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O’Bleness Puts Up Outside Tent to Prepare for Possible COVID-19 Patients
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — In an effort to help prevent the spread of coronavirus and to get ready for imminent patients in Athens, O’Bleness Emergency Department erected a screening tent… Read More
First COVID-19 Death Reported in Gallia County
GALLIPOLIS, OH (WOUB) — The Gallia County Health Department is reporting the county’s first death related to COVID-19. The department confirmed the news on its Facebook page Tuesday in a… Read More
Fairfield County Confirms First COVID-19 Case
LANCASTER, Ohio – Fairfield County reported its first positive case of the Coronavirus Tuesday. According to a news release from the Fairfield County Health Department (FDH), the person is being… Read More
DeWine Orders Cuts in State Spending in Advance of Hit from Coronavirus
The number of deaths from COVID-19 doubled from yesterday – going from three deaths announced Sunday to six today. And Gov. Mike DeWine has issued several orders to state government… Read More
CORRECTED: Glouster Water and Electric Customers Pay Bills, Avoid Shutoffs
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
Kroger Adds Special Shopping Hours for High-Risk Customers in W. Va. and Parts of Ohio
ROANOKE, Va. (WOUB) — Kroger stores in most of West Virginia and parts of eastern Ohio will have designated shopping hours for seniors and other customers at high risk of… Read More
Federal Reserve Unveils ‘Extensive New Measures’ To Bolster U.S. Economy
Seven U.S. states are now reporting 1,000 or more cases of COVID-19, and experts believe the number of infected people will rise further as testing becomes more available
Anxiety In Appalachian Coal Country: First The Mines Closed, Then Came Coronavirus
As the economic fallout from the coronavirus continues to reshape our lives, small-town business owners are worried about the future. Whitesburg, Kentucky — a town already struggling from the decline… Read More
Order Coming to Limit Prescriptions of Drugs Touted as COVID-19 Treatments
Gov. Mike DeWine says the state is limiting prescriptions of two drugs used for malaria and rheumatoid arthritis, after interest in those drugs spiked when President Trump tweeted out that… Read More
Coronavirus Aid Bill In Limbo After Procedural Vote Fails
The Senate is hoping for a vote on Monday, but congressional leaders said on Sunday they have yet to reach agreement on what would be the largest bill yet in response to the outbreak.
DeWine Issues “Stay At Home” Order, Exempting Essential Businesses
While saying it’s an “absolutely crucial time”, Gov. Mike DeWine said he’s issuing an order for all Ohioans to stay at home starting at 11:59pm Monday – what’s being called… Read More
Marietta Confirms First Positive Test for COVID-19
MARIETTA, Ohio (WOUB) — Officials in Marietta, Ohio confirmed the first positive case of COVID-19 in the city on Sunday, March 22. According to a release from the Marietta/Belpre City Health… Read More
Controversy Over Whether Order Stopping Elective Surgery Applies to Abortion Clinics
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is ordering abortion clinics to stop all non-essential procedures. Those facilities are fighting back, saying their services are essential. Yost sent letters to Planned Parenthood of… Read More
Three COVID-19 Deaths In Ohio; New Orders Issued
COLUMBUS, Ohio — There are now three deaths related to coronavirus in Ohio. Gov. Mike DeWine is opening the state’s emergency operating center, shutting down centers serving people with disabilities… Read More
In Weighing Business Closures, DeWine Says He’s Prioritizing Safety Over Economy
Ohio has seen its first confirmed death caused by COVID-19. Now Gov. Mike DeWine is ordering senior centers to close as he evaluates the potential shutdown of other businesses. Throughout… Read More
White House Update: Coronavirus Supply Effort And New Border Restrictions
The coronavirus task force insisted progress is being made as concerns over shortages mount, and officials emphasized current social distancing guidelines. Here are the briefing highlights.
Most Ohio Kroger Stores to Begin Special Shopping Hours for Seniors and Other High-Risk Customers
WESTERVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — Kroger stores in most of Ohio will dedicate time for seniors and other customers at high risk for contracting the novel coronavirus to shop. This does… Read More
State Confirms First Death From COVID-19
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOSU) — Gov. Mike DeWine announced Friday that Mark Wagoner, Sr. is the first person to die from COVID-19 in Ohio. Wagoner had recently traveled to California. “We… Read More
Tax Deadline Extended to July 15 Over Coronavirus Pandemic
“All taxpayers and businesses will have this additional time to file and make payments without interest or penalties,” Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Friday.
Coronavirus Emergency Sparks Demand for Caretakers
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The coronavirus pandemic has sparked a demand for caretakers who assist people with disabilities. Arian Smedley, Assistant Superintendent for the Athens County Board of Developmental Disabilities… Read More
Athens City K-12 May See Delay in Start of Remote Classes
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens City School District may see a delay in the start of remote classes because of internet access. Online classes had been set to begin March… Read More
Intelligence Chairman Raised Virus Alarms Weeks Ago, Secret Recording Shows
Sen. Richard Burr issued a warning at a private event weeks ago to prepare for dire effects from the coronavirus, going further than his more public comments, according to a recording obtained by NPR.
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