Coronavirus

IU experts, local travel agent discuss summer travel during COVID-19 

Professor Evan Jordan recommends traveling while following CDC guidelines. 

Domestic violence, abuse may appear differently during pandemic

New stressors may factor into abuse or violence at home.

Two IU nursing students got COVID-19 and quarantined together

While working in the IU Health Bloomington Hospital, one of the students was exposed to COVID-19.

Electroceutical fabric kills coronavirus on impact, IU researchers find

If masks made from the fabric are approved by the FDA, a company is ready to sell them.

Monroe County offers testing sites for public, IU offers testing for students, staff

Here are the requirements to be tested, how to schedule appointments and payment details.

'A visual language': IU deaf community speaks about challenges during pandemic

Face masks can obstruct deaf people’s ability to communicate.

Video games sales are up, which might continue for a few years, IU gaming community says

The gaming industry has fared well compared to other industries during the pandemic.

Blood donations needed in hospitals as surgeries begin again

Local donor centers are taking precautions to ensure workers' and donors' safety.

McRobbie announces COVID-19 testing, tentative plans for fall semester, research

Recommendations for the fall semester include wearing masks in class.

Researching a pandemic while living through it is challenging but rewarding, researchers say

Many researchers paused other projects to shift focus to COVID-19.

IU experts: COVID-19 can have other complications aside from a fever or being tired

Coronavirus complications can range from rashes in kids to mental confusion.

Coronavirus antibody testing is not useful yet, IU experts suggest

Outside of research, it’s unclear what information antibody testing can provide.

Monroe County extends Stage 2 of Indiana COVID-19 reopening plan through May 31

Stage 2 will begin Saturday and last through May 31.

Vaping may make you more susceptible to COVID-19, but more evidence is needed

Vaping-associated pulmonary illness can lead to diagnostic uncertainty with COVID-19.

Bloomington businesses prepare to open during COVID-19 pandemic

Retail businesses and restaurants are allowed to open Friday at 50% capacity.

Depending on states’ decisions, out-of-state students may be able to use IU Health

Some state-of-emergency orders allow out-of-state providers to practice in their state.

Local candidates learn to campaign from home during coronavirus shutdown

Candidates have used phone calls, social media and live video streaming to campaign.

Monroe County Schools provide food security during COVID-19 pandemic

They serve about 3,000 kids per distribution day.

A list of mental health, addiction, abuse resources to access from home

Calls to the IU 24-hour crisis line have increased by 200% in the last month.

Letter from the editor: IDS commemorates graduation amid COVID-19