INDIANAPOLIS — Now that many of us are spending more time at home on the computer surfing the internet, you can’t get far before seeing something about the coronavirus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now warning about fake claims or cures that can protect you against COVID-19. Eric Smart, a pharmaceutical expert, […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Officials at IU Health have committed to share weekly updates about the fight against COVID-19 in order to give the public a transparent look at the health system’s battle. “We are not complacent about our supplies. We are planning for the surge to be even greater than expected, we are looking for alternate […]
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez considers himself fortunate. Although he tested positive for coronavirus, his case was relatively mild. Last week, he received good news that he is no longer positive for COVID-19. Soon after testing negative for the virus, he donated plasma in hopes that it can be used by a critically ill coronavirus patient. […]
SNL’s Michael Che said in an Instagram post on Monday that his grandmother had died of COVID-19. “im doing ok, considering,” Che wrote in a post entitled “open letter, by michael che.” “im obviously very hurt and angry that she had to go through all that pain alone. but im also happy that shes not […]
INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis pastor is working to make sure the COVID-19 pandemic doesn’t ruin his Easter Sunday plans for his congregation. New Beginnings Fellowship Pastor James Jackson is working to make sure this Easter Sunday is unforgettable. “We usually call it our Super Bowl Sunday,” Jackson said. “That is our Super Bowl Sunday.” He […]
INDIANAPOLIS — BP gas stations have joined the growing list of businesses and large corporations offering discounts to those working in the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic. Throughout the month of April, BP and Amoco will offer a 50 cent per gallon discount on gasoline to first responders, nurses and hospital workers. To receive the discount, […]
INDIANAPOLIS — An employee at an Amazon facility in Indianapolis has tested positive for COVID-19, the company confirmed in a statement. Amazon issued the following statement about the positive test: We are supporting the individual who is recovering. We are following guidelines from health officials and medical experts, and are taking extreme measures to ensure […]
Kroger announced on Tuesday a temporary $2 pay raise for all of its frontline employees as the chain of grocery stores have seen a surge in demand. The $2 an hour raise will be applied to hours worked from March 29 through April 18. This announcement is in addition to a bonus that the company […]
NASA has launched its “NASA At Home” website, full of educational content geared to keep children engaged with science as most schools nationwide are closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The website runs the gamet of E-Books, podcasts, videos NASA calls “bingeable,” do-it-yourself science experiments, and virtual tours. NASA has even unveiled an app […]
INDIANAPOLIS — As the first of the month approaches, some people are out of work and wondering how they are going to pay rent. Attorneys who spoke to RTV6 say they have been getting calls from renters who are worried what will happen if they can’t pay their rent. “Tenants are very afraid right now […]
The NCAA said on Monday that it has approved rules that allows conferences and universities to extend an additional year of eligibility for athletes whose season were cut short due to the spread of COVID-19. Earlier this month, the NCAA announced the cancellation of all spring and remaining winter championships. While most winter sports were […]
INDIANAPOLIS — The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana on Monday filed an emergency petition with the Indiana Supreme Court seeking the release of certain incarcerated individuals in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The ACLU said Indiana law allows for steps to be taken to release both those awaiting trial and those convicted to safer […]
