince the Indiana Court of Appeals that their dismissed cases against the state deserved reversal.
The Indiana State Department of Health on Thursday said the number of positive cases for COVID-19 in the state has risen to 17,835, following the emergence of 653 more cases.
Highlighting new epidemiological models that show as many as 200,000 inmates could die from COVID-19, the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana has joined the ACLU National, the ACLU Foundation and more than 30 affiliates in filing public records requests to get information about coronavirus outbreaks in prisons and jails.
The Indiana State Department of Health on Wednesday said the number of positive cases for COVID-19 in the state has risen to 17,182, following the emergence of 594 more cases. Meanwhile, new deaths and tests were the highest reported by the state in its daily update.
Indiana voters can now submit online their requests for a mail-in ballot for the state’s June 2 primary election.
The Indiana State Department of Health on Tuesday said the number of positive cases for COVID-19 in the state has risen to 16,588, following the emergence of 627 more cases. The state said Tuesday that the cumulative death toll in the state rose to 901.