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Mask Mandate, Nursing Home Data, MCCSC Opening | Indiana Newsdesk

Holcomb pointed last week to the renewed growth in coronavirus infections and hospitalizations in announcing the statewide mask order.
Holcomb pointed last week to the renewed growth in coronavirus infections and hospitalizations in announcing the statewide mask order.

Right now on  Indiana Newsdesk:

School starts in a week and a half for Monroe County students. But with COVID-19 cases continuing to increase, should the district rethink its reopening plan? Coming up, the tough situation facing teachers, parents and school administrators.

Some scientists say coronavirus levels in wastewater is a leading indicator of an outbreak. Ahead we go to Carmel to see how tests are being used to predict potential virus hotspots.

Indiana Democrats are pushing for a special session to address a number of issues including how to manage the federal cares act money the state receives. Coming up our statehouse reporter joins us to go through the Dems’ concerns and how the governor has responded to the idea.

Those stories plus the latest news headlines from across the state right now on  Indiana Newsdesk!

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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