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Coronavirus Coverage: Prisons, Farmers' Markets, Gun Sales | Indiana Newsdesk

 

Right now on  Indiana Newsdesk:

Health officials continue to stress the importance of social distancing to slow the spread of the coronavirus. But that’s not possible in confined spaces like jails and prisons. Ahead, the risks for correction officers and inmates … and what officials are doing to prevent an outbreak.

Farmers markets are forced to reimagine how they’ve traditionally operated.

Some Brown County officials are asking the governor to intervene to keep tourists from flocking to their community and possibly bringing the virus with them.

And there’s new guidance about who should wear face masks and when. Ahead, how to make one with just a few things that you already have in your house.

Those stories and more right now on  Indiana Newsdesk!

STATEWIDE COVERAGE (check local listings):

WNIN (Evansville) | Monday at 11:30 p.m., Tuesday at 12:30 p.m.

WIPB (Muncie) | Saturday at 11:00 a.m.

Lakeshore PBS (Merrillville/Chicago) | Sunday at 8:00 a.m.

WFYI (Indianapolis) | Fridays at 8:30 p.m. on WFYI-3, Sundays at 1:00 p.m. on WFYI-1 (HD)

WTIU (Bloomington) | Fridays at 6:00 p.m., Saturdays at 4:00 p.m.

Anchor "Indiana Newsdesk," "Ask The Mayor" - WTIU/WFIU News. Formerly host of "The Weekly Special." Hebron, Ind. native, IU Alumnus. Follow him on Twitter @Joe_Hren