No matter our race, religion or zip code — Hoosiers care deeply about our families. During this crisis, we’ve seen nurse’s aides, grocery store clerks and sanitation workers step up and keep us safe. Now, it’s time our elected officials do their part to protect and care for us.

Gov. Eric Holcomb has said four preconditions need to be in place before relaxing safety measures: a reduction in coronavirus cases for 14 days, adequate hospital capacity, widespread testing and robust contact tracing so people who might have been exposed can get tested.