Coronavirus

President McRobbie, Vice President Emeritus Nelms receive first dose of COVID-19 vaccine

By Lizzie Kaboski · Sunday, Jan. 17,2021 3:48 p.m.

McRobbie said IU will ensure all members of the community receive the vaccine.

IU-Bloomington finalizing plans to be COVID-19 vaccine distribution site

By Madison Smalstig · Friday, Jan. 15,2021 6:24 p.m.

Officials discussed vaccine distribution, clinics and rising COVID-19 cases Friday.

IU music students have concerns facing their second semester in a pandemic

By Tommy McEvilly · Thursday, Jan. 14,2021 7:52 p.m.

Jacobs students say they aren’t getting the performance experience they need.

Indiana residents age 70 and older now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

By Lizzie Kaboski · Wednesday, Jan. 13,2021 9:30 p.m.

Indiana predicted 455,000 residents will receive the vaccine by the end of January.

UPDATE APRIL 28: IU reports 8,000th student to test positive for COVID-19 in Bloomington in dashboard update

By Matt Cohen · Wednesday, Jan. 13,2021 11:46 a.m.

There were 93 total positive COVID-19 test results last week.

New, more infectious COVID-19 strain found in Indiana

By Lizzie Kaboski · Monday, Jan. 11,2021 4:29 p.m.

The strain was first seen in the United Kingdom in September.

Students must sign up for COVID-19 test upon returning to Bloomington

By Cameron Garber · Monday, Jan. 11,2021 4:20 p.m.

Students cannot move into their on-campus housing before receiving a negative test result.

Monroe County to open vaccine clinic at the Monroe Convention Center on Monday

By David Wolfe Bender · Friday, Jan. 8,2021 5:14 p.m.

Indiana expands eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine for residents 80 and older.

City of Bloomington study shows COVID-19 outbreaks can be detected in wastewater

By Cameron Garber · Wednesday, Jan. 6,2021 8:02 p.m.

A Bloomington study found monitoring wastewater detects viral prevalence one week before hospitalizations increase.

IU to distribute COVID-19 vaccine to students, faculty, staff for free

By Matt Cohen · Wednesday, Jan. 6,2021 6:41 p.m.

It’s unclear whether IU will mandate the vaccine like it did the flu vaccine this winter.

Monroe County plans to open new COVID-19 vaccination site next week

By Matt Cohen · Tuesday, Jan. 5,2021 8:03 p.m.

The Monroe County Board of Health is concerned by the limited supply of vaccines.

IU reduces COVID-19 quarantine requirement from 14 to 10 days

By Lizzie Kaboski · Monday, Jan. 4,2021 9:03 p.m.

The university believes the benefits of the change will outweigh any risks.

Monroe County leaders outline importance of local health orders, vaccine as hospitalizations rise

By David Wolfe Bender · Monday, Jan. 4,2021 8:06 p.m.

Bloomington Mayor John Hamilton criticized state legislators attempting to meddle in local health measures.

Indiana COVID-19 cases have been rising since Christmas

By Matt Cohen · Monday, Jan. 4,2021 12:51 p.m.

The state reported 3,630 new cases in its latest update.

Three COVID-19 cases confirmed at Monroe County Correctional Center

By Helen Rummel · Wednesday, Dec. 23,2020 11:32 p.m.

These are the first known cases at the jail.

IU reveals spring 2021 on-arrival COVID-19 testing plan

By Matt Cohen · Sunday, Dec. 20,2020 8:31 p.m.

IU’s labs will allow for faster test results than fall on-arrival testing.

Cars drive under the Canopy of Lights in downtown Bloomington.

How to stay safe when doing your holiday shopping online or in person

By Lauren McLaughlin · Wednesday, Dec. 16,2020 2:08 p.m.

IU experts discuss how to stay safe shopping online and in person and how to benefit local markets.

Vice President Mike Pence visits COVID-19 vaccine facility in Bloomington

By Alex Hardgrave · Tuesday, Dec. 15,2020 7:51 p.m.

The Modern vaccine, which is expected to be approved soon, is being produced at Catalent.

Bloomington Transit employee tests positive for COVID-19, 44 city employees total

By Alex Hardgrave · Tuesday, Dec. 15,2020 1:41 p.m.

The employee works in maintenance and does not interact with the public.

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By grace through example: Steve Moore almost died. Now he uses his experience to show COVID-19 is real and life-changing.

By Madison Smalstig , Izzy Myszak and Carson TerBush · Tuesday, Dec. 15,2020 12:51 p.m.

After 18 days on a ventilator, Steve had to relearn how to walk and relearn basic facts.

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