Carter Barrett
Carter is a reporter based at WFYI in Indianapolis, Indiana. A long-time Hoosier, she is thrilled to stay in her hometown to cover public health. Previously, she covered education for WFYI News with a focus on school safety. Carter graduated with a journalism degree from Indiana University, and previously interned with stations in Bloomington, Indiana and Juneau, Alaska.
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The coronavirus pandemic has forced hospitals and doctors to move much of their work online. That shift to telehealth required big changes -- from... -
Behind a nondescript strip mall in Carmel, Indiana, a short line of cars gathers mid-afternoon next to a large tent. Medical professionals stand out… -
This story is part of Essential Voices, a series of interviews with people confronting COVID-19. Alfarena McGinty is the chief deputy coroner for Marion... -
This story is produced in partnership with Columbia Journalism Investigations, the Center for Public Integrity and Side Effects Public Media. The... -
Healthcare workers are under immense pressure amid the coronavirus pandemic. They face shortages of protective equipment such as gloves and masks. They... -
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says people over 65 have the highest risk for deadly complications from the new coronavirus. So they’ve... -
Coronavirus cases continue to climb throughout the Midwest, and American’s routines have been significantly disrupted amid the pandemic. President Trump... -
Events across the country continue to be cancelled, many schools are closing and the stock market is being shaken dramatically. Now, many public health... -
It’s official: The World Health Organization says COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus, is a pandemic . Government and industry leaders are... -
UPDATE: As the case count continues to rise, information on this story is moving quickly and may be out-of-date. We recommend checking the Centers for...