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![Flanked by members of the coronavirus task force, President Trump speaks during a briefing on the latest development of the coronavirus outbreak in the James Brady Briefing Room at the White House on Friday.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/gettyimages-1213713754-d18cd878c45951ddb733c59537ed35a4cbfe3ad6-scaled-e1584732779865-900x422.jpg)
White House Update: Coronavirus Supply Effort And New Border Restrictions
By: Philip Ewing | Barbara Sprunt | NPR
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The coronavirus task force insisted progress is being made as concerns over shortages mount, and officials emphasized current social distancing guidelines. Here are the briefing highlights.
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Most Ohio Kroger Stores to Begin Special Shopping Hours for Seniors and Other High-Risk Customers
By: WOUB News Team
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WESTERVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — Kroger stores in most of Ohio will dedicate time for seniors and other customers at high risk for contracting the novel coronavirus to shop. This does… Read More
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Athens Co. Judge Discusses Release of Jail Inmates who are More Susceptible to Coronavirus
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio Supreme Court Justice Maureen O’Connor on Thursday recommended that local governments release people at high risk for the novel coronavirus from jails. “An assessment should… Read More
![Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton speaks at a news conference, as Lt. Gov. Jon Husted, Gov. Mike DeWIne and First Lady Fran Dewine and Commerce Director Sherry Maxfield look on. A sign language interpreter is present at these events.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_3636-e1584471860975-900x422.jpg)
State Confirms First Death From COVID-19
By: Gabe Rosenberg | WOSU
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOSU) — Gov. Mike DeWine announced Friday that Mark Wagoner, Sr. is the first person to die from COVID-19 in Ohio. Wagoner had recently traveled to California. “We… Read More
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Music From the Radio Free Athens Crew: March 20, 2020
Like most everything else, Radio Free Athens has been impacted by the current situation pertaining to COVID-19, which the World Health Organization has deemed a pandemic. Although you won’t get… Read More
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Gallia County Confirms First Positive Test for COVID-19
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio (WOUB) — Gallia County is reporting its first postitive case of COVID-19. The Gallia County Health Department confirmed the result on Facebook Friday, March 20 at 4:16 p.m…. Read More
![U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin speaks to the press outside of the West Wing of the White House Friday.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/gettyimages-1206922492-0bb023a9ee5cb598d452a38e0bece37944e2cc87-scaled-e1584719965133-900x422.jpg)
Tax Deadline Extended to July 15 Over Coronavirus Pandemic
By: Merrit Kennedy | NPR
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“All taxpayers and businesses will have this additional time to file and make payments without interest or penalties,” Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Friday.
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Coronavirus Emergency Sparks Demand for Caretakers
By: Claudia Cisneros
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The coronavirus pandemic has sparked a demand for caretakers who assist people with disabilities. Arian Smedley, Assistant Superintendent for the Athens County Board of Developmental Disabilities… Read More
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Steve Zarate On Challenges Faced By Musicians During COVID-19 Outbreak
By: Emily Votaw
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Steve Zarate has been a full-time musician for about 14 years. Statewide decrees made to contain the spread of COVID-19 have interrupted Zarate’s profession, as they has for so many…. Read More
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Walmart Designates Senior Hours, Will Give Bonuses to Hourly Employees
By: WOUB News Team
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BENTONVILLE, Ark. (WOUB) — Walmart has announced several initiatives to serve customers and employees during the COVID-19 outbreak. Senior shopping hours On Tuesdays from March 24 through April 28, Walmart… Read More
![Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes of Health Anthony Fauci](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/AP_20071012830065-scaled-e1584306729131-900x422.jpg)
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Historic Selection to Head E.W. Scripps School of Journalism
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Eddith Dashiell has been named the next director of the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism in the Scripps College of Communication at Ohio University, Dean Scott… Read More