"This may become the new normal." The fitness and beauty industries may look much different after Indiana's coronavirus stay-at-home order is lifted.

Indiana workers could lose their eligibility for unemployment benefits if they are recalled to work but refuse to return over fears of the coronavirus

A new hydroxychloroquine study -- "the largest to date" -- was published Thursday in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine. It concluded that Covid-19 patients taking the drug "do not fare better than those not receiving the drug," reports Time: Dr. Neil Schluger, chief of the division of pulmonary, allergy and critical care medicine at Columbia, and his team studied more than 1,300 patients admitted to New York-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia University Irving Medical Center for COVID-19. Some received hydroxychloroquine on an off-label basis, a practice that allows doctors to prescribe a drug that has been approved for one disease to treat another — in this case, COVID-19. About 60% of the patients received hydroxychloroquine for about five days. They did not show any lower rate of needing ventilators or a lower risk of dying during the study period compared to people not getting the drug. "We don't think at this point, given the totality of evidence, that it is reasonable to routinely give this drug to patients," says Schluger. "We don't see the rationale for doing that." While the study did not randomly assign people to receive the drug or placebo and compare their outcomes, the large number of patients involved suggests the findings are solid. Based on the results, Schluger says doctors at his hospital have already changed their advice about using hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19. "Our guidance early on had suggested giving hydroxychloroquine to hospitalized patients, and we updated that guidance to remove that suggestion," he says. In another study conducted at U.S. veterans hospitals where severely ill patients were given hydroxychloroquine, "the drug was found to be of no use against the disease and potentially harmful when given in high doses," reports the Chicago Tribune. They also report that to firmly establish whether the drug has any effect, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is now funding a randomized, controlled trial at six medical institutions of hundreds of people who've tested positive for Covid-19.

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According to the news release, the NBA will use this hiatus to determine next steps for moving forward in regard to the coronavirus pandemic.

Here's what the Big Ten, NCAA and NBA are doing for fans who bought tickets to upcoming games they now cannot attend.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the league would be on hiatus at least 30 days and it's possible the league will not play again this season

Donnie Strack, now in the Thunder front office, checked out Utah's Rudy Gobert on the night of the league's first COVID-19-related cancellation.

The Pacers final game before the NBA went on hiatus was vs. the Celtics, whose player Marcus Smart has tested positive for the coronavirus

An insurance payment due to Victor Oladipo's injury gives Pacers lowest payroll in NBA

If $200,000 is raised by Thursday, Herb Simon and Jim Irsay will boost the pot that goes to neighborhood centers linked to United Way

Myles Turner of the Indiana Pacers discusses coronavirus and how his performance changed after the All-Star break

Pacers President Kevin Pritchard discusses the health of his team and how they're staying prepared for the season to resume.

Turner: 'It was a rough path for a couple of weeks'

Whether it's out of necessity, to pass time or to calm nerves, bread baking is a hot topic during coronavirus pandemic

Restaurant owners are discussing what could change after coronavirus restrictions lift in Indiana. Here are some changes that could be on the way.

IndyFringe, the popular Mass Ave. theater festival, has been canceled. Social distancing requirements will not allow the artists to prepare.

New guidelines announced by Gov. Eric Holcomb include timeline for resuming social gatherings and entertainment events, including bars and nightclubs.

During the coronavirus pandemic, it's business as usual at Mug-N-Bun restaurant, and Historic Steer In embraces its drive-in roots.

As The Children's Museum, Newfields and others wait for the OK to reopen, they are strategizing how to keep visitors safe from the coronavirus spread.

The sports bar and restaurant owned by former Colts football player and Super Bowl champion Gary Brackett is closing.

Here's what Greenwood looks like during coronavirus pandemic

With most stores remaining closed, Greenwood Park Mall reopened to the public on the first day of Phase 2 of Gov. Holcomb's coronavirus pandemic plan.

Turner: 'It was a rough path for a couple of weeks'

Whether it's out of necessity, to pass time or to calm nerves, bread baking is a hot topic during coronavirus pandemic

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb and health officials updated the public on the state's response to COVID-19 during a Thursday afternoon news conference.

IndyStar went inside IU Health Methodist Hospital for an exclusive look at its COVID-19 units in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

News and updates on coronavirus in Indiana for May 8, 2020.

Indiana coronavirus cases and newly reported deaths from COVID-19 for Friday, May 8.

An Indiana University student is suing the school, looking for a partial reimbursement on tuition and fees paid for the spring semester.

A member of Mike Pence's staff has tested positive for coronavirus, the White House confirms.

Operating revenues for the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium dropped by 60 percent in March, during coronavirus, compared to last year.

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb and health officials updated the public on the state's response to COVID-19 during a Friday afternoon news conference.

New data released Friday shows how coronavirus-related hospitalizations have started to decrease in Indiana.

The governor said state officials are trying to manage health risks, job risks and budget risks simultaneously.

People who want to know if they were infected with coronavirus in the past can now get antibody testing to check.

Here are the Indiana coronavirus cases, tests and newly reported deaths from COVID-19 for Saturday, May 9.

Northamptonshire club doctor Professor Bill Ribbans tells BBC Look East what cricket must do in order to return this summer.

A total of 430 Covid-19 related deaths have now been recorded in Northern Ireland

The transport secretary warns social distancing will mean severely-reduced passenger capacity.

A union representing taxi drivers estimates 80,000 "are in danger of becoming destitute" in lockdown.

Three couples reveal how the coronavirus has affected their relationships.

A flock of sheep have been moved onto a Welsh rugby pitch while sports fixtures are on hold.

Scientists are tracing infections by analysing sewage samples from water treatment works.

What is the path to normality as coronavirus leaves countries in lockdown?

The UK has passed Italy's death toll but it's hard to make direct comparisons.

Isle of Wight residents have mixed feelings about being used to test the government's new app.

When the government eases restrictions, how will social and work life be different?

People from the travelling community say they are struggling to access water, electricity and sanitation.

Emergency services and other authorities say travel to beaches and national parks will "cost lives".

Could the amount of fat in our body increase complications with Covid-19?