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Omicron is now the dominant COVID strain in the U.S., making up 73% of new infections
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
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
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
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
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
The 100th COVID-related death has been reported in Athens County, along with 29 new cases for Dec. 17
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
2 cases of omicron variant of COVID-19 found in Ohio
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The 98th death has been reported in Athens County, along with 21 new cases for Dec. 7
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 98 total deaths related to COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after one was added to the total Tuesday. The… Read More
Could omicron lead to more breakthrough COVID cases? Here’s what we know
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — For the first time in nearly two months, the United States is averaging more than 100,000 new coronavirus cases daily. Roughly one-third of states have also now… Read More
48 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County for Dec. 4-6
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 8,428 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 48 new cases were reported for Saturday, Sunday and Monday…. Read More
The 97th death has been reported in Athens County, along with 28 new cases for Dec. 3
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 97 total deaths related to COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after one was added to the total Friday. The county… Read More
Biden’s new winter COVID plan will reimburse you for at-home tests
Updated December 2, 2021 at 2:56 PM ET WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — President Biden announced Thursday that private health insurance plans will soon reimburse people who buy over-the-counter, at-home rapid… Read More
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