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State Health Commissioner: Indiana COVID-19 Cases To Peak 'Mid- To Late-April'

State Health Commissioner Kris Box says the peak of Indiana’s COVID-19 infections is still more than two weeks away. Box says it’s difficult to tell how many Hoosiers may become infected with the novel coronavirus. But she says, based on forecasting models from other states and other countries, that peak is likely after the governor’s “Stay-At-Home” order is currently set to expire. “We–we expect that peak to be, coming sometime mid- to late-April,” Box says. As of Friday, the state...

UPDATE: Elkhart Schools Superintendent Confirms District's 1st COVID-19 Case

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UPDATE: After Nine Days, Elkhart Couple Finally Gets Their COVID-19 Test Results

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BREAKING: 9 St. Joseph County, Indiana, Officers Quarantined

Late Friday the St. Joseph Co. Police Dept. released information indicating that 9 officers are now quarantined.

New Michigan COVID-19 Stats: In One Day Deaths Are Up 28%, Cases Up 53%

Elkhart City Council Approves COVID-19 Emergency Response Ordinance

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WATCH: 'Virtual' Swearing-In For New Court Appointed Advocates In St. Joseph County During COVID-19

The CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Program in St. Joseph County is moving forward creatively in the era of COVID-19. A "virtual" swearing-in ceremony was held to get new volunteers into the program. The swearing-in ceremony would typical happen in person under more normal circumstances.

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Federal Judge Considers Release of Migrant Children In Custody As COVID-19 Spreads

By Vanessa Romo • 12 hours ago

A federal judge in California is weighing whether to grant an emergency order to release unaccompanied minors in government custody to protect them from contracting COVID-19.

U.S. District Judge Dolly Gee of the Central District of California said on Friday she wants migrant children who were apprehended crossing into the United States alone to be "released to suitable sponsors in an orderly fashion," the Associated Press reported. But Gee stopped short of mandating their immediate release.

Players And MLB Agree To Terms In Case Coronavirus Cancels Entire Baseball Season

By Bobby Allyn • 13 hours ago

Major League Baseball players are bracing for a 2020 that might not see a single game played.

Another possibility forced by the coronavirus outbreak is that the baseball season will move down the calendar.

On Friday, players and the Major League Baseball owners ratified a deal fairly quickly and with both sides taking concessions on economic issues in the face of the pandemic complicating and possibly axing this year's season.

FACT CHECK: N.Y. Governor Slams Trump Ventilator Claim As 'Ignorant' And 'Uninformed'

By Bobby Allyn • 13 hours ago

President Trump claimed during Friday's White House coronavirus briefing that the federal government shipped droves of ventilators to New York. What did New York officials do in response? According to Trump, they ignored the new supply and instead attacked the White House for not doing more to assist the state.

"We sent thousands of ventilators to New York, and they didn't know about it at the time they were complaining," Trump said. "They were going there in large numbers."

What's In The $2 Trillion Bill For Health Care?

By Selena Simmons-Duffin • 14 hours ago

Most of the gargantuan sum of money in the coronavirus bill Congress just passed is dealing with the economic crisis, not the public health one.

"Most of the bill is on emergency relief to people and unemployment insurance," says Loren Adler, associate director of USC-Brookings Schaeffer Initiative for Health Policy. "The health care provisions are, in some sense, secondary."

U.S. Tops 100,000 Coronavirus Cases, Testing Kits, Equipment Still In Short Supply

By Vanessa Romo • 15 hours ago

The United States on Friday surpassed more than 100,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases, doubling the number of known infections counted just three days ago.

Data from Johns Hopkins University, which has been tracking the global spread of the disease, shows 101,657 people have been diagnosed in the U.S. as of Friday evening. More than 1,560 people have died.

Officials Debate Whether Gun Stores Are 'Essential' During Coronavirus Outbreak

By Bobby Allyn • 16 hours ago

More than 200 million people in about half of the states are under orders to stay indoors to slow the transmission of the coronavirus.

Under those decrees, businesses have closed unless deemed "essential," which has sparked a nationwide debate among state and local leaders: Should gun stores be considered essential?

New Jersey Hospitals Brace For Coronavirus Surge: The Numbers 'Are Going To Kill Us'

By Karen Yi • 16 hours ago

Hospitals in New Jersey hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic are bracing for a surge in patients needing critical care as the number of confirmed cases in the state reaches almost 9,000.

Doctors and nurses say they are already running low on N95 masks, gowns and other protective personal equipment known as "PPE." They're also facing potential staffing shortages and need more intensive care beds.

New Jersey has the second highest number of cases in the country after New York. At least 2,000 people are hospitalized in New Jersey; another 108 people have died.

General Motors Works To Use Kokomo Facility For Ventilator Production

By Samantha Horton • 16 hours ago

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President Donald Trump ordered General Motors on Friday to accelerate ventilator production under the Defense Production Act.

A week ago, GM announced it was partnering with Ventec Life Systems to build ventilators in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus FAQs: Does It Live On Clothes? Can My Dog Infect Me? Any Advice On Wipes?

By Laurel Wamsley • 17 hours ago

This is part of a series looking at pressing coronavirus questions of the week. We'd like to hear what you're curious about. Email us at goatsandsoda@npr.org with the subject line: "Weekly Coronavirus Questions."

Need Some Fresh Ideas? Family-Friendly Ways To Spend Your Days Inside

By NPR Staff • 17 hours ago

COVID-19 is keeping most of us inside, isolated from others, for days on end.

For kids (and parents!), school work can only extend so far into the day. Earlier, the NPR Arts team offered some of our favorite distractions when we are feeling worried. Now we have some heart-felt recommendations for how to enjoy the rest of the time you have in close-quarters with your family.

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Your Local NPR Station Seeks WVPE 'Morning Edition' Host

There is no program that is probably more of a signature for a local NPR station than Morning Edition. When our long-time host, Michael Linville, stepped down from the position last month to join WVPE's underwriting team, it created a unique opportunity for a new voice to join our staff. Tony Krabill has stepped up to host Morning Edition in the interim and does a terrific job. But Tony is looking to set his alarm clock a little later than 3am moving forward. So if you're a morning person,...

NPR's 2020 Tiny Desk Contest Is Now Taking Entries

NPR has announced that the annual Tiny Desk Contest is now taking entries. In 2014, NPR launched the Tiny Desk Contest: a nationwide search to find the next great undiscovered musician to come play a Tiny Desk concert at NPR. Winners also go on tour with NPR Music, in partnership with NPR Member stations across the country. Previous winners have gone on to sign to major labels, perform across the world and even win Grammy awards. And while there is only one yearly grand prize winner, every...