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Indiana COVID-19 Update, Monroe County Election Prep | Indiana Newsdesk

Right now on  Indiana Newsdesk:

The state’s health commissioner says some of the metrics used to track the spread of COVID 19 are trending in the wrong direction. Ahead, the latest COVID-19 data… and what it means as we head into flu season.

The state’s new guidance on long-term care facility visitations may finally provide caregivers the chance to see their loved ones after months of lockdowns. But for some, it’s too late...

Monroe County election officials are preparing for thousands of people to vote by mail. Ahead, we go to election central and learn more about the 20 steps involved in just getting a ballot to your door.

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

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Emma Atkinson is a reporter for WTIU and WFIU News and the anchor of regional newscasts for All Things Considered. She's originally from Champaign, Ill. and graduated from IU with a Bachelor's degree in journalism in 2019. Emma has previously worked as a reporter in Kampala, Uganda and Ketchikan, Alaska.