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Ohio’s Virus-Extended Primary Is Coming To An End
By: Associated Press
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CINCINNATI (AP) — Ohio’s virus-extended 2020 primary is finally coming to end, nearly 10 weeks after voting began. Officials postponed in-person voting scheduled March 17 for safety amid the pandemic,… Read More
Ohio Confirmed And Probable Coronavirus-Related Deaths Top 700
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio health officials are reporting that the number of confirmed and probable deaths associated with the coronavirus has topped 700. The Ohio health department posted information… Read More
Trump Signs Latest Coronavirus Economic Relief Package, Aimed At Small Businesses
By: Susan Davis | Claudia Grisales | Kelsey Snell | Alana Wise | NPR
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It is the fourth measure approved by Congress in less than two months to combat the pandemic. This one, totaling $484 billion, will supply fresh funding to a new small business lending program.
Even In Crisis Times, There Is A Push To Wire Rural America
By: Kirk Siegler | NPR
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The COVID-19 crisis has forced us to move almost everything online. But more than one-third of the U.S. population in rural areas has little or no access to the Internet.
Ohio To Expand Testing, Tracing To ‘Isolate’ COVID-19
By: Nick Castele | WCPN
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCPN) — Ohio will “substantially” increase its capacity for coronavirus testing as the state’s manufacturers step up the production of test kit components, Gov. Mike DeWine said Friday…. Read More
Beshear Order Allows Voting by Mail in Kentucky Primary
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Gov. Andy Beshear has signed an order allowing Kentucky residents to vote by mail in the upcoming primary election. The governor’s office said Friday that state… Read More
1099 Workers, Other Jobless Ohioans Not Previously Eligible Can Pre-File For Benefits Friday
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Nearly a million Ohioans – 964,556 people – have filed for unemployment in the last five weeks, more than the combined total in the last… Read More
President Trump Says Distancing Guidelines May Need To Be Extended
By: Philip Ewing | NPR
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The White House’s pandemic task force spoke Thursday following more reports about record unemployment connected with the disaster.
Reopening State Will Be Slow Process, DeWine Cautions
By: Gabe Rosenberg | WOSU
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOSU) — As new coronavirus cases and hospitalizations begin to decline, why shouldn’t Ohio reopen today? With the help of an infectious diseases expert, Gov. Mike DeWine spent over… Read More
Probable COVID-19 Case in Athens Co. Determined to be Negative
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A probable case of COVID-19 in Athens County has been determined to be negative. The Athens City-County Health Department confirmed the news in an email on… Read More
WATCH: A Psychiatrist’s Advice for Pandemic Mental Health
By: PBS Newshour
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — The COVID-19 pandemic is challenging Americans physically, financially and emotionally. With the dramatic and abrupt life changes the outbreak has caused, what can we do to prioritize… Read More
Airlines Offer Vouchers, Credits For Canceled Flights. Customers Want Cash
By: David Schaper | NPR
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A new survey suggests nearly 60 million Americans are losing money because of canceled plans. And would-be travelers are getting the runaround, even when they are legally entitled to a full refund.
Online SNAP Program Could Increase Food Accessibility in Ohio Valley
By: Liam Niemeyer | Ohio Valley ReSource
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MURRAY, Ky. (OVR) — Kentucky and West Virginia have recently been added to a federal pilot program to allow food stamp recipients to purchase groceries online, and Ohio Valley anti-hunger… Read More
Ohio Valley Still Processing Significant Unemployment Claims
By: Becca Schimmel | Ohio Valley ReSource
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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (OVR) — Unemployment insurance claims are still reaching unprecedented levels across the Ohio Valley region. Nearly 260,000 people in Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia joined those seeking help… Read More
State May Need Twice the $2.7 Billion in Rainy Day Fund to Recover from Coronavirus
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The financial impact of Ohio’s shutdowns for coronavirus is enormous. And the billions of dollars that have been set aside by the state over the… Read More
Earth Day At 50: Climate Activists Go Digital Amid Pandemic Shutdown
By: Jeff Brady | NPR
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Climate change activists had planned three days of protests and other events for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. But with the coronavirus pandemic, they will be virtual.
Elective Medical Procedures to Resume as Ohio Moves to Ease Coronavirus Restrictions
By: Jess Mador | WYSO
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WYSO) — The thousands of Ohioans whose elective procedures were postponed as a result of the state’s coronavirus outbreak will soon be able to access the treatment they need…. Read More
Which States Are Doing Enough Testing? This Benchmark Helps Settle The Debate
By: Allison Aubrey | NPR
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Widespread testing is key to lifting social distancing and preventing more waves of COVID-19. But how do communities know if they’re doing sufficient testing to stay on top of outbreaks?
West Virginia City Criticized for Plans to Clear Encampment
By: Associated Press
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WHEELING, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia city has responded to a letter from the American Civil Liberties Union that raised concerns with plans to clear a homeless encampment. The… Read More
Pandemic Highlights Importance of Broadband Access
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Much of what’s happening now in Ohio and for the foreseeable future is online, and that’s exposing some serious problems in broadband service across Ohio…. Read More
Bipartisan Deal Reached On $484 Billion More Coronavirus Aid
By: Kelsey Snell | NPR
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Both Republicans and Democrats agreed that a small business program that ran out of money needed a major infusion. Negotiators also added resources for hospitals and testing.
W.Va. School Will Remain Closed for Rest of Year, Due to Coronavirus
By: Kara Leigh Lofton | WVPB
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVPB) — After holding out for weeks on making a decision, Gov. Jim Justice said today that schools will be closed for the rest of the year. The… Read More
Urbana University Closing Campus After Spring Semester, Citing Pandemic Difficulties
By: Adora Namigadde | WOSU
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URBANA, Ohio (WOSU) — Urbana University, a private college in Ohio, announced Tuesday that it will close its physical campus and move classes online after the spring semester ends. It will… Read More
Trump Says He’ll ‘Temporarily Suspend Immigration’ Over Coronavirus Fears
By: Krishnadev Calamur | NPR
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Details of the president’s plan, including to whom it would apply, how long it would last and when it would go into effect, are unclear.
Former Ohio Governors to Join State’s COVID-19 Fight
By: Jennifer Merritt | WVXU
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WVXU) — Two former governors of Ohio – Democrat Richard Celeste and Republican Bob Taft – have agreed to lead a testing strike force team for Ohio to help… Read More
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