Dec 22, 2020 / 05:34 PM EST
(CNN) In this long and difficult year, pandemic fatigue has caught up with so many people who just want to be with their loved ones during the holiday season.
The reality, however, is that even as the vaccine rollout is underway the United States surpassed 18 million reported COVID-19 cases Monday. At least 319,000 people nationwide have lost their lives to the novel coronavirus, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University, and this loss of grandparents, mothers, fathers, cousins, children, sisters and brothers will keep escalating as the deadly virus continues to spread from person to person.
CNN Wellness spoke with CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Leana Wen for her guidance about getting together safely with loved ones between now and New Year’s Day, a time families traditionally gather with relatives for multigenerational celebrations. Wen, an emergency physician and visiting professor at George Washington University Milken Institute School
Dec 21, 2020 / 07:58 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) The new stimulus bill provides $284 billion to extend the Payroll Protection Program, which had expired over the summer.
The bill also provides some tax relief for companies that received PPP loans and opens the door for a second round according to CPA Leslie Boyd, of Clifton Larson Allen.
“Those expenses are deductible and we have a second round for businesses that have been hardest hit where they can possibly apply for a second round of the PPP loan so that is a really big deal,” said Boyd.
There is another tax credit added to this bill for businesses that do not qualify for PPP loans, called the employer retention credit. This provides an avenue for companies to keep people working when the cash flow dictates otherwise.
Spinning tops were made of metal, wood, fruits, seeds, or nuts, and have been found among ancient indigenous tribes across the globe. Some were set in motion with a string or rope coiled around it, so when the string was pulled quickly, it would unwind and spin in place as if alive! And these ancient toys were also used by kids and adults alike to gamble and “predict” the future.
Dolls: Child Companions Since The Dawn Of Time!
An ancient Greek clay doll with moving body parts that is already quite sophisticated compared to the earliest dolls. This one isn’t wearing any clothes but likely when it was last played with it was dressed. (
Dec 21, 2020 / 11:52 AM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) The Indiana State Department of Health has issued new COVID-19 information for our state.
On Sunday, ISDH said 3,978 more Hoosiers have tested positive for COVID-19. The new cases were recorded between Nov. 20 and Dec. 20. Of the new cases, 3,940 were recorded on Sunday.
A total of 468,219 Hoosiers have tested positive for COVID-19.
ISDH says 31 more Hoosiers have died from COVID-19. The deaths occurred between Dec. 18 and Dec. 20. ISDH says six of the deaths occurred on Sunday.
A total of 7,101 Hoosiers have died from COVID-19. Another 337 “probable” deaths have occurred, but a positive test is not on record.
Dec 20, 2020 / 11:21 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) Many Hoosiers say they are looking forward to the nearly-trillion-dollar relief package that lawmakers agreed on Sunday evening.
It includes more than $284 billion in Paycheck Protection Program.
A2Z Cafe is one of many small businesses that received a loan earlier this year. Owner Gina Rosenow said she’s hoping rules to the loan have improved.
“We know we’re going to have to pay a percentage of it back, which is fine, but it’s really not been enough to carry us. Some people I know didn’t even get a PPP, even though they followed all of the procedures and the forms correctly,” said Rosenow.