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The Grammys are postponed and Sundance is moved online because of omicron surge
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — It’s official. The 64th annual Grammy Awards are postponed and the Sundance Film Festival has been moved online. A joint statement on Wednesday by the Recording… Read More
Ohio University races to test returning students as COVID-19 cases surge
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University is expecting a big surge in COVID-19 cases but remains committed to in-person instruction when classes resume Monday. Dr. Gillian Ice, who oversees the… Read More
Things seem grim now. But America’s COVID situation could get better in 6-8 weeks
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Things might seem pretty grim on the pandemic front right now. The U.S. is only a few days into the third calendar year of the pandemic… Read More
92 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County for Jan. 5
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 9,385 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 92 additional cases were reported Wednesday. The Ohio Department… Read More
The CDC now recommends Pfizer boosters after 5 months, down from 6
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — People who were initially immunized with two shots of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine should receive a booster shot after five months, rather than six, according to… Read More
72 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County for Jan. 4
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 9,293 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 72 additional cases were reported Tuesday. The Ohio Department of… Read More
Officials are determined to keep schools open, despite omicron
Updated January 3, 2022 at 7:05 PM ET WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — As the coronavirus pandemic slides into a fifth school semester, there is less appetite than ever among U.S…. Read More
These are the numbers health officials are watching at this point in the pandemic
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — The U.S. is now averaging more than 400,000 new COVID-19 cases a day. This comes after a week where new case counts shattered the previous day’s… Read More
Rob Portman tests positive for COVID-19
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOSU) — U.S. Senator Rob Portman said on Tuesday he has tested positive for COVID-19. A statement emailed this morning said the Republican took an at-home test before… Read More
There are nearly 19,000 new cases of COVID recorded in Ohio in the past 24 hours
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The Ohio Department of Health reports 18,942 Ohioans have tested positive for probable or confirmed cases during the past day. This is one… Read More
6 questions for politics in 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — From control of Congress and the strength of the Biden presidency to potential Jan. 6 committee revelations and the future of abortion rights, there’s a lot… Read More
Two COVID-related deaths have been reported in Athens County, along with 179 new cases for Dec. 31-Jan. 3
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 104 total deaths related to COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after two were added to the total Monday. The county… Read More
Judge blocks COVID vaccine mandate for Head Start program
MONROE, La. (AP) — A Louisiana federal judge has ruled that President Joe Biden cannot require teachers in the Head Start early education program to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The… Read More
FDA authorizes a Pfizer booster shot for children ages 12 to 15
Updated January 3, 2022 at 10:41 AM ET WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — The Food and Drug Administration has authorized the use of a Pfizer-BioNTech booster in adolescents 12 to 15… Read More
48 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County for Dec. 30
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 9,042 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 48 new cases were reported for Thursday. The Ohio Department… Read More
Ohio hospitals ask schools to keep or bring back mask mandates to help with soaring COVID numbers
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The state hit a record for COVID hospitalizations yesterday, and medical professionals are now battling the fast-spreading omicron variant while still dealing with the… Read More
Understanding the new CDC guidelines for those exposed to, or suffering from, COVID-19
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now recommends a shorter isolation period for COVID-19 patients, from 10 days to five — if asymptomatic — followed… Read More
The U.S. sees rise in pediatric COVID patients as WHO warns of global ‘tsunami’ of cases
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — The World Health Organization is warning of a global “tsunami” of COVID cases as the omicron surge builds on the delta wave. The Centers for Disease… Read More
More Ohio National Guard members are being deployed to help with the COVID pandemic
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Wednesday marked the highest daily average for new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 during the pandemic as 20,320 Ohioans have tested positive over… Read More
It’s time to recalculate your COVID ‘risk budget.’ Here’s how
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — After two years of this pandemic we’ve gotten the hang of a few things, like wearing a mask in crowds and washing our hands frequently. Vaccines… Read More
34 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County for Dec. 29
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 8,994 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 34 new cases were reported for Wednesday. The Ohio Department… Read More
From the Capitol riot to abortion rights, here are the top political stories of 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — This year was supposed to be one of recovery, but it has been far from that. It began with the insurrection at the Capitol, a second… Read More
New CDC isolation guidelines raise concerns among health experts
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — More than 200,000 people are testing positive for COVID-19 in the U.S. each day. Until this week, a positive test meant you should stay home for… Read More
88 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County for Dec. 24-27
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 8,921 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 88 new cases were reported for Friday, Saturday, Sunday and… Read More
36 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County for Dec. 23
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 8,833 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 36 new cases were reported Thursday. The Ohio Department of… Read More
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