by Aravind Chintalapudi | Aug 29, 2023 | Community Development, Coronavirus Hub, Crime & Safety, Economy, Infrastructure
How is Indianapolis Doing? The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted nearly every aspect of life in American cities for the past two years. Indianapolis is no exception. Beyond the devastating loss of life and lingering health effects for our friends and neighbors, the...
by Polis Center | Oct 9, 2020 | Coronavirus Hub, Health
The incidence of new COVID-19 cases has not been the same over time throughout the country. This animated map shows the 7-day average of new COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people. This allows us to view the spread and incidence of the virus regardless of population...
by Polis Center | Aug 19, 2020 | Community Development, Coronavirus Hub, Equity, Government & Policy
Indiana lost 436,000 jobs between February and April, driving the unemployment rate from 3.1% to 17.5%. While the state gained back 217,000 jobs by June, unemployment remained extremely high at 11.2%. (Bureau of Labor Statistics) Additional unemployment insurance...
by Polis Center | Jun 24, 2020 | Coronavirus Hub, Equity, Health
New York City was one of the first cities to be infected by COVID-19 in the United States. It has also been the worst hit, with half a million confirmed cases and 36,000 COVID-related deaths (New York Times, April 23, 2020). By comparing COVID-19 test results with...
by Polis Center | May 15, 2020 | Coronavirus Hub, Equity, Health
Black residents of Marion County have tested positive for COVID-19 at a rate nearly twice that of white residents, similar to other cities across the country. According to Indiana State Department of Health as of May 5, 1,763 residents with confirmed COVID-19 cases...