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FDA authorizes 1st antiviral pill for COVID
By: Scott Hensley | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — In a highly anticipated decision, the Food and Drug Administration authorized the first antiviral pill to treat COVID-19 at home. The pill, called Paxlovid, is made… Read More
47 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County for Dec. 22
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 8,797 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 47 new cases were reported Wednesday. The Ohio Department of… Read More
The Statehouse News Bureau reviews how Ohio dealt with the second year of the COVID pandemic
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The second year of the COVID-19 pandemic brought hope to many Ohioans as a vaccine became available, though many others refused to take it…. Read More
Omicron will cause more infections but lower hospital rates, analysis shows
By: Rob Stein | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — A new analysis by the University of Washington shows the omicron surge will peak in a massive wave of infections by the end of January but… Read More
Two COVID-related deaths have been reported in Athens County, along with 24 new cases for Dec. 21
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 102 total deaths related to COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after two were added to the total Tuesday. The county… Read More
Omicron is now the dominant COVID strain in the U.S., making up 73% of new infections
By: Jonathan Franklin | NPR
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Updated December 20, 2021 at 9:23 PM ET WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — The omicron variant is now considered the most dominant version of the coronavirus — making up 73% of… Read More
53 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County for Dec. 18-20
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 8,726 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 53 new cases were reported for Saturday, Sunday and Monday…. Read More
U.S. could see 1 million cases per day, warns departing NIH director Francis Collins
By: Emma Bowman | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — After spending more than 12 years as director of the National Institutes of Health, Dr. Francis Collins is retiring this weekend. But he’s no less worried… Read More
DeWine is deploying Ohio National Guard members to hospitals around the state
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) —Gov. Mike DeWine (R-Ohio) announced Friday that he is ordering 1,050 members of the Ohio National Guard to hospitals around the state that need help… Read More
NFL moves Raiders-Browns game to Monday because of rising COVID-19 cases
By: Associated Press
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CLEVELAND (AP) — Two people with knowledge of the decision tell the AP that the NFL has moved the Las Vegas Raiders game at Cleveland from Saturday to Monday due… Read More
![Remnants of the COVID-19 Pandemic are seen in Athens, Ohio, on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/071321_CovidStock_0274-scaled-e1626730172468-900x422.jpg)
The 100th COVID-related death has been reported in Athens County, along with 29 new cases for Dec. 17
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 100 total deaths related to COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after one was added to the total Friday. The county… Read More
The COVID situation in Ohio is not great. It’s expected to worsen in the coming weeks
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The positive case and hospitalization numbers right now are rivaling what was seen in Ohio last winter. Ohio Dept of Health Director Dr. Bruce… Read More
31 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County for Dec. 16
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 8,644 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 31 new cases were reported for Thursday. The Ohio Department… Read More
As COVID cases surge, pro sports leagues reevaluate their safety protocols
By: Becky Sullivan | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — The next few Calgary Flames games are on hold after 27 players and staff were sidelined due to COVID exposure. The Brooklyn Nets had only eight… Read More
A clue as to why omicron is spreading so quickly
By: Michaeleen Doucleff | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Omicron is spreading lightning fast. In the U.S., the percentage of cases caused by this new coronavirus variant jumped seven times in just a week, from… Read More
The 99th death has been reported in Athens County, along with 28 new COVID-19 cases for Dec. 14
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 99 total deaths related to COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after one was added to the total Tuesday. The… Read More
46 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County for Dec. 11-13
By: Atish Baidya
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 8,563 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 46 new cases were reported for Saturday, Sunday and Monday…. Read More
Advocates for low-income Ohioans say they need more COVID relief money
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Congress recently allocated more than $5 billion in COVID recovery funds to Ohio and more than $2.7 billion of it has been set aside… Read More
![Remnants of the COVID-19 Pandemic are seen in Athens, Ohio, on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/071321_CovidStock_0242-scaled-e1632322721402-900x422.jpg)
2 cases of omicron variant of COVID-19 found in Ohio
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Health officials in Ohio say two cases of the omicron variant of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the state. The Ohio Department of Health said the… Read More
Inflation is red hot, soaring to 6.8% in November, the highest in nearly four decades
By: Scott Horsley | NPR
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Updated December 10, 2021 at 9:09 AM ET WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — If you think your grocery bill has gone through the roof this year, you can appreciate what’s happened… Read More
14 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County for Dec. 10
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 8,517 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 14 new cases were reported Friday. The Ohio Department… Read More
The good and bad news when it comes to COVID in Ohio right now
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — State health leaders say COVID hospitalizations are the highest they’ve been since January before vaccines were widely available. And Ohio Department of Health Director… Read More
30 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County for Dec. 9
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 8,503 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 30 new cases were reported Thursday. The Ohio Department… Read More
Studies suggest sharp drop in vaccine protection vs. omicron — yet cause for optimism
By: Michaeleen Doucleff | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — With the omicron variant continuing to spread in a number of countries, including the U.S., scientists have been anxiously awaiting data to answer this question: How… Read More
24 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County for Dec. 8
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 8,473 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 24 new cases were reported Wednesday. The Ohio Department… Read More
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