Franciscan Health Central Indiana's Dr. Christopher Doehring explains why the pandemic has had several variants and what has been learned about COVID-19 through vaccination efforts and the variants.
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 […]
When it comes to the Covid-19 Vaccine a lot of people have a lot of questions. And some of the answers came from an unlikely source in the beloved TV show “Family Guy.” In the animated short you see Peter Griffin, voiced by Seth Macfarlane who also voices many of the other characters, go into […]
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz practices July 30, 2021, at training camp at Grand Park in Westfield, Indiana. (WISH Photo) INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indianapolis Colts have placed QB Carson Wentz and two other offensive starters on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. The team announced in a tweet on Monday that Wentz, C Ryan Kelly and WR Zach Pascal […]
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 […]
A couple of days ago Olivia Rodrigo made a visit to the White House where she gave a statement about the importance of youth getting vaccinated. She also met with President Biden and Dr. Fauci. During her time with Dr. Fauci the two took some time to read some tweets to see what people were […]
We’ve slowly been able to get back to normal. A huge part of that is that people have been getting vaccinated, however there is still some hesitancy and skepticism when it comes to everyone getting the vaccine. President Biden reached out to one of the biggest stars in the world to try and spread […]
(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 […]
Butler University is viewed from the News 8 Avi8tor drone in August 2020. (WISH Photo) INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — All Butler University students must be vaccinated for COVID-19 and show proof by Aug. 1, the school said Monday in a news release. The goal is to establish “herd immunity” to “restore the campus experience,” the […]
MUNCIE, Ind. (WISH) — Ball State University says vaccinated individuals will no longer be required to wear a mask anywhere on campus. The university announced the changes in an email on Monday afternoon. The announcement applies indoors and outdoors for campus for students, employees and visitors. Students and employees who have been vaccinated will […]