- Try to leave your home as seldom as possible. We are being told not to go to the hospital the moment we feel sick but rather when it seems necessary. Speak to your doctor before leaving.
- The virus is mainly transmitted by direct contact, by touching fabrics or materials on which the virus is present: it is essential to wash your hands frequently.
- Disinfect computer keyboards and mobile phone screens and anything else that you touch regularly.
HEALTH INFORMATION
For the latest updates on:
- What to do if you have symptoms or have been exposed
- Health care recommendations and best practices
- COVID-19 statistics in Indiana
Visit the Indiana State Department of Health coronavirus website
OTHER COVID-19-RELATED RESOURCES
Workers
See who currently qualifies for specific unemployment benefits
Keep in mind that the DWD is working with its federal partners to broaden the eligibility requirements due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please make sure that you apply for benefits now even if you are not sure whether you will be eligible. You need to be in the system in case eligibility changes.
For additional information on:
- Benefits for employees directed to isolate or quarantine
- Temporary layoffs related to COVID-19
- Job loss related to COVID-19
Visit the Indiana Department of Workforce Development coronavirus website
Businesses
The state is working to compile a larger list of local bankers, financial associations, telecoms, utilities and major employers that may be able to provide relief, such as:
- Deferred bills, waived fees, discounts, no-interest loans and other support.
- Debt and late-penalty forgiveness for companies and workers in order to help keep people employed.
- Favorable credit terms for firms that encounter cash flow problems.
Schools
For updates on:
- School closures
- Information and guidance for parents
Visit the Indiana Department of Education coronavirus website
Child Care
For updates on:
- Parent education and referral support
- Program services
Visit the Family and Social Services Administration coronavirus website
Help If You Can
Help Hoosiers in need during the coronavirus outbreak
- Some nonprofits and other agencies are asking for donations to continue helping some of our most vulnerable. I’m calling on Hoosiers to help those agencies amid the outbreak.
- If you are in the financial position to do so, please continue to donate to your local shelters, soup kitchens and food pantries, as we know there are many families living paycheck to paycheck who can’t afford extra supplies.
Remain calm and informed
- We are living in uncertain and difficult times, but we need to not allow what's happening to consume us. Remain informed and keep calm, panicking doesn't help anyone.
- Please do not hesitate to reach out to my office with any questions and concerns. I will do my best to keep you updated and to make you aware of resources when they become available. We will get through this together.