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DeWine Appoints Judge to Vinton Co. Court of Common Pleas, General Division
By: Aaron Payne
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McARTHUR, Ohio (WOUB) — Governor Mike DeWine has appointed a judge to serve on the Vinton County Court of Common Pleas, General Division. DeWine named James P. Salyer to the… Read More
Coronavirus is Having an Impact on Mental Health of Ohioans
Millions of Ohioans are staying home as ordered, as schools have closed, employers have ordered them to work remotely and entertainment options have been shut down. And hundreds of thousands… Read More
Ross County Confirms First Positive Case of COVID-19
By: Aaron Payne
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CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (WOUB) — The first case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Ross County. The Ross County Health District reported the case in a release sent out Monday, March 30…. Read More
How 15 Days Became 45: Trump Extends Guidelines To Slow Coronavirus
By: Tamara Keith | Franco Ordoñez | Ayesha Rascoe | Roberta Rampton | NPR
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After two weeks of wavering on guidelines that put normal American life on hold, President Trump extended until April 30 measures aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus.
Athens County Confirms First Death Related to COVID-19
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The first death related to COVID-19 in Athens County has been confirmed. The Athens City-County Health Department reported the death Monday, March 30. “The health department… Read More
FDA Grants Battelle Request to Sterilize 80,000 N-95 Masks Per Machine Per Day
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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The Food and Drug Administration has given the go-ahead to Columbus-based Battelle for its full request to sterilize 80,000 N-95 surgical masks per machine per day, after issuing a letter earlier in… 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… 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… 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
Athens Co. Confirms Second Positive Case of COVID-19
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Another positive case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Athens County. The Athens City-County Health Department confirmed the second case on Saturday, March 28. The first case… Read More
Ohioans Experiencing Homelessness Face Special Challenges During Coronavirus Pandemic
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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The more than 10,000 people in Ohio identified as homeless are already at a higher risk for catching communicable diseases but the coronavirus pandemic is making matters worse. Advocates for the… Read More
‘There’s Going To Be Something Better for Him’: Former Blackjewel Miners Reflect on Changes in Coal Country
By: Sydney Boles | Ohio Valley ReSource
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On a blistering August afternoon in Cumberland, Kentucky, David Pratt, Jr. stood in the middle of a two-lane highway, holding a sign that read “COAL MINERS AND TRUCKERS AGAINST CORPORATE… Read More
President Trump Signs $2 Trillion Coronavirus Rescue Package Into Law
By: Claudia Grisales | Kelsey Snell | Susan Davis | Barbara Sprunt | NPR
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The CARES Act offers relief to state and local governments, individuals, small and large businesses, and hospitals affected by the coronavirus crisis.
Experts Say The U.S. Needs A National Shutdown ASAP — But Differ On What Comes Next
By: Nurith Aizenman | NPR
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Leading public health experts argue that all U.S. states should have residents stay at home for several weeks to slow the coronavirus. But what needs to happen after the lockdowns are lifted?
UMWA Wants More Coronavirus Protections for Coal Miners
By: Brittany Patterson | Ohio Valley ReSource
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The United Mine Workers of America is asking federal regulators to set uniform, enforceable guidelines to help protect coal miners from contracting COVID-19. In a letter dated Tuesday, March 24, UMWA President… Read More
Ohio Now Releasing Daily Numbers on Coronavirus Testing in Prisons
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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Seventeen people have been tested for coronavirus in five Ohio prisons – 13 results were negative and the rest are pending, and those inmates are in isolation. Those numbers come… Read More
Wood County, W.Va. Confirms Second Positive Case of COVID-19
By: Aaron Payne
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PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WOUB) — The Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department (MOVHD) confirmed a second positive case of COVID-19 in Wood County, West Virginia on Thursday, March 26. Both are being treated… Read More
Lawmakers Extend Primary Absentee Voting, But Not Date Of Primary
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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The bill that made some changes across state law related to coronavirus also set a new ending for the Ohio primary, after polling places were shut down just hours before election… Read More
Ohio Valley Facing Pandemic With a Health System Hollowed Out by Hospital Closures
As new cases of coronavirus mount in the Ohio Valley, health officials are bracing for an onslaught of patients and what could be unprecedented demand for beds, medical staff and… Read More
Muskingum County Resident Tests Positive for COVID-19
By: Aaron Payne
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — A resident of Muskingum County has been reported to be the first in the county to test positive for COVID-19. The Muskingum County Joint Unified Command Center… Read More
3.3 Million File For Unemployment Claims, Shattering Records
By: Jim Zarroli | Avie Schneider | NPR
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A record number of Americans filed for unemployment benefits for the first time last week as the coronavirus hammered the economy. It’s nearly five times the levels seen during the Great Recession.
What’s in the Federal Coronavirus Package for You? $1,200 Checks And More
By: Danielle Kurtzleben | NPR
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Congress has announced agreement on a $2 trillion economic relief package for the effects of COVID-19. Most households will get a relief check, and unemployment insurance has been greatly expanded.
Athens Co. Confirms First Positive Case of COVID-19
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The first positive case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Athens County. The Athens City-County Health Department said the person is currently in isolation at home… Read More
Tech Team Working on Ohio Unemployment Website
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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State officials say they are putting every resource they have into ramping up Ohio’s unemployment compensation website. The site has been crashing due to the massive influx in requests. The unemployment compensation… Read More
Athens City Schools Adjusts Remote Instruction Tech Delivery Plan
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens City School District announced it has adjusted the delivery plan for students to receive the necessary technology for remote learning while schools are closed due… Read More
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