Coronavirus In Indy
by: Dr. Mary Gillis, D.Ed. Posted: Nov 15, 2021 / 07:45 PM EST / Updated: Nov 16, 2021 / 08:01 AM EST INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new evidence citing the mRNA vaccines are five times more effective at preventing hospitalizations than natural immunity, with Moderna faring slightly better. […]
by: Josh Doering Posted: Nov 8, 2021 / 09:30 PM EST / Updated: Nov 8, 2021 / 11:16 PM EST BROWNSBURG, Ind. (WISH) — Brownsburg Schools will remove its mask mandate for all students Dec. 20 after a vote by the Board of School Trustees, Superintendent Jim Snapp announced Monday. That is the beginning of the district’s winter […]
by: Aleah Hordges Posted: Oct 25, 2021 / 06:26 AM EST / Updated: Oct 25, 2021 / 06:26 AM EST INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – The Marion County Public Health Department (MCPHD) will hold a COVID-19 vaccine clinic for employees and their families at Bosma Enterprises on Monday. Director Dr. Virginia Cane said the department wants to help bring […]
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WISH) — The United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana rules it will not block Indiana University’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Read the ruling A group of students previously filed a federal lawsuit against the school. The group said the vaccine policy violated the student’s constitutional rights and the state’s vaccine […]
(WISH Photo/Hanna Mordoh) INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – Freedom before Independence Day. The COVID-19 restrictions are being lifted in Marion County on July 1. Meaning no social distancing, capacity restrictions or masks are required on Thursday. The changes come just before the Fourth of July. On Wednesday morning, an announcement is expected on what the changes will mean for […]
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Marion County officials are expected to comment on whether they will recommend lifting coronavirus restrictions by the holiday weekend on Tuesday afternoon. Dr. Virginia Caine has been clear that in order for her to recommend lifting those restrictions, 50% of Marion County residents would need to be vaccinated, along with other factors involving […]
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Legal experts say businesses have the right to ask customers if they are vaccinated against COVID-19 without fearing legal repercussions. A local college explains why it’s perfectly legal. Under HIPAA rules, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability, businesses can inquire about people’s vaccination status. This means they can ask to see […]
INDIANAPOLIS (Inside INdiana Business) — The crowd at Victory Field will soon be growing. The Indianapolis Indians have announced the ballpark will operate at 50% capacity beginning in June, after starting the season earlier in May at 25%. The Indians will have two homestands totaling 12 games from June 1-6 against the Columbus Clippers […]
Shoppers wearing protective masks push shopping carts inside a Costco store in San Francisco, California, U.S., on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. Costco Wholesale Corp. is schedule to release earnings figures on March 4. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images by: Elizabeth Cohen and John Bonifield, CNN Posted: May 13, 2021 / 02:21 PM […]
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Marion County Public Health Department is easing outdoor COVID-19 restrictions based on new guidelines established by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention. COVID-19 vaccinations in Indiana: Get details and sign up Indiana coronavirus resources and timeline of events More coronavirus coverage from WISH-TV The announcement was made during […]
More Hoosiers can can sign up for the COVID-19 vaccine. On Monday morning, the Indiana State Department of Health announced that Indiana residents 30 and over are now eligible to sign up for vaccine appointments. For more information, click here. On Wednesday, Hoosiers 16 and over will be able to sign up for vaccine appointments. […]
This week, host Emily Metheny talked with Julie Harden, Chapter Administrator of the Greater Indianapolis Chapter of NAMI, The National Alliance on Mental Illness. Julie explained how our area has its own branch of the national organization and what it means to have a month dedicated to awareness for mental health. The phone number for […]