Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources
On March 6, 2020 the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) confirmed the first cases of Coronavirus in Indiana. Please follow federal, state, and local guidelines to keep you, your families, and employees safe and to help reduce the spread of the virus. Below are resources for your health, safety and business preparedness during this rapidly unfolding situation.
This is an ongoing and developing national disaster and new information is available daily. We will make every attempt to keep this page up-to-date. Stay safe and remember we’re all in this together.
Coronavirus Resources
August 24, 2021: Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID Vaccine Gets Full Approval From The FDA
The Food and Drug Administration has given its full approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. The two-dose vaccine is now fully approved for people ages 16 and older. For those who are ages 12 to 15 and for those who are immunocompromised and need a booster shot, the vaccine is still available under an FDA emergency use authorization.
July 27, 2021: CDC Announces Change to Mask Recommendations
To maximize protection from the Delta variant and prevent possibly spreading it to others, CDC recommended that both vaccinated and unvaccinated wear a mask indoors in public if you are in an area of substantial or high transmission. To determine your area’s level of community transmission, look up your state and county on the map provided at CDCs COVID Data Tracker website — https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#county-view.
Refresh! The CDC Revisits COVID-19 Restrictions for Fully Vaccinated Individuals
Article by Littler — Advice for employers in applying the new CDC guidance to workplaces
STATE OF INDIANA UPDATES
- COVID Vaccination in Indiana (January 2021)
- Indiana State Dept of Health (ISDH)
Information specific to the outbreak in Indiana - State offers free testing for anyone who lives or works in Indiana — no restrictions
Beginning June 15, 2020 free testing is available at any of the state’s testing or drive-through sites.
To find a testing site or make a reservation, go to: coronavirus.in.gov/2524.htm.
INDIANA GOVERNOR HOLCOMB STATE DIRECTIVES
- List of Essential Businesses and Operations (Excerpt from Indiana Executive Order 20-22 • 4/20/20)
- April 6, 2021: Indiana lifts state-wide mask mandate; moves to advisory.
Governor Holcomb Executive Order 21-09 (link) adjusts the statewide face covering mandate to an advisory and lifts other requirements beginning April 6. Face coverings remain mandatory in all state buildings and facilities, as well as all vaccination and COVID testing sites. K-12 schools will continue under mask current requirements through the remainder of the 2020-21 school year. Local governments can continue to to impose their own mask mandates. State law says private businesses have the right to make masks mandatory. Please check with you local or county governments to find out your counties mask requirements.
*** Indiana COVID-19 Dashboard /County Map- BACK ON TRACK — https://backontrack.in.gov/
Governor Holcomb’s roadmap to safely reopen Indiana - INDIANA’S PPE SMALL BUSINESS MARKETPLACE – https://backontrack.in.gov/ppemarketplace.htm
A program to connect small businesses and nonprofit organizations with PPE so they can safely reopen.
- BACK ON TRACK — https://backontrack.in.gov/
- INLA’s message to members regarding the Stay-at-Home Executive Order (PDF • 3/26/20)
Indiana green industry essential business as a “critical trade” explained / It will be up to companies to make their individual choice/decision.- Copy of Executive Order 20-08 — Hoosiers to Stay at Home (PDF • 3/24/20)
Highlights Item 14 Section/Paragraph J, page 6 regarding “critical trades”
- Copy of Executive Order 20-08 — Hoosiers to Stay at Home (PDF • 3/24/20)
- Initial Directive from Indiana Governor(3/16/20)
Gov. Eric Holcomb’s initial Indiana directive in response to COVID-19
CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL (CDC)
The CDC is United States’ central source of information on the Coronavirus.
- CDC Coronavirus information and updates
- CDC Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers
- CDC Communication Resources —print & video in English & Spanish
INDIANA UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
- Department of Workforce Development (DWD)
Unemployment insurance inforamtion - DWD Unemployment Insurance Webinars —
Two upcoming webinars scheduled — 3/24/20 and 3/25/20
BUSINESS AND EMPLOYEE GUIDANCE
- Indiana COVID-19 Business Resource Center — https://iedc.in.gov/response
- SBA News Release — Disaster Assistance to Indiana Small Businesses Economically Impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) [PDF]
- Small Business Administration (SBA) — Disaster Assistance Loans
The U.S. Small Business Administration has approved low-interest federal disaster loans in Indiana to provide working capital for businesses struggling during the coronavirus outbreak. - Indy Chamber — Rapid Response Hub
A lot of great info for businesses around Caronavirus — FAQ, webinars, etc. - Senator Mike Braun business resource guide detailing provisions important to the business community.
If you have questions or need help, contact CoronavirusHelp@braun.senate.gov - Indiana Dept of Labor
- OSHA
- National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP)
- AmericanHort Coronavirus Resource Center
Provides, best business practices, webinars, communication tips, plus more. - Joint Letter to Gov. Holcomb from Indiana Green Industry Associations (3/23/20)
INLA along with 5 other associations requests that the Indiana green industry remain on the essential business list it currently occupies. - COVID-19 Guidelines for the Green Industry from Purdue Extension Specialists (link to website -or- PDF file)
SPECIAL MESSAGE TO INLA MEMBERS from INLA Executive Director, Rick Haggard (3/19/20)
IEDC Response Team’s Message to INLA (3/24/20)
Regarding Lawn and Landscape Essential Business Status
Landscaping and lawn care service providers are considered essential businesses under the Governor’s Executive Order.
We urge Indiana employers and businesses to use their best judgement in determining their ability to comply with social distancing requirements. Along with the Governor’s executive order, businesses should also abide by any orders or mandates established by local governments. All residents and businesses should continue to maintain best practices or implement policies as recommended by the CDC.
The Executive Order may be viewed online here: https://www.in.gov/gov/files/Executive_Order_20-08_Stay_at_Home.pdf.
Thank you,
IEDC Response Team
https://www.iedc.in.gov/
THANK YOU to John Wolski and his team for their relentless efforts in obtaining this clarification from the state!
