The conference announced Tuesday that the annual tournament, originally slated to be played at the United Center in Chicago, will be held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
The city will host the NCAA men s basketball tournament and officials have been working to make sure everything is ready for the teams and national spotlight.
COVID-19 or the flu? Here’s how to tell the difference
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by: Dr. Mary Gillis, D.Ed.
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Feb 8, 2021 / 08:21 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) Flu deaths in Indiana are markedly lower so far this year.
As of this week, only three Hoosiers have died from the flu compared to the 50 who passed during this same time last year.
Health officials say we’re experiencing a milder flu season across the country, but the drop in cases might also be largely due to the precautions people are taking to avoid the coronavirus.
Rumors had swirled for weeks that this move was coming, but the Big Ten made it official by saying the move was necessary for several reasons surrounding health and safety concerns because of the COVID-19 pandemic.