Dec 23, 2020 / 10:48 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH)–
Kountry Kitchen Soul Food Place, a famous southern-style restaurant stop in Indianapolis, is back up and running after
Now, loyal customers are helping it survive the COVID-19 pandemic.
Owner Cynthia Wilson says they are still excited to bring people that same service that made Kountry Kitchen a soul food staple, even in their new temporary location at 1417 Commerce Ave. When customers walk in to get their orders, they see a sign that reads “Welcome Back Family, We Missed You.” Wilson explains why they wanted to share that message with the community.
“It means a lot to us to know that we feel the community is our family and they have embraced us by coming back,” she said. “Even though it’s a temporary location, they have embraced us and are supporting us, so we feel like everyone in the community is our family.”
Expanded unemployment benefits
More than 12 million laid-off Americans could lose their unemployment benefits after this weekend if Trump doesn’t sign the bill. And even if he does, they would likely suffer a break in payments of several weeks.
As part of the historic broadening of jobless benefits under the CARES Act, lawmakers created three programs to help out-of-work Americans. While the $600 payment enhancement lasted only through July, the other two expire just after Christmas.
The Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program allows independent contractors, the self-employed and gig workers to qualify for payments. It also opens up the program to those who can’t work because of the pandemic, including if they or family members are ill or quarantining or if their children’s schools are closed.
How the virus stole Christmas in US and abroad
Santa Claus, portrayed by Dan Kemmis, laughs Dec. 8, 2020, as he talks to Kristin Laidre. She was walking her dog, Scooby, a Bassett Hound mix, as he sits inside a protective bubble in Seattle s Greenwood neighborhood. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
by: VANESSA GERA, Associated Press
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Dec 23, 2020 / 10:01 PM EST
(AP) Montserrat Parello lost her husband eight years ago, and Christmas gatherings with children and grandchildren had helped her deal with her loneliness. But this year, the 83-year-old will be alone for the holiday at her home in Barcelona, due to the risk of infection from the coronavirus.
Indiana coronavirus timeline
With information from the Indiana Department of Health through March 4, 2021, this timeline reflects updated tallies of deaths and positive tests prior to that date.
March 6, 2020: Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) confirms the first case in Indiana. Officials say the Marion County resident had recently traveled to Boston to attend a BioGen conference as a contractor.
March 8: ISDH confirms a second case. A Hendricks County adult who had also traveled to the BioGen conference was placed in isolation. Noblesville Schools says a parent and that parent’s children will self-quarantine after attending an out-of-state event where someone tested positive.
Dec 24, 2020 / 06:19 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) The Indiana State Department of Health has issued new COVID-19 information for our state.
On Thursday, ISDH said 6,288 more Hoosiers have tested positive for COVID-19. The new cases were recorded between Oct. 26 and Dec. 23.
A total of 482,734 Hoosiers have tested positive for COVID-19.
ISDH says 85 more Hoosiers have died from COVID-19. The deaths occurred between Nov. 25 and Dec. 23.
A total of 7,391 Hoosiers have died from COVID-19. Another 339 “probable” deaths have occurred, but a positive test is not on record.
The 7-day positive rate for unique individuals stands at 23.8%. The 7-day positivity rate for all individuals is 12%.