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How the COVID-19 Pandemic is Affecting Hospitals in Athens and Hocking Counties
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The state of Ohio has asked all hospitals to cancel elective surgeries, which could put strain on rural hospitals’ finances. The chief nursing officer at OhioHealth… Read More
Justice Department Looking Into Senator’s Stock Sell-Off
By: Tim Mak | NPR
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Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Richard Burr sold off a large amount of stocks before the coronavirus market crash. The FBI will assess whether he was motivated by nonpublic information.
State Mulls Over Its Next Move in Fight Over Abortion Clinics
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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Earlier this week, a federal judge temporarily ruled Ohio cannot force abortion clinics to close under the coronavirus order banning elective, non-essential surgery. Now, the state is considering its next move. Ohio… Read More
Hospitals Banned from Sending COVID-19 Tests to Private Labs
By: Paige Pfleger | WOSU
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOSU) — Ohio Department of Health director Amy Acton signed an order Wednesday that bans hospitals from sending COVID-19 tests to private labs. Gov. Mike DeWine announced the order… Read More
Perry County Reports Second Case of COVID-19
By: Aaron Payne
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NEW LEXINGTON, Ohio (WOUB) — The second positive case of COVID-19 in Perry County has been confirmed. The patient is a 72-year-old man who is now in isolation, according to Perry… Read More
It’s The 1st Of The Month. Renters Are In A Much Tougher Spot Than Homeowners
By: Chris Arnold | NPR
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The government ordered lenders to let homeowners skip payments if they lost income due to the coronavirus. But landlords can require renters to pay even if they’ve lost their job. And many are.
With Coronavirus Peak Looming, West Virginia Delays Primary Election Until June 9
By: Dave Mistich | WVPB
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With cases of the coronavirus expected to spike in West Virginia in the coming weeks, the state will delay its primary election. Gov. Jim Justice made the announcement at a Wednesday… Read More
WOUB Presents: DJ Barticus Live From Quarantine Dance Parties
By: Emily Votaw
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Even in times of great uncertainty and darkness, DJ Barticus (Michael Bart) plans to continue to bring the joy of dance nights to his many sheltered-in-place fans through his virtual… Read More
Ask the Ohio Valley ReSource your Questions about Coronavirus
By: Ohio Valley ReSource
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ATHENS, Ohio (OVR) — The Ohio Valley ReSource and its seven partner stations in Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia have mobilized to cover the coronavirus pandemic health threat and the… Read More
Fix it Forward Ministry
Transportation is a huge barrier for people living with low income. The Fix It Forward Ministry in Moorhead MN is working to alleviate that stress. The group has provided more… Read More
Acton Warns People to Minimize, Strategize Essential Trips
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The state will start tracking ventilators through a new database as part of the ongoing effort to build up capacity for the projected peak of… Read More
Athens Police Charge Man With Violating COVID-19 Health Order
By: Allison Hunter
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A nuisance complaint in Athens ended with police officers arresting a person for violating the Ohio’s “stay-at-home” health order. According to the police report, officers received… Read More
Ken Burns Presents: “The Gene: An Intimate History”, starting Tuesday, April 7 at 8 pm
“THE GENE: AN INTIMATE HISTORY,” EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY KEN BURNS AND DR. SIDDHARTHA MUKHERJEE, TO PREMIERE ON PBS APRIL 7 & 14, 2020 Documentary Series Unravels History of the Human… Read More