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How to Support Ohio University Students Impacted by COVID-19 Outbreak
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University is collecting funds to give financial support to students who may be affected by the novel coronavirus outbreak. All students are encouraged not to… Read More
OhioHealth Implements Visitor Restrictions, Requests Public Help to Fight Coronavirus Spread
By: WOUB News TeamBy: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — OhioHealth, which owns Athens’ O’Bleness and 27 other hospitals in Ohio, has implemented visitor restrictions at all of its locations as a precaution to the coronavirus… Read More
Athens K-12 Schools To Begin Remote Instruction and Meal Deliveries
By: Claudia Cisneros
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens City School District (ACSD) is working on a plan to begin meal deliveries to K-12 students starting Monday, March 23 and online classes beginning… Read More
Health Department Orders Elective Procedures Canceled
By: Gabe Rosenberg | WOSU
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOSU) — Ohio’s Department of Health will issue a public health order telling medical centers to stop all elective surgeries and other procedures, in an effort to free… Read More
Dollar General Dedicates First Hour of Day to Senior Shoppers, Adjusts Closing Hours
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Dollar General’s national office announced it plans to dedicate the first hour of each day to senior customers, and will adjust store hours, beginning Tuesday. Senior… Read More
Gov. DeWine Closing Polls Through Public Health Order
By: Gabe Rosenberg | WOSU
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOSU) — Gov. Mike DeWine says Ohio’s primary election Tuesday will not take place after all. After a Franklin County judge denied an attempt to delay the election… Read More
Athens County Government Closed to Public Traffic; Some Employees Working From Home
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(UPDATE 3/17 at 4 p.m.) As a result of the Athens City/County Health Department Directive, the Athens County Administrative Offices will be closed to walk in public traffic until further… Read More
City of Athens, Ohio University Will Not Permit any Fest Events Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Officials in Athens have said they will not allow any “fest” events to take place this year due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. According to a… Read More
Food Distributions Scheduled in Athens County in Response to COVID-19 Need
ATHENS, OH (WOUB) –Two mobile food distributions will be held in Athens County this week in response to local need after the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The Southeast Ohio Foodbank, a… Read More
Judge Denies Request To Delay Primary Election Until June 2
By: Gabe Rosenberg | WOSU
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Updated, Tuesday, March 16, 7:11 p.m. A Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Judge has ruled against a temporary restraining order that would have delayed Ohio’s primary election until June… Read More
Adena Health System Opens COVID-19 Screening Clinic and Hotline
CHILLICOTHE, OH (WOUB) – Adena Health System is responding to the (COVID-19) outbreak by opening a screening clinic and phone hotline to help address all issues related to the respiratory… Read More
Athens County Board of Developmental Disabilities Institutes Complete Closure
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Beginning Monday, March 16 until further notice: · Beacon School, PersonnelPlus, Integrate Athens, Early Intervention, and the Service & Support Administration office will all be closed… Read More
3-week School Closure Begins; Election Day Prep Underway
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio is making final preparations for the Tuesday primary as the coronavirus pandemic spreads. Secretary of State Frank LaRose has ordered curbside absentee ballot drop-off stations… Read More
Fed Cuts Rates To Near Zero As Coronavirus Rips Through Economy
By: Avie Schneider | NPR
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The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate to near zero — a dramatic move not seen since the depths of the 2008 financial crisis. President Trump — who has slammed the Fed — praised the move.
Caution Marks Services at Athens County’s Largest Church
By: Tim Sharp
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ALBANY, Ohio (WOUB) – “Welcome to the church of no contact,” quipped Matthew Morris as he entered Christ Community Wesleyan Church near Albany on Sunday. The church, which normally welcomes… Read More
WATCH: White House Coronavirus Task Force Holds News Conference
By: Roberta Rampton | Bobby Allyn | NPR
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Updated at 6:19 p.m. ET The Trump administration said on Sunday that starting this week, labs across the country will be able to process coronavirus screenings of up to 4,000… Read More
DeWine Closes Restaurants And Bars In Ohio Indefinitely
By: Nick Houser | Gabe Rosenberg | WOSU
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOSU) — Gov. Mike DeWine has closed all the state’s bars and dine-in restaurants until further notice, starting at 9 p.m. Sunday. Restaurants will still be allowed to… Read More
Flattening A Pandemic’s Curve: Why Staying Home Now Can Save Lives
By: Maria Godoy | NPR
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From school closures to event cancellations, the disruptions are real — and vital. It’s all to slow the spread of coronavirus so hospitals don’t get so overwhelmed that they can’t treat the sickest.
Resources for Athens County Residents who Need Food or Want to Help Neighbors
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) —The spread of the novel coronavirus spurred Ohio Governor Mike DeWine to order colleges, universities, and K-12 schools to close. An estimated 29 percent of Athens County… Read More
President Trump Declares National Emergency Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic
By: Franco Ordoñez | Brian Naylor | NPR
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The move frees up $50 billion for states to deal with the crisis. President Trump also announced a partnership with Google to expand testing to people who need it.
Coronavirus School Closures Send Teachers, Parents Scrambling To Adjust
By: Becca Schimmel | Sydney Boles | Ohio Valley ReSource
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School systems across the Ohio Valley are responding to the coronavirus pandemic by canceling face-to-face classes and extending spring breaks. That’s left teachers, administrators and parents scrambling to meet the… Read More
Ohio University Moves to Online-Only Classes for the Remainder of Spring Semester
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University has made the decision to move to distance learning for the remainder of the spring semester at all campuses and locations. The move was… Read More
Two Cases of COVID-19 Confirmed in Belmont County
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ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio — Two cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Belmont County. According to the Belmont County Health Department, a husband and wife in their 50’s tested positive… Read More
Athens County Polling Sites Prepare for Coronavirus Concerns
By: Claudia Cisneros
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Voters in Athens County are being assured their polling locations will be safe when they go vote Tuesday. Director Debbie Quivey of the Athens County Board… Read More
West Virginia Governor Closes Schools Amid Virus Threat
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Gov. Jim Justice has shuttered schools statewide in response to the coronavirus pandemic, even though West Virginia is one of the last states in America without… Read More
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