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Focusing on the front lines: Julie Bodie and Pierre Moreau
By: Claire Geary
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AVON LAKE, Ohio – There 3.8 million registered nurses according to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, many of whom are fighting on the front lines during the coronavirus pandemic. Some healthcare workers have seen a change in their day-to-day tasks since COVID-19 has taken over Cleveland hospitals. Julie Bodie, a respiratory therapist in… Read More
COVID-19 Pushing Unemployment Rates Higher in Ohio
By: Andrea Robinson
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Unemployment rates continue to climb since the outbreak of COVID-19. Many Ohio businesses are closed following Gov. Mike DeWine’s orders this month. The businesses deemed non-essential including hairdressers, barber shops, tattoo parlors, and any other type of salon. Now, the people who were working those service industry jobs are out of work…. Read More
COVID-19 Impact on Student-Athletes
By: Ryan Moreland
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ACCIDENT, Md. — The COVID-19 pandemic has canceled many sporting events across the country. For thousands of high school seniors, this means missing out on prom, graduation, and many events that make your senior year special. For the student-athletes who play spring sports, it also means missing out on your last season of sports. Northern… Read More
Brenen’s Gives Away Free Lunchboxes, Milk and Bread
By: Hardika Singh
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Athens local business Brenen’s Coffee Cafe is providing free lunchboxes, milk and bread to anyone in need of food as the coronavirus pandemic brings economic hardship to the region. Through a donation from the O’Nail Hartman Insurance Company, Brenen’s has been able to provide people with milk, bread, a pasta or potato salad, cookie, croissant,… Read More
Athens City School District Quickly Delivers Thousands of Meals
By: Aditya Sahasrabudhe
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ATHENS, Ohio- Athens City School District is delivering door-to-door meals to K-12 students who are staying home while the schools remain closed. After the fourth day of deliveries, ASCD had delivered more than 4200 door-to-door meals. With more than 1000 meal deliveries every day, Superintendent Tom Gibbs, said he foresees an increase in the number…. Read More
Change in Tobacco Purchasing Age Impacts Athens
By: Sarah Donaldson
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A state law raising the legal purchasing age of nicotine and other tobacco products in Ohio from 18 to 21 has left underage students and local businesses alike feeling the pinch. The law, which was implemented on October 17, 2019, aimed to curb nicotine use and abuse in young adults, teenagers and children by making… Read More
Coronavirus Causes Internship Cancellations
By: Nick Viland
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ATHENS, Ohio – As the number of coronavirus cases continues to grow, and as schools and businesses remain closed to in-person instruction, summer internship plans for students are not looking bright. As early as the first week of March, businesses started to send current interns home and notified potential interns of a possible hiatus in… Read More
New HCOM Building Brings New Amenities and Curriculum
By: Brandon Monty
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ATHENS, Ohio – Ohio University’s new Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine building will be completed at 191 W. Union Street in December 2020. The new facility looks to enhance innovative medical education while also improving research and community outreach. A $65 million project, the three-story, 120,000-square-foot building will include a fresh food in-house cafe, fitness… Read More
Athens Co. Up to Three Confirmed Cases of COVID-19
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now confirmed three cases of COVID-19. The Athens City-County Health Department announced the third case had been confirmed in an email on Sunday, March 29. No other details about the case were provided. The department said after the first confirmation on Thursday, March 26 that an investigation into the… Read More
DeWine Calls for Help Building Up Personal Protection Equipment
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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The state is working on building up medical capacity for when the coronavirus is expected to hit its peak, now predicted for mid-May. The state has said there could be up to 10,000 cases per day at that point. While this includes creating more spaces for patients, it also means stocking up on gear known… Read More
See Royal Family’s Rarely Visited Spaces Uncovered in THE QUEEN’S GARDEN; Saturday April 4 at 9 pm
Royal Family’s Rarely Visited Spaces Uncovered in Documentary: THE QUEEN’S GARDEN THE QUEEN’S GARDEN airs April 4, 9:00-10:00 p.m. on WOUB. The program underscores the importance of the garden in the lives of the royal household, with insightful interviews and unprecedented public access to these most intimate spaces. The documentary THE QUEEN’S GARDEN recounts… Read More
WHO Reviews ‘Available’ Evidence On Coronavirus Transmission Through Air
By: Nell Greenfieldboyce | NPR
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A scientific brief from the World Health Organization says “current evidence” points to infectious respiratory droplets passed in “close contact” situations, but some say it’s too soon to be sure