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Lawmakers Unanimously Pass Major Package of Changes For Coronavirus
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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In a strong showing of unity, state lawmakers have unanimously passed a bill making a lot of changes in state law related to the response to coronavirus – but they… Read More
Lawrence County Confirms First Positive COVID-19 Case
By: Aaron Payne
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IRONTON, Ohio (WOUB) — Health officials in Lawrence County confirmed the first positive case of COVID-19 in the county. The Lawrence County Health Department announced the result Wednesday in a… Read More
OU Study-Abroad Student Tests Positive for COVID-19
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — An Ohio University student who briefly went to their off-campus housing after returning from a study-away program self-identified that they tested positive for COVID-19. OU President Duane… Read More
Plan for Ethane ‘Cracker’ Plant in Belmont County Takes a Step Forward
By: Associated Press
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CLEVELAND (AP) — A partnership proposing to build an ethane “cracker” plant in Ohio has reached economic development agreements to pay two government entities millions in the coming years. A… Read More
Employees Encouraged to Speak Out on Unsafe Work Conditions
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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Ohio’s Stay At Home order is now in effect and many non-essential businesses are closed. However, there are still a number of businesses that remain open which could be raising… Read More
Medical Supply Donation Site Announced at O’Bleness Hospital
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital set up a temporary for people to donate needed medical supplies during the coronavirus pandemic. Officials ask that you send an email to… Read More
Wood County, W. Va. Confirms First Positive Case of COVID-19
By: Aaron Payne
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOUB) — The Department of Health and Human Resources in West Virginia confirmed the first positive case of COVID-19 in Wood County Tuesday. Details about the case were… Read More
Ohio University Delays Personnel-Related Budget Cuts During Pandemic
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University has paused personnel-related budget reductions in response to the worldwide coronavirus pandemic. According to a release, the university on Wednesday requested the action be taken… Read More
State Jobless Filings Will be Released Weekly, Not Daily, as Feds Demand
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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The numbers of Ohioans filing for unemployment benefits are rising daily – so many that the state’s unemployment website was having trouble handling them. And the state is now clarifying… Read More
DeWine Orders Cuts in State Spending in Advance of Hit from Coronavirus
By: Karen Kasler | Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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The number of deaths from COVID-19 doubled from yesterday – going from three deaths announced Sunday to six today. And Gov. Mike DeWine has issued several orders to state government… Read More
CORRECTED: Glouster Water and Electric Customers Pay Bills, Avoid Shutoffs
By: WOUB News Team
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CORRECTION: This updated version corrects a report from Monday, March 23 that indicated a shut off had occurred. The Village of Glouster stated the correct information is customers who faced… Read More
Federal Reserve Unveils ‘Extensive New Measures’ To Bolster U.S. Economy
By: Bill Chappell | NPR
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Seven U.S. states are now reporting 1,000 or more cases of COVID-19, and experts believe the number of infected people will rise further as testing becomes more available
Anxiety In Appalachian Coal Country: First The Mines Closed, Then Came Coronavirus
By: Sydney Boles | Ohio Valley ReSource
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As the economic fallout from the coronavirus continues to reshape our lives, small-town business owners are worried about the future. Whitesburg, Kentucky — a town already struggling from the decline… Read More
Order Coming to Limit Prescriptions of Drugs Touted as COVID-19 Treatments
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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Gov. Mike DeWine says the state is limiting prescriptions of two drugs used for malaria and rheumatoid arthritis, after interest in those drugs spiked when President Trump tweeted out that… Read More
Coronavirus Aid Bill In Limbo After Procedural Vote Fails
By: Kelsey Snell | NPR
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The Senate is hoping for a vote on Monday, but congressional leaders said on Sunday they have yet to reach agreement on what would be the largest bill yet in response to the outbreak.
DeWine Issues “Stay At Home” Order, Exempting Essential Businesses
By: Karen Kasler | Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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While saying it’s an “absolutely crucial time”, Gov. Mike DeWine said he’s issuing an order for all Ohioans to stay at home starting at 11:59pm Monday – what’s being called… Read More
Marietta Confirms First Positive Test for COVID-19
By: WOUB News Team
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MARIETTA, Ohio (WOUB) — Officials in Marietta, Ohio confirmed the first positive case of COVID-19 in the city on Sunday, March 22. According to a release from the Marietta/Belpre City Health… Read More
Controversy Over Whether Order Stopping Elective Surgery Applies to Abortion Clinics
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is ordering abortion clinics to stop all non-essential procedures. Those facilities are fighting back, saying their services are essential. Yost sent letters to Planned Parenthood of… Read More
Three COVID-19 Deaths In Ohio; New Orders Issued
By: Karen Kasler | Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — There are now three deaths related to coronavirus in Ohio. Gov. Mike DeWine is opening the state’s emergency operating center, shutting down centers serving people with disabilities… Read More
In Weighing Business Closures, DeWine Says He’s Prioritizing Safety Over Economy
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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Ohio has seen its first confirmed death caused by COVID-19. Now Gov. Mike DeWine is ordering senior centers to close as he evaluates the potential shutdown of other businesses. Throughout… Read More
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.
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
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
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