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Ballotpedia’s coverage of COVID-19 includes how federal, state, and local governments are responding, and how those responses are influencing election rules and operations, political campaigns, the economy, schools, and more.

This article contains a general timeline of noteworthy state government responses to the coronavirus pandemic since April 2020. It also includes details on three specific types of state responses to the pandemic:

Additionally, the article includes:


Response news updates

The following section provides a timeline of Indiana's reopening activity beginning in April 2020. The entries, which come from our Documenting America's Path to Recovery newsletter, are sorted by month in reverse chronological order. The date shown is the day that we wrote about them in the newsletter. They appear exactly as they appeared in the newsletter.

August 2021

  • August 3: On Friday, July 30, Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) extended the statewide COVID-19 public health emergency through Aug. 31.

July 2021

  • July 20: On Monday, July 19, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana Judge Damon Leichty upheld the University of Indiana's vaccination requirement for the fall semester. Eight students sued the University, arguing the requirement to get a COVID-19 vaccine violated their 14th Amendment rights. According to the University policy, students who don’t get vaccinated “can see their class registration cancelled, CrimsonCard access terminated, access to IU systems (Canvas, email, etc.) terminated, and will not be allowed to participate in any on-campus activity.”
  • July 13: On Monday, July 12, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled the state must comply with Superior Court Judge John Hanley’s June 25 emergency order to resume participation in federal pandemic unemployment programs. Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) ended the state’s participation in those programs on June 19.
  • July 1: On Wednesday, June 30, Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) extended the statewide COVID-19 emergency through July 30.

June 2021

  • June 28: On Friday, June 25, Marion Superior Court Judge John Haley temporarily halted Gov. Eric Holcomb’s (R) decision to end the state’s participation in federal pandemic unemployment programs. Holcomb announced in May the state would stop participating in the programs on June 19, prompting a lawsuit that argued Indiana law requires the state to participate in federal unemployment insurance programs. Holcomb said he would discuss appealing Haley’s ruling with state Attorney General Todd Rokita (R).
  • June 21: The state stopped participating in pandemic-related federal unemployment benefit programs on June 19. Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) made the announcement May 17.

May 2021

May 27: On Wednesday, May 26, Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) announced state employees will be required to return to the office by July 6. Holcomb said agency heads and supervisors will return June 7, while other employees should spend at least 50% of their time in the office by June 21.

  • May 17: On May 17, Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) announced the state will end its participation in federal pandemic unemployment programs on June 19.
  • May 12: On Tuesday, May 11, Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) issued an order reinstating the requirement that people on unemployment insurance submit weekly reports showing they’ve been actively looking for work. The requirement takes effect June 1. Holcomb waived the job search requirement at the start of the pandemic.
  • May 10: On Friday, May 7, Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) announced he would issue an order requiring people receiving state unemployment benefits to once again provide proof they are actively seeking work. Holcomb waived the work requirement in March 2020.
  • May 5: On Tuesday, Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) vetoedSenate Bill 5, which would require county commissioners or city councils to approve local public health orders that impose additional restrictions to health orders issued by the governor. The House and Senate passed the bill 65-29 and 37-12, respectively, on April 21. The legislature can override Holcomb’s veto with a majority vote in both chambers.
  • May 3: On Friday, April 30, Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) extended the coronavirus emergency through May 31.

April 2021

  • April 30: On Thursday, April 29, Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) extended the statewide COVID-19 state of emergency through May 31.
  • April 28: On Tuesday, April 27, Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) filed a lawsuit asking a judge to block House Bill 1123, which allows the legislature to call a special session during an emergency. Holcomb vetoed the bill on April 12, arguing the Indiana Constitution permits only the governor to call a special legislative session, but both chambers of the legislature voted successfully on April 16 to override the veto. Holcomb named Sen. Rodric Bray (R), the president pro tempore of the Indiana State Senate, and Rep. Huston (R), the speaker of the house, as defendants in the lawsuit.
  • April 23: On Thursday, April 22, the legislature passedHouse Bill 1405, which includes language prohibiting state and local government agencies from requiring anyone, including employees, to show proof of vaccination. The bill does not prohibit agencies from keeping immunization records and does not apply to private companies or public schools. The House passed the bill 88-10, while the Senate passed it 48-1. It now goes to Gov. Eric Holcomb (R).
  • April 16: On Thursday, April 15, the Indiana Senate voted 36-8 to override Gov. Eric Holcomb’s (R) veto of House Bill 1123, hours after the House voted 59-26 to do the same. The bill now becomes law. House Bill 1123 allows the legislature to call a special session during an emergency. Holcomb said he vetoed the bill because the Indiana Constitution gives the governor the sole authority to convene special sessions of the legislature
  • April 15: On Thursday, April 15, the Indiana House of Representatives voted 59-26 to override Gov. Eric Holcomb’s (R) veto of House Bill 1123. The bill would allow the legislature to call a special session during a state of emergency. Holcomb vetoed the bill on April 9, saying the Indiana Constitution gives the governor the sole authority to convene a special session. The House first passed the bill 64-33 on April 5, and the Senate passed it 37-10 the same day. It now goes to the Senate for a veto override vote.
  • April 12: On Friday, April 9, Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) vetoed House Bill 1123, which would allow the legislature to call a special session during a state of emergency. Holcomb said he vetoed the bill because the Indiana Constitution gives the governor the sole authority to convene special sessions. The House passed the bill 64-33 on April 5, and the Senate passed the bill 37-10 the same day. The legislature can override Holcomb’s veto with simple majorities in both chambers.
  • April 9: On Thursday, April 8, the Indiana state Senate voted 36-10 to pass Senate Bill 263, which says “The state, a political subdivision, or an officer or employee of the state or a political subdivision may not restrict the right of the people to worship or to worship in person during a disaster emergency.” The bill does allow governments to require houses of worship to comply with generally applicable laws that are no more restrictive than those other organizations and businesses are required to follow. Senate Bill 263 passed the House 74-20 on April 6 and now goes to Gov. Eric Holcolmb (R) to sign or veto.
  • April 6: Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) ended the statewide mask mandate on April 6. Holcomb said local officials could still enact stricter restrictions, and masks will still be required in schools.

March 2021

  • March 31: All residents 16 and older are eligible to receive a coronavirus vaccine March 31.
  • March 29: Effective March 29, residents 30 and older are eligible to receive a coronavirus vaccine.
  • March 24:
    • On Tuesday, March 23, Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) announced that all residents 16 and older will become eligible to receive a coronavirus vaccine March 31.
    • On Tuesday, March 23, Holcomb also announced he would end the statewide mask mandate and restrictions on businesses on April 6. He said local officials could still enact stricter restrictions, and masks will still be required in schools.
  • March 22: On Saturday, March 20, the Indiana State Department of Health announced that residents 40 and older can receive a coronavirus vaccine starting March 22.
  • March 4: On Wednesday, March 3, Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) announced that residents 50 and older are eligible to receive a coronavirus vaccine.
  • March 2: The state Department of Health announced Tuesday, March 2, that people age 55 and older are now eligible to get coronavirus vaccines.

February 2021

  • February 25: On Wednesday, Feb. 25, Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) extended an executive order that ties coronavirus restrictions to county-level COVID-19 spread. The order is set to expire Feb. 28 and will be extended 30 days. Holcomb also said he would extend the coronavirus public health emergency, which is set to expire Feb. 29, an additional 30 days.
  • February 23: On Tuesday, Feb. 23, residents aged 60 and above became eligible for a coronavirus vaccine.
  • February 19: On Thursday, Feb. 18, Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) signed a bill making it harder for individuals to sue businesses, hospitals, schools, and nursing homes for exposing them to COVID-19. Under the law, individuals who think they were exposed to COVID-19 at one of these locations must provide evidence of “gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct.”
  • February 11: On Wednesday, Feb. 10, Chief Medical Officer Lindsay Weaver announced that residents aged 60 to 65 would be next in line for vaccination, though she did not specify when that group would become eligible.
  • February 10: On Tuesday, Feb. 9, the state House voted 69-27 to prohibit the governor from placing restrictions on houses of worship during states of emergency. Republicans hold a 71-29 majority in the chamber, and three voted against the bill. Four Democrats sided with Republicans to vote in favor of it. The bill would also prohibit local health authorities from imposing regulations that exceed those established by the state unless approved by local elected officials. The Senate will next take up the bill.
  • February 8: New quarantine rules for schools take effect Feb. 8. The new rules allow teachers and students exposed to someone with the virus to forgo a 14-day quarantine if they were at least three feet apart and wore a face covering.
  • February 2: On Feb. 1, people 65 and older became eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccines. The state will next expand eligibility to people 60 to 64, though it has not said when that will happen.

January 2021

  • January 29: On Thursday, Jan. 28, Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) extended the coronavirus public health emergency an additional 30 days.
  • January 28: On Wednesday, Jan. 27, Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) announced he would issue an order changing statewide gathering limits. Instead of being based on an absolute number, gathering limits in counties designated red and orange will be limited to 25% of each building’s capacity, while the limit in yellow counties will be 50%. Buildings in blue counties will not have a gathering limit. Holcomb said the order would be in effect between Feb. 1 and Feb. 28.
  • January 25: On Friday, Jan. 22, Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) extended current coronavirus restrictions through Jan. 31. Restrictions include mask requirements and capacity limits at recreational, collegiate, and professional sporting events.
  • January 14: On Wednesday, Jan. 13, Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) announced that people age 70 and older can now register to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Previously, vaccines were reserved for those 80 and older.
  • January 7: On Wednesday, Jan. 6, the Department of Health added 10 counties to the red category of its county infection map, bringing the total number of counties in the highest risk category of COVID-19 spread to 57. Red indicates that the 7-day positivity rate for tests is 15% or greater and that weekly coronavirus cases are growing at 200 or more new cases per 100,000 residents. The remaining 35 counties are classified as yellow, the next highest risk classification.
  • January 6: Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) is lifting the Dec. 16 ban on non-emergency, elective surgeries on Jan. 6.
  • January 4: On Thursday, Dec. 31, Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) extended the coronavirus public health emergency another 30 days.

December 2020

  • December 30: On Dec. 23, Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) extended an order that temporarily allows healthcare students and out-of-state healthcare professionals to work in Indiana without a state license.
  • December 14: On Friday, Dec. 11, Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) directed hospitals to postpone non-urgent surgeries to free up space for patients dealing with COVID-19 beginning Wednesday, Dec. 16.
  • December 10: On Wednesday, Dec. 9, Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) announced hospitals must postpone non-emergency elective procedures for three weeks. Holcomb also said new limits on gatherings will begin this weekend based on the state’s color-coded, county-level map of COVID-19 spread. Counties classified as “red,” with the highest level of spread, will be limited to gatherings no larger than 25 people. Counties classified as “orange,” “yellow,” and “blue,” will face limits on gatherings of 50, 100, and 250, respectively.
  • December 2: On Tuesday, Dec. 2, Gov. Eric Holcomb issued an executive order extending the public health emergency related to the coronavirus through the end of December.

November 2020

  • November 17: On Wednesday, Nov. 11, Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) announced that county-level coronavirus restrictions would go into effect on Nov. 15. For counties in the state’s orange level of concern, gatherings are limited to 50 people, and large events need the approval of the local health department. Gatherings in counties classified as “red” are limited to 25 people.

October 2020

  • October 22: Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) announced an extension of the state’s mask mandate for “the foreseeable future.” Holcomb also said the state would remain in Stage 5 of its reopening plan.
  • October 14: On Wednesday, Oct. 14, Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) announced that the state would stay in Stage 5 of reopening for another month and that the statewide mask mandate would continue.
  • October 1: On Sept. 30, Gov. Eric Holcomb issued an executive order extending a rule allowing medical professionals whose licenses have expired, or those who are licensed in other states, to get temporary medical licenses to practice in Indiana.

September 2020

  • September 23: On Sept. 23, Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) announced that Indiana would enter the last stage of reopening, called Stage 5, on Sept. 26. Holcolmb said that the state would announce updated guidelines for Stage 5 on Thursday. Previously, Stage 5 allowed for most types of businesses to operate without restrictions, including restaurants, bars, malls, gyms, and amusement parks. When the state enters Stage 5, masks will still be required in public areas.
  • September 2: The state Board of Education voted to update the definition of “virtual student” for use in the state’s school funding formula. As a result, students who opt for virtual learning during the pandemic will still count in a school’s funding formula.

August 2020

  • August 28: Secretary of State Connie Lawson (R) announced the Nov. 3 general election would proceed without modifications to the voting process. “First, I want to make it clear that we are going forward with a normal election process here in Indiana. We will not be making changes like we did in the primary, since the stay-at-home order has been lifted,” she said.
  • August 27: Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) announced the state would remain in Phase 4.5 of its reopening plan and extended the statewide mask mandate for another 30 days.
  • August 19: Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) announced that the state applied for federal unemployment relief funds through the Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) program. Holcomb said that the state would not provide any additional funds on top of the $300 in weekly federal money. The funds will be retroactive to Aug. 1.
  • August 4: Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) modified the mask mandate for schools to allow students to remove masks in a classroom when they can maintain three to six feet of distance between themselves and others.

July 2020

  • July 30: Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) announced the state would remain in stage 4.5 of its reopening plan until at least Aug. 27.
  • July 27: Gov. Eric Holcomb's (R) order is taking effect on July 27 requiring everyone 8 or older to wear a face mask in indoor public spaces, commercial businesses, transportation services, and in outdoor public spaces where social distancing is not possible. Students in third grade or higher, along with faculty and staff, must wear face masks in school.
  • July 22: Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) announced that anyone 8 or older would be required to wear a face mask in indoor public spaces, commercial businesses, transportation services, or in outdoor public spaces where social distancing is not possible. Students in third grade or higher, along with faculty and staff, must wear face masks in school. The requirement takes effect on July 27.
  • June 15: Effective June 15, casinos and charity gaming sites can reopen, subject to Indiana Gaming Commission approval.

June 2020

  • June 11: Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) announced the state would enter Phase Four of its reopening plan at 11:01 p.m. on June 11. Phase Four will allow for gatherings of up to 250 people, restaurants operating at 75% capacity, bars and clubs reopening at 50% capacity, and full capacity at retail stores, malls, and offices.

May 2020

  • May 22: Effective May 22, 89 of Indiana's 92 counties have advanced to the third phase of reopening, two days earlier than the original target date of May 24. The following businesses are allowed to reopen or expand their operations: retail stores (at 75% capacity); mall common areas (at 50% capacity); gyms and fitness centers; playgrounds and other outdoor recreation facilities; community pools; and campgrounds. Social gatherings of up to 100 people are permitted. Cass, Lake, and Marion counties will be eligible to move into the third phase on June 1.
  • May 11: The second part of the second stage of the state's reopening plan takes effect today. Restaurant dining rooms are permitted to reopen at 50% capacity, and personal services (such as hair and nail salons, barber shops, and tattoo parlors) are allowed to resume operations by appointment only.
  • May 4: In Indiana, most parts of the state moved Monday to Stage 2 of Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) five-stage plan. In Stage 2, various restaurants, retail, and commercial businesses can open, subject to capacity restrictions and social distancing guidelines. Stage 1 started March 24. Indiana is a Republican trifecta.


Vaccine distribution

This section contains a table of quick facts on the state’s vaccine distribution plan and a timeline of noteworthy events, including updates on vaccine availability for new groups of individuals, changes to state distribution plans, and much more. If you know of a noteworthy story we are missing, please email us at editor@ballotpedia.org.

The Indiana Department of Health released a distribution plan on October 21, 2020.

Quick facts

Indiana state vaccination plan quick information
What governing entities are responsible for vaccine allocation and distribution?[1] Vaccine Allocation Plan Development Advisory Group
Where can I find a quick breakdown of phases in my state? Vaccine distribution: Phases 1A and 1B
Where can I find the distribution plan? COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Plan
When was the plan first released to the public? October 2020
When was the plan most recently updated? October 2020
Where can I find answers to frequently asked questions? Vaccine information and planning
Where can I find data related to the coronavirus in my state? Vaccine Dashboard
Where is the state health department's homepage? Indiana Department of Health
Where can I find additional information about the state's vaccine distribution? The COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan in Indiana - AARP

Timeline

  • Aug. 30, 2021: Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) extended for two days an order that suspended licensing requirements for retired and out-of-state healthcare workers who assist in the COVID-19 recovery in Indiana. The order also allowed EMT and National Guardsmen to administer vaccines.[2]
  • March 31, 2021: Indiana residents 16 and older became eligible to receive a coronavirus vaccine.[3]
  • March 29, 2021: Indiana residents 30 and older became eligible to receive a coronavirus vaccine.[4]
  • March 24, 2021: Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) announced that all residents 16 and older would become eligible to receive a coronavirus vaccine March 31.[5]
  • March 22, 2021: The Indiana State Department of Health announced that residents 40 and older could receive a coronavirus vaccine.[6]
  • March 15, 2021: Indiana school teachers and staff became eligible to receive a coronavirus vaccine.[7]
  • March 3, 2021: Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) announced that residents 50 and older were eligible to receive a coronavirus vaccine.[8]
  • March 2, 2021: The Indiana Department of Health announced that people age 55 and older were eligible to get coronavirus vaccines.[9]
  • February 23, 2021: Indiana residents aged 60 and above became eligible for a coronavirus vaccine.[10]
  • February 10, 2021: Indiana Chief Medical Officer Lindsay Weaver announced that residents aged 60 to 65 would be next in line for vaccination, though she did not specify when that group would become eligible.[11]
  • February 1, 2021: In Indiana, people 65 and older became eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine. The state had not announced when the next expansion (to include individuals ages 60 through 64) would happen.[12]
  • January 13, 2021: Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) announced that people age 70 and older could register to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Previously, vaccines were reserved for those 80 and older.[13]

Statewide travel restrictions

See also: Travel restrictions issued by states in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020-2021


As of September 7, 2021, Indiana had not issued any travel restrictions.

More information can be found at Visit Indy.


Statewide mask requirements

See also: State-level mask requirements in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020


On July 24, 2020, Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) issued a face-covering requirement, effective July 27, requiring anyone eight or older to wear a face mask in indoor public spaces, commercial businesses, transportation services, and in outdoor public spaces when social distancing is not possible.

On March 23, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) announced he would end the statewide mask mandate and restrictions on businesses starting April 6.


School reopenings and closures

See also: School responses in Indiana to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic

Schools in Indiana were closed to in-person instruction on March 19, 2020, and remained closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 academic year. The state allowed schools to start reopening on July 1, 2020. The timeline below lists statewide responses we tracked.

  • June 29, 2021: At the end of the school year, Burbio reported most schools were in-person in Indiana .[14][15]
  • Sept. 10, 2020: At the beginning of the school year, Burbio reported a majority of schools were in-person in Indiana .[16][17]
  • August 3, 2020: Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) modified the mask mandate for schools to allow students to remove masks in a classroom when they could maintain three to six feet of distance between themselves and others.[18]
  • June 5, 2020: Indiana released guidelines for schools to consider before reopening. The guidelines included requiring face coverings and social distancing rules. Schools in Indiana were allowed to reopen for in-person instruction beginning July 1.[19]


  • April 2, 2020: Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) announced that schools in the state would remain closed through the end of the academic year. Prior to this order, schools were scheduled to be closed through May 1.[20]
  • March 19, 2020: Holcomb closed all schools in the state until May 1.[21]
  • March 12, 2020: Holcomb issued a 20-day waiver to school corporations. The waived days could be used for the remainder of the academic year and were not required to be used consecutively.[22]

Noteworthy lawsuits

See also: Lawsuits about state actions and policies in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020-2021

Holcomb v. Bray: On April 30, 2020, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita (R) filed a motion to strike a lawsuit brought by Governor Eric Holcomb (R) against the Indiana General Assembly. Holcomb filed the lawsuit after state lawmakers overrode his veto of HEA1123, which gave the General Assembly the authority to convene emergency legislative sessions when the governor has declared a state of emergency. Holcomb argued that the General Assembly "impermissibly attempted," through HEA1123, to usurp "power given exclusively to the governor under Article 4 § 9 of the Indiana Constitution" in order to curb his COVID-19 public safety orders and gubernatorial orders issued during future states of emergency. Meanwhile, Rokita asserted that, under state law, "the Indiana Attorney General alone holds the authority to represent the state, state agencies, or state officials acting in their official capacities.” In a press statement, Holcomb said, "This filing is about the future of the executive branch and all the governors who will serve long after I’m gone." Rokita said that allowing Holcomb's lawsuit to proceed would "fracture foundational legal principles" and work against the "broader interests of the state and the will of the people." The case was filed in Marion County Superior Court.[23][24][25][26]

Klaassen v. The Trustees of Indiana University: On June 21, 2021, a group of current and incoming Indiana University (IU) students sued the school, challenging its COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The mandate required that non-exempt students, staff, and faculty be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before the beginning of the fall semester. According to IU, non-exempt students refusing vaccination would have their class registrations cancelled and would be barred from participating in any on-campus activities. IU recognized certain medical, religious, and online student exemptions. The plaintiffs argued that IU's mandate violated their Fourteenth Amendment rights to bodily integrity and refusal of medical treatment. The students further contended that the university was violating state law, arguing that "state and local units are prohibited from requiring or issuing vaccine 'passports' that indicate an individual’s COVID immunization status." James Bopp Jr., lead attorney for the plaintiffs, said, "They're suing because they're being stripped of their constitutional rights to make medical treatment decisions for themselves and to protect their own bodily integrity." Chuck Carney, an IU spokesman, said, "The university is confident it will prevail in this case." The case was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana and was assigned to Judge Damon R. Leichty, an appointee of President Donald Trump (R).[27][28][29]

Officials and candidates diagnosed with or quarantined due to coronavirus

See also: Government official, politician, and candidate deaths, diagnoses, and quarantines due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020-2021

The table below lists officials or candidates who have been diagnosed with or quarantined due to coronavirus. The most recent announcements appear first.

Name Office Date Status
Loretta H. Rush Indiana Supreme Court September 13, 2020 Rush announced on September 13 that she had tested positive for coronavirus and was quarantining at home.[30]
Todd Rokita Attorney General-elect of Indiana November 3, 2020 Rokita announced that he had tested positive for COVID-19.[31]
Todd Huston Indiana House of Representatives District 37 December 10, 2020 Huston announced that he had tested positive for coronavirus.[32]

Paths to recovery by state

To read about other states’ responses and recoveries, click one of the links below:

Other state government responses

To view previous coverage areas, including changes to 2020 election dates and policies, initial stay-at-home orders, coronavirus-related legislation, and much more, click a state in the map below.

https://ballotpedia.org/Government_responses_to_and_political_effects_of_the_coronavirus_pandemic,_2020_(STATE)

General resources

The chart below shows coronavirus statistics from countries across the world. The information is provided by Real Clear Politics.

Click the links below to explore official resources related to the coronavirus outbreak.

See also

Footnotes

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  14. ↑ Burbio rated Indiana's in-person index at 94.9. To read more about Burbio's school opening tracker, click here. To read more about Burbio's methodology, click here.
  15. ↑ Burbio, "Burbio's K-12 School Opening Tracker," accessed Oct. 6, 2021
  16. ↑ Burbio rated Indiana's in-person index between 60-80. To read more about Burbio's school opening tracker, click here. To read more about Burbio's methodology, click here.
  17. ↑ Burbio, "Burbio's K-12 School Opening Tracker," accessed Oct. 6, 2021
  18. ↑ Tristate Homepage, "Indiana school mask requirement amended," August 3, 2020
  19. ↑ WBAA, "Coronavirus: Indiana Releases School Reopening Guidelines, State Workforce Recovery Plan," June 9, 2020
  20. ↑ Indianapolis Star, "Indiana schools closed through the end of the academic year," April 2, 2020
  21. ↑ My Wabash Valley, "Holcomb extends K-12 school closures to May 1," May 19, 2020
  22. ↑ Current, "Gov. Holcomb Announces New Steps to Protect Public from COVID-19," March 12, 2020
  23. ↑ Marion County Superior Court, "Holcomb v. Bray: Motion to Strike and for Alternative Relief," April 30, 2021
  24. ↑ Marion County Superior Court, "Holcomb v. Bray: Complaint for Declaratory Judgment and Injunctive Relief," accessed May 4, 2021
  25. ↑ IN.gov, "Lawsuit Challenging Constitutionality of HEA 1123 Filed," April 27, 2021
  26. ↑ IN.gov, "Attorney General Rokita Moves Court to Strike Unauthorized Lawsuit," April 30, 2021
  27. ↑ United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, "Klaassen v. The Trustees of Indiana University: Verified Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief," June 21, 2021
  28. ↑ CNN, "Students sue Indiana University in federal court over vaccine mandate," June 23, 2021
  29. ↑ The Washington Post, "Indiana University students sue over coronavirus vaccine mandate," June 23, 2021
  30. ↑ WBIW, "Chief Justice Loretta Rush Tests Positive for COVID-19," September 14, 2020
  31. ↑ The Hill, "Former Indiana GOP lawmaker, AG hopeful Todd Rokita tests positive for COVID-19," November 3, 2020
  32. ↑ Indy Star', "Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston tests positive for coronavirus," December 10, 2020
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