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Athens Co. Confirms Second Positive Case of COVID-19
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Another positive case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Athens County. The Athens City-County Health Department confirmed the second case on Saturday, March 28. The first case… Read More
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Ohioans Experiencing Homelessness Face Special Challenges During Coronavirus Pandemic
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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The more than 10,000 people in Ohio identified as homeless are already at a higher risk for catching communicable diseases but the coronavirus pandemic is making matters worse. Advocates for the… Read More
![President Trump signs the CARES act, a $2 trillion rescue package to provide economic relief amid the coronavirus outbreak, at the Oval Office of the White House on Friday.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/gettyimages-1208433470-1-f63c39aca222f328765d59614bb59f74949de9bf-scaled-e1585345702186-900x422.jpg)
President Trump Signs $2 Trillion Coronavirus Rescue Package Into Law
By: Claudia Grisales | Kelsey Snell | Susan Davis | Barbara Sprunt | NPR
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The CARES Act offers relief to state and local governments, individuals, small and large businesses, and hospitals affected by the coronavirus crisis.
![Traffic is light on East First Street after the new restrictions went into effect at midnight as the coronavirus pandemic spreads on March 20, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a statewide stay at home order for Californias 40 million residents except for necessary activities in order to slow the spread of COVID-19.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/gettyimages-1207851481-20be3580c31544e7f6d13ad4b3d0331f1699b7c1-scaled-e1585322988563-900x422.jpg)
Experts Say The U.S. Needs A National Shutdown ASAP — But Differ On What Comes Next
By: Nurith Aizenman | NPR
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Leading public health experts argue that all U.S. states should have residents stay at home for several weeks to slow the coronavirus. But what needs to happen after the lockdowns are lifted?
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Medical Supply Donation Program Established in Ross and Pike Counties
By: Cheri Russo
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CHILLICOTHE, OH (WOUB) — Businesses and community members in Ross and Pike counties now have several ways to help local health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. People can donate… Read More
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UMWA Wants More Coronavirus Protections for Coal Miners
By: Brittany Patterson | Ohio Valley ReSource
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The United Mine Workers of America is asking federal regulators to set uniform, enforceable guidelines to help protect coal miners from contracting COVID-19. In a letter dated Tuesday, March 24, UMWA President… Read More
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Ohio Now Releasing Daily Numbers on Coronavirus Testing in Prisons
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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Seventeen people have been tested for coronavirus in five Ohio prisons – 13 results were negative and the rest are pending, and those inmates are in isolation. Those numbers come… Read More
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Wood County, W.Va. Confirms Second Positive Case of COVID-19
By: Aaron Payne
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PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WOUB) — The Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department (MOVHD) confirmed a second positive case of COVID-19 in Wood County, West Virginia on Thursday, March 26. Both are being treated… Read More
![A box to drop off absentee ballots sits in the parking lot of the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections in Cleveland.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/cuyahoga_county_boe_vote_drop_box_-_credit_kasler-e1585263370395-900x422.jpeg)
Lawmakers Extend Primary Absentee Voting, But Not Date Of Primary
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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The bill that made some changes across state law related to coronavirus also set a new ending for the Ohio primary, after polling places were shut down just hours before election… Read More
![A triage tent set outside one of Brumage’s community health centers in Kanawha County, West Virginia.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/covid-hosp-close-tent-e1585262144414-900x422.jpg)
Ohio Valley Facing Pandemic With a Health System Hollowed Out by Hospital Closures
As new cases of coronavirus mount in the Ohio Valley, health officials are bracing for an onslaught of patients and what could be unprecedented demand for beds, medical staff and… Read More
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Muskingum County Resident Tests Positive for COVID-19
By: Aaron Payne
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — A resident of Muskingum County has been reported to be the first in the county to test positive for COVID-19. The Muskingum County Joint Unified Command Center… Read More
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3.3 Million File For Unemployment Claims, Shattering Records
By: Jim Zarroli | Avie Schneider | NPR
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A record number of Americans filed for unemployment benefits for the first time last week as the coronavirus hammered the economy. It’s nearly five times the levels seen during the Great Recession.
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What’s in the Federal Coronavirus Package for You? $1,200 Checks And More
By: Danielle Kurtzleben | NPR
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Congress has announced agreement on a $2 trillion economic relief package for the effects of COVID-19. Most households will get a relief check, and unemployment insurance has been greatly expanded.
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Athens Co. Confirms First Positive Case of COVID-19
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The first positive case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Athens County. The Athens City-County Health Department said the person is currently in isolation at home… Read More
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Tech Team Working on Ohio Unemployment Website
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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State officials say they are putting every resource they have into ramping up Ohio’s unemployment compensation website. The site has been crashing due to the massive influx in requests. The unemployment compensation… Read More
![Senators are spaced apart for session. They're dressed casually at the suggestion of leadership, which noted that business attire may not be laundered as often as casual clothing.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/senate_coronavirus_session_-_credit_kasler-e1585228447214-900x422.jpeg)
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
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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
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Athens Co. Health Commissioner Orders Public Bodies to Conduct Meetings Online
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Dr. James Gaskell, Athens City-County Health Commissioner, is ordering all public bodies in the county to “make best efforts” to conduct their business digitally as a… Read More
![Gov. Mike DeWine speaks at his daily coronavirus press conference on March 20. Behind him are Lt. Gov. Jon Husted and Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_4379-e1585165269124-900x422.jpg)
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
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PetSmart Designates Shopping Hours for Seniors and Immune-Compromised Customers
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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PHOENIX, Ariz. (WOUB) — PetSmart announced it is designating shopping hours two days a week for seniors and other people at risk for contracting the novel coronavirus. These hours will… Read More
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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
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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
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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
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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
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CORRECTION: Glouster Utility Customers Make Payments – Avoid March 23 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
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