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West Virginia Governor Closes Schools Amid Virus Threat
By: Associated Press
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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
Athens Senior Center Weighs Continued Operations
By: WOUB Staff reports
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens Senior Center will close on Monday, March 16 while the staff meets to plan whether to change its schedule. The center is challenged by… Read More
Athens Uptown Businesses Concerned About Coronavirus Impact
By: Claudia Cisneros
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — As the coronavirus spread continues, the impact on the economy is still hard to gauge. But businesses in Uptown Athens are already concerned. Ohio University announced… Read More
Ohio Players Get in One Last Run After MAC Tourney Canceled
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CLEVELAND (AP) — Ohio got in one last run after its season ended. The Bobcats were on the floor warming up to play Akron when the Mid-American Conference basketball tournament… Read More
Ohio University Changes Plan, Extends Spring Break Until March 22
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University is extending spring break until Sunday, March 22 as students, faculty, and staff prepare for a transition to online classes and the university tries… Read More
MAC Tournament, all NCAA sporting events canceled
CLEVELAND, OH — The 2020 Mid-American Conference tournament has officially been canceled and while the decision comes as a disappointment for MAC Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher, the decision was ultimately about… Read More
After Drop in Number of Blood Drives, Red Cross Needs Donors in Southeast Ohio
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Colleges, universities, and K-12 schools are cancelling events nationwide due to the novel coronavirus, which means fewer opportunities for the American Red Cross to hold blood… Read More
Several Polling Locations Change in Southeast Ohio Due to Coronavirus
By: WOUB News Team
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced several polling places will be moved due to the threat of COVID-19 in the state. LaRose has directed all… Read More
Gov. DeWine Announces Three-Week “Spring Break” Extension for K-12 Schools
By: WOUB News Team
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — will be extending spring break for all K-12 schools for three weeks starting at the close of school Monday, according to Gov. Mike DeWine. He made the… Read More
BREAKING: MAC Basketball Tournaments Cancelled Over Coronavirus Concerns
By: Taylor Jedrzejek
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CLEVELAND, Ohio — Mid-American Conference commissioner Jon Steinbrecher announced early Thursday afternoon that the remainder of the conference tournament will be cancelled. “We have been meeting all morning with our… Read More
MAC Tournament: Coronavirus’ Impact on Players and Fans
By: Thomas Garverick
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CLEVELAND, OH — The Coronavirus has altered sporting events across the country — limiting or eliminating spectators at tournament games. The question is how nearly empty arenas would impact the… Read More
WATCH: Trump Addresses Nation After Novel Coronavirus Deemed Pandemic
By: PBS NewsHour | AP
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is quickly unveiling a coronavirus aid package while President Donald Trump is considering a national disaster declaration and new travel advisories as Washington raced Wednesday to… Read More
Athens Health Commissioner Emphasizes Social Distancing, Hand-Washing to Stay Healthy
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County’s top health official says avoiding major public events and washing your hands properly are two important ways to prevent getting sick from flu or… Read More
2 W.Va. Universities Pushing Learning Online Over Coronavirus
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia’s two major universities are temporarily eliminating face-to-face instruction and extending their spring breaks as they continue to monitor the threat of the new coronavirus… Read More
Alexander Local School District Cancels Classes Through March 29 as a Coronavirus Precaution
By: WOUB News Team
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ALBANY, Ohio (WOUB) — Alexander Local Schools will be closed to students from March 16-March 29 in response to three confirmed cases of coronavirus in Ohio. According to a release… Read More
Marietta College Moves to Online-Only Classes
By: WOUB News Team
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MARIETTA, Ohio (WOUB) — Marietta College has moved to online-only classes until further notice, after Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s recommendation that all colleges and universities suspend in-person instruction. Faculty will… Read More
Dow Bounces Back, Jumping More Than 1,100 Points After Market’s Terrible Day
By: Avie Schneider | NPR
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Stock indexes rose nearly 5% after the market’s worst day since 2008. The jump followed President Trump’s call for a payroll tax cut and other steps to help the economy amid the coronavirus epidemic.
Athens City Schools Suspends Instruction For Two Weeks
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens City Schools will be closed to students from March 16-March 30 in response to three confirmed cases of coronavirus in Ohio, according to Superintendent Tom… Read More
Ohio University Moves to Online-Only Classes, Advises Students to Stay Home
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University is suspending in-person instruction on all campuses and locations until at least March 30 and advises any students who traveled over spring break not… Read More
Know How to Get Tested for Coronavirus in Athens
By: Claudia Cisneros
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – As the race to contain the coronavirus in the US continues public officials are prioritizing who gets tested. Athens County has not had any confirmed cases… Read More
Shawnee State University Investigating Three Suspected Coronavirus Cases
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio (WOUB) — Three Shawnee State University students are being tested for coronavirus (COVID-19) after traveling outside the country over spring break, the university announced. The students, their roommates,… Read More
Local Catholic Churches Directed to Suspend Handshakes, Distribution of Wine
By: WOUB News Team
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STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — The Diocese of Steubenville is asking churches to suspend distributing wine during the Eucharist and allowing handshakes during the sign of peace for public health reasons…. Read More
Dow Dives 1,900 Points, NYSE Halts Trading As Stock Indexes Plummet
By: Avie Schneider | NPR
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New York Stock Exchange trading was halted temporarily after indexes plunged 7% in reaction to Saudi Arabia’s oil price cut amid increasing fears over the coronavirus epidemic’s economic impact.
Coronavirus in Ohio: Officials Confirm First Three Cases Of COVID-19
By: Gabe Rosenberg | WOSU
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Gov. Mike DeWine on Monday declared a state of emergency after the first three cases of novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, were identified in the state. DeWine announced that three Ohioans… Read More
Ohio Sets Coronavirus Testing Protocols to ‘Maximize Resources’
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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The state now has the ability to conduct tests for COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus. Due to limited resources the state has created a protocol to determine who… Read More
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