Indiana ranks as 10th-worst state for controlling pandemic
WISH-TV | wishtv.com Coronavirus statistics are looking better for the country as a whole, with some health experts saying the worst is almost behind us. But while some states are…
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IU School of Medicine researchers discover ties between COVID-19, significant bone loss
Researchers in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Indiana University School of Medicine, with support from the Richard L. Roudebush Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Indianapolis, have discovered that SARS-CoV-2…
Hamilton County Health Department reopening vaccination clinic at fairgrounds
The Hamilton County Health Department will reopen its mass vaccination clinic today at the 4-H Fairgrounds in Noblesville. Hours will be 1 to 7 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays and…
Gov. Holcomb extends coronavirus emergency declaration for 19th time
By GREGG MONTGOMERY WISH-TV | wishtv.com Gov. Eric Holcomb on Monday issued his 19th renewal of the state’s emergency declaration during the coronavirus pandemic. The declaration can clear the way for Indiana…
Study shows pandemic led to biggest decrease in life expectancy in U.S. since WWII
By DR. MARY GILLIS, D.Ed. WISH-TV | wishtv.com An alarming new study reveals that average life expectancy declined significantly during the pandemic. The study, published Monday in the International Journal…
Fishers Health Department offering Pfizer booster jabs for certain groups
Booster shots are now available at the Fishers Health Department for individuals who received their last dose of the Pfizer vaccine at least six months ago and who meet the…
Six Indiana ZIP codes have over 90% fully vaccinated for COVID-19
By GREGG MONTGOMERY WISH-TV | wishtv.com More than 90 percent of the population age 12 and older in six Indiana ZIP codes have been fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, according…
Israeli study shows natural immunity seven times more protective than Pfizer vaccine
By DR. MARY GILLIS, D.Ed. WISH-TV | wishtv.com It’s a topic dividing the nation: What’s better, vaccination or natural immunity? “Natural immunity works when the virus doesn’t evolve … when…
More than 100 IU Health employees out after refusing COVID-19 vaccine
By KYLE BLOYD WISH-TV | wishtv.com More than 100 people are no longer employed at Indiana University Health after refusing the organization’s COVID-19 mandate. On Thursday, the healthcare system said…
Coronavirus infections in kids increased 240% since July
By DR. MARY GILLIS, D.Ed. WISH-TV | wishtv.com COVID-19 infection in children has skyrocketed in a matter of weeks according to the latest data from the American Academy of Pediatrics….