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UPDATED! Governor Holcomb announced new restrictions to assist in the COVID-19 battle:

A statewide recommendation on the size limits of all gatherings based on a county’s COVID status (25 limit for a red county, 50 for an orange county, 100 for yellow county and 250 for a blue county). Exceptions may be granted through submitting a written safety plan to local health departments (through February 28)
Face coverings are required for all Hoosiers. Businesses of all types must place clearly visible signs at their public and employee entrances notifying all that face coverings are required (see prior executive order).
All customers in restaurants and bars are required to be seated. Tables, counters or other seating arrangements must be spaced six feet apart.

GOVERNOR’S LATEST CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS (THRU FEBRUARY 28)

MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO RECEIVE COVID-19 VACCINE; NOW OPEN TO AGE 65+

*APPLY NOW!* PPP REOPENED FOR NEW BORROWERS, CERTAIN EXISTING BORROWERS

FOR YOUR HEALTH

Vaccine Guidance: Indiana and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) | *** Indiana is currently vaccinating those age 65 and older, health care workers and first responders; make an appointment ***
CDC Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers (updated January 4)
CDC: Guidance on When to Quarantine (updated December 10)
Indiana State Department of Health: State and county updates
Indiana State Department of Health hotline: (877) 826-0011 from 8 a.m. to midnight daily
Be Well Indiana: Free mental health resources from the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
Indiana Medicaid: Telemedicine, telephone options available
Indiana Rural Health Association: Connecting Kids to Coverage-Indiana
Anthem: Coronavirus and COVID-19: What You Need to Know

Indiana Chamber CEO Kevin Brinegar on what businesses can do: “I ask employers to urge their employees to follow all safety protocols – both on the job and in their activities outside of work. Continued dedication to these individual efforts is essential not only for the health and safety of our loved ones, but the ultimate business revival. Our economy will not be able to resume its full operations until the coronavirus is under control.”

Ice Miller: Indiana Chamber legal counsel has a resource center for businesses on coronavirus in the workplace
FREE webinars from the Indiana Chamber. Most recent: December 17 on Employer Considerations for COVID-19 Vaccinations | Missed one? Zoom replays available (24)
NEW! The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has reopened for new borrowers and certain existing PPP borrowers. APPLY! Now businesses including 501(c)(6) nonprofits, local news media organizations and housing cooperatives may apply. Under the $900 million stimulus approved by Congress in December, the PPP program also changes how PPP loans are taxed, tax credit eligibility changes and more. Funding for first-time PPP loans is available through March 31, 2021, or until new funds are exhausted.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC): What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act and Other EEO Laws (updated December 16 to include vaccine guidance)
Vaccines and Employment: Ice Miller on Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccinations for Employees; Ogletree Deakins summarizes EEOC Issues Revised Guidance Addressing COVID-19 Vaccines
Protecting workers: OSHA home page (for continued updates); initial guidance summary
COVID-19 Cleaning Guidance for Businesses: Direction from the Indiana State Department of Health
Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD): Comprehensive guidance for employers and employees as they work through unemployment, rolling layoffs and re-engaging the workforce. Unemployment insurance FAQ for Claimants and FAQ for Employers
COVID-19 Screening Tool: Employees can evaluate symptoms with Apple’s in-home health assessment and understand possible next steps
U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Combating the coronavirus and impact on business

HELPING HOOSIERS IN NEED

The pandemic has ushered in a food insecurity crisis in Indiana. Below is a list of major food pantries throughout the state to consider for donation.

Catholic Charities (Terre Haute and West Central Indiana)
Community Harvest (Fort Wayne)
Food Bank of Northern Indiana
Food Bank of Northwest Indiana
Food Finders (Lafayette)
Gleaners (Central and Southeastern Indiana)
Hoosier Hills (Bloomington)
Human Services, Inc. (South Central Indiana)
Second Helpings (Central Indiana; prepares and delivers meals)
Second Harvest (East Central Indiana)
Southeastern Indiana Economic Opportunity Corporation
Tri-State Food Bank (Evansville)

Chamber Operations Through at Least March 2021

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