Coronavirus

Vice President Mike Pence to visit Bloomington COVID-19 vaccine facility Tuesday

By Madison Smalstig · Sunday, Dec. 13,2020 4:26 p.m.

Pence will also lead a discussion on Operation Warp Speed.

IU Health targets December 21 to begin giving COVID-19 vaccine to healthcare workers

By Matt Cohen · Friday, Dec. 11,2020 4:48 p.m.

The CDC is approving emergency use for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.

Dr. Lana Dbeibo named Director of Vaccine Initiatives at IU

By Avraham Forrest · Thursday, Dec. 10,2020 1:50 p.m.

The announcement comes as IU works with the state to coordinate a vaccine distribution plan.

Indiana announces plans for first Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines coming to the state

By Alex Hardgrave · Wednesday, Dec. 9,2020 9:43 p.m.

Around 55,000 doses are expected to come to Indiana next week.

IU experts weigh in on Biden’s COVID-19 response plan

By Luzane Draughon · Wednesday, Dec. 9,2020 2:14 p.m.

While they are optimistic about Biden’s plan, it’s up to Americans to take action.

Four Bloomington Fire Department employees test positive for COVID-19

By Alex Hardgrave · Tuesday, Dec. 8,2020 6:30 p.m.

Nine department employees have tested positive for COVID-19 since March.

Isolated on Thanksgiving: How some IU students spent the holiday without their families

By Matt Cohen · Monday, Dec. 7,2020 1:27 p.m.

Some IU students were infected with COVID-19 during Thanksgiving break.

Monroe County Board of Health lays out early COVID-19 vaccine plans

By Matt Cohen · Friday, Dec. 4,2020 4:24 p.m.

IU Health Bloomington Hospital will administer the vaccines when it's approved.

Bloomington shelters, pantries seek clothing, food, money donations for holiday season

By Mel Fronczek · Thursday, Dec. 3,2020 5 p.m.

Cookie sales and Amazon registries are some ways to support local organizations.

Indiana reports single-day COVID-19 case record, Monroe County passes 6,000 total cases

By Matt Cohen · Thursday, Dec. 3,2020 12:39 p.m.

Thursday’s update is the second time Indiana had more than 8,000 cases in a day.

COVID-19 vaccine possibly available to frontline workers by late December

By Madison Smalstig · Wednesday, Dec. 2,2020 10:12 p.m.

Dr. Kristina Box, Indiana’s state health commissioner, recommended everyone take the vaccine.

Four City of Bloomington employees test positive for COVID-19

By Avraham Forrest · Tuesday, Dec. 1,2020 2:46 p.m.

The new cases bring the total number of positive-testing city workers to 32.

IU to offer voluntary asymptomatic COVID-19 testing during intersession

By Matt Cohen · Tuesday, Dec. 1,2020 2:39 p.m.

The program will open roughly 500 voluntary testing slots each week.

Bloomington Transit employee tests positive for COVID-19

By Alex Hardgrave · Sunday, Nov. 29,2020 1:49 p.m.

Now, 28 city employees have tested positive for COVID-19.

Bloomington restaurants adapt outdoor seating for colder weather

By Kimberly Smith · Friday, Nov. 20,2020 7:48 a.m.

Many of Bloomington’s local restaurants have introduced creative outdoor seating.

Two Bloomington employees test positive for COVID-19

By Helen Rummel · Thursday, Nov. 19,2020 2:23 p.m.

Seven city employees in total have tested positive this week.

Hospital leaders discuss effect of COVID-19 patient surge, call for people to follow guidelines

By Madison Smalstig · Wednesday, Nov. 18,2020 9:43 p.m.

The state health commissioner said 2,951 Hoosiers were hospitalized as of Monday.

IU students battle 'COVID fatigue' as cases rise

By Helen Rummel · Wednesday, Nov. 18,2020 4:08 p.m.

Professor Edward Hirt recommends staying focused on personal responsibility.

IU School of Medicine discusses COVID-19 vaccine trial progress during press conference

By Nic Napier · Wednesday, Nov. 18,2020 1:36 p.m.

They have no official results at this time but are still receiving applicants.

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Monroe County announces stricter COVID-19 guidelines, moves to orange status

By Carson TerBush · Wednesday, Nov. 18,2020 12:20 p.m.

The restrictions include gathering size limits, stricter rules for restaurants and more.

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