mask mandate

The Indiana senator pointed to a “rising trend” in mandates being brought back at certain schools around the U.S.

A research scientist at the Regenstrief Institute in Indianapolis has co-authored a paper he hopes will help bring some clarity to mask wearing.

The board did not take an official vote on changing the mandate during its regular meeting Thursday, but the next meeting is scheduled for March 3 at 4:30 p.m.

The state confirmed 16,563 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, which is a new record for the most cases reported in a single day since the pandemic began.

COVID has handed society the biggest natural experiment in health and economic equity – and social scientists say the scorecard is far from stellar.

IU athletic director Scott Dolson began the meeting and addressed the board’s concerns about mask disobedience at IU basketball games.

The Indiana governor’s office acknowledged Wednesday that the statewide COVID-19 public health emergency will likely extend into the new year.

Currently, Monroe County is at 123 COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people.

Currently, Monroe County is at 111 COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people.

Monroe County is currently in the “orange” advisory level. If it falls into the ‘blue’ advisory level the mandate will expire.