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![Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar declared the novel coronavirus a public health emergency in the United States, Washington D.C., Friday. From left are Department of Transportation, Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun, Joel Szabat, Acting Under Secretary for Policy, Azar, and National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Anthony Fauci.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/azarquarantine-1-c0717c02917a89faba2e81c70517914d7e552841-scaled-e1580507972450-900x422.jpg)
Trump Declares Coronavirus A Public Health Emergency And Restricts Travel From China
By: Allison Aubrey | NPR
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The coronovirus has been declared a public health emergency in the U.S. and Trump Administration officials say the govenment is taking measures to contain the spread of the virus.
![Death rates in the U.S. declined and life expectancy showed a slight uptick in 2018, while drug overdose deaths declined for the first time since the 1990s.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ap_415538012845-664991b65048f4d13ca0f5873d18da93393e305e-scaled-e1580492424585-900x422.jpg)
Life Expectancy Rose Slightly In 2018, As Drug Overdose Deaths Fell
The turnaround is welcome news after rising drug overdose and suicide rates had pushed life expectancy down since 2014. Could America be turning the tide on opioid addiction?
![Gov. Mike DeWine, in a sit-down interview at the Governor's Residence.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/dewine_pic_from_soo-e1576263701114-900x422.png)
Governor DeWine Warns Ohioans About A Virus More Deadly Than Coronavirus
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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Two Miami University students are quarantined for possible Coronavirus. The state’s top health officials are watching for more possible infections. But Ohio Governor Mike DeWine says there’s another deadly virus… Read More
![The All People's Fresh Market in Columbus, where low-income people can pick up produce and other items for free to save their SNAP benefits to use at grocery stores.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/all_people_s_food_bank-e1580498769900-900x422.jpg)
20,000 Ohioans Set to Lose SNAP Benefits Under Trump Adminstration Rule Change
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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20,000 childless adults who are considered able-bodied and receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in 29 Ohio counties will soon be getting letters telling them their benefits are being cut… Read More
![Governor of New Jersey Chris Christie makes a surprise appearance and introduces Donald Trump to a large crowd in Columbus, Ohio for a Donald Trump rally on March 1, 2016. "America needs strength in the oval office again...," said Governor Christie.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/DSC2521-e1511299617747-900x422.jpg)
![A row of desks in a classroom with a backpack hanging up on the back wall](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/school-desk-e1471549255189-900x422.jpg)
Regional Schools Close Friday Due to Illness
By: WOUB News Team
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ALBANY, Ohio — An uptick in the flu and flu-like symptoms led to more area schools closing on Friday. Among the schools making the announcement were: Adena Local Schools (Also closed… Read More
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This Week On Radio Free Athens: February 1, 2020
Every weekend local music geeks unite to provide the region with 11 hours of creatively curated tunes on WOUB 1340AM, an endeavor that is known commonly as Radio Free Athens!… Read More
![Newly sworn-in United States citizens are all smiles and waving flags during a naturalization ceremony](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/A-MORE-OR-LESS-PERFECT-UNION-feature-900x422.jpg)
Three-Part Documentary Miniseries “A More or Less Perfect Union” Explores the U.S. Constitution, Starting Thursday, February 6
Three-Part Documentary Miniseries A More or Less Perfect Union, A Personal Exploration by Judge Douglas Ginsburg Explores the U.S. Constitution Premieres on WOUB Beginning February 6, 2020 A More… Read More