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Domestic Violence Victims Urged to Text if They Can’t Call During Lockdown
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Domestic violence victims are being urged to text rather than calling the help lines during the Stay at Home order in Ohio due to the coronavirus… Read More
Coronavirus Straining Financial Resources of Ohio Valley Hospitals
MURRAY, Ky. (OVR) — As coronavirus cases continue to increase throughout the Ohio Valley, rural hospitals are preparing for a potential surge of COVID-19 patients. But as they do so,… Read More
Video Meeting Platform Zoom Addresses Criticisms as it Sees Explosive Growth in Users
Zoom’s founder and CEO addressed some of the company’s growing pains as the service saw an unexpected surge in the number of users when people began socially distancing due to COVID-19.
Summer Classes at Ohio University Move to Remote Instruction
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University announced that there will be no in-person summer classes due to the coronavirus pandemic. Provost Elizabeth Sayrs made the announcement in an email sent out… Read More
Ohio Considering Statewide Protocols for Nurses, Doctors
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton says the state could be looking at issuing protocols for all hospital staff in order to… Read More
How to Vote-By-Mail in Ohio’s Extended Primary
Ohio lawmakers created the new vote-by-mail timeline after in-person voting on Election Day was canceled over coronavirus concerns but voter rights advocates fear the deadline of April 28 still does… Read More
Government Works To Begin Disbursing Loans And Payments Amid Record Unemployment
At a White House briefing Thursday, officials vowed that some of the first systems for loans or payments would be up and running as soon as Friday.
Stimulus Cash Payments May Take Up To 20 Weeks To Reach Some Americans
This time frame is longer than the estimate that Treasury Secretary Mnuchin gave when he negotiated the program for cash payments with congressional leaders.
Ohio’s Attorney General Explains His Definition of an Essential Business
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Hobby Lobby stores in Ohio are closed now after Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost sent the company a cease and desist letter. The company had… Read More
Ohio Valley Unemployment Claims Soar to Nearly 400,000 Amid Pandemic Shutdown
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (OVR) — Claims for unemployment insurance soared around the Ohio Valley region as nearly 400,000 people in Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia sought help amid the economic freeze… Read More
DeWine Extends Stay-At-Home Order Until May 1
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOSU) — Ohio Department of Health director Amy Acton signed the order Thursday at the state’s daily coronavirus press conference. The original March 22 order only extended to this coming… Read More
9 Out Of 10 Children Are Out Of School Worldwide. What Now?
Recovery will take years, and other lessons from “education in emergencies” around the world.
Guernsey County Confirms First Positive Case of COVID-19
CAMBRIDGE, Ohio (WOUB) — Guernsey County has confirmed the first positive case of COVID-19 in the county. The Cambridge-Guernsey County Health Department said in a release it was notified about the… Read More
Ross County Reports Four Total Confirmed Cases of COVID-19
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (WOUB) — Ross County now has four total positive cases of COVID-19. The Ross County Health District confirmed additional cases on Thursday, April 2, in a press release. The… Read More
Nearly 10 Million Filed For Unemployment In Last 2 Weeks
The staggering number of people claiming jobless benefits set a new record for the second week in a row. Much of the country has been ordered to stay at home, bringing the economy to a lurching halt.
Ohio Offers Appalachian Businesses Loan Help During COVID-19 Disruption
NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — Small businesses in Ohio’s Appalachian counties may receive help offsetting losses due to the state’s attempts to slow the spread of COVID-19. JobsOhio is infusing Appalachian… Read More
Ohio Gets Medical Supplies from Feds, but Says They Won’t be Enough
Ohio has gotten all that it’s likely to get from the National Strategic Stockpile of medical supplies – a plane dropped off gowns, gloves, coveralls, face shields, surgical masks and… Read More
How the COVID-19 Pandemic is Affecting Hospitals in Athens and Hocking Counties
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The state of Ohio has asked all hospitals to cancel elective surgeries, which could put strain on rural hospitals’ finances. The chief nursing officer at OhioHealth… Read More
Justice Department Looking Into Senator’s Stock Sell-Off
Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Richard Burr sold off a large amount of stocks before the coronavirus market crash. The FBI will assess whether he was motivated by nonpublic information.
State Mulls Over Its Next Move in Fight Over Abortion Clinics
Earlier this week, a federal judge temporarily ruled Ohio cannot force abortion clinics to close under the coronavirus order banning elective, non-essential surgery. Now, the state is considering its next move. Ohio… Read More
Hospitals Banned from Sending COVID-19 Tests to Private Labs
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOSU) — Ohio Department of Health director Amy Acton signed an order Wednesday that bans hospitals from sending COVID-19 tests to private labs. Gov. Mike DeWine announced the order… Read More
Perry County Reports Second Case of COVID-19
NEW LEXINGTON, Ohio (WOUB) — The second positive case of COVID-19 in Perry County has been confirmed. The patient is a 72-year-old man who is now in isolation, according to Perry… Read More
It’s The 1st Of The Month. Renters Are In A Much Tougher Spot Than Homeowners
The government ordered lenders to let homeowners skip payments if they lost income due to the coronavirus. But landlords can require renters to pay even if they’ve lost their job. And many are.
With Coronavirus Peak Looming, West Virginia Delays Primary Election Until June 9
With cases of the coronavirus expected to spike in West Virginia in the coming weeks, the state will delay its primary election. Gov. Jim Justice made the announcement at a Wednesday… Read More
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