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A City Wrestled Down An Addiction Crisis. Then Came COVID-19
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — As the COVID pandemic killed more than a half-million Americans, it also quietly inflamed what was before it the country’s greatest public health crisis: addiction. The… Read More
Ohio High Schools Encouraged To Partner With Health Officials For Vaccinations
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The state is calling on local health departments and Ohio school districts to find ways to connect high school students with the COVID-19 vaccine…. Read More
Vaccine Refusal May Put Herd Immunity At Risk, Researchers Warn
One in four Americans say they won’t get a coronavirus vaccine. Researchers say it could keep the nation from reaching a critical tipping point.
Athens Co. Confirms 9 New COVID-19 Cases For April 7
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 4,896 total cases of COVID-19 after nine new cases were reported Wednesday. The Ohio Department of Health confirmed the new cases on… Read More
Amy Acton Will Not Run For U.S. Senate
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Amy Acton, the former state health director, says she will not be running for U.S. Senate in 2022. But the doctor, who rose to… Read More
Athens Co. Adds 1 Death Related To COVID-19, 13 New Cases For April 6
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) —Athens County has now had 54 total deaths related to COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after one was added to the total Tuesday. The county… Read More
Ohio Sets Goal Of Vaccinating Most College Students Before Summer Break
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — More than 50 colleges and universities across Ohio are launching COVID-19 vaccination clinics this week, including all 14 public universities. As Gov. Mike DeWine (R-Ohio)… Read More
Ohio Ending Mass Gathering Ban As Part Of Simplified Health Order
COLUMUBS, Ohio (WOSU) — Ohio is issuing a new, streamlined health order that encompasses its guidance on mass gatherings and other COVID-19 restrictions. Gov. Mike DeWine announced the new order… Read More
Athens Co. Confirms 22 New COVID-19 Cases For April 3-5
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 4,874 total cases of COVID-19 after 22 new cases were reported for Saturday, Sunday and Monday. The Ohio Department of Health… Read More
Ohio Valley Communities Wait For Guidance On COVID Funds
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (OVR) — The American Rescue Plan Act signed into law by President Joe Biden on March 11 provided the nation with a $1.9 trillion economic stimulus, including… Read More
Athens Co. Adds 1 Death Related To COVID-19, 12 New Cases For April 2
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) —Athens County has now had 53 total deaths related to COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after one was added to the total on Friday. The… Read More
Ohio Colleges To Host Mass Vaccination Clinics As COVID-19 Rates Rise
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCPN) — Ohio college students can get the COVID-19 vaccine on campus starting next week, Gov. Mike DeWine said during a Thursday press conference. The state first focused on… Read More
Athens Co. Confirms 15 New COVID-19 Cases For April 1, Remains Level 3
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 4,840 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 15 were reported Thursday. The county also remained at a… Read More
Theory That COVID Came From A Chinese Lab Takes On New Life In Wake Of WHO Report
Some scientists worry the possibility the coronavirus escaped from research facilities hasn’t gotten enough scrutiny. Others say it appears far more likely to have emerged naturally.
Athens Co. Confirms 6 New COVID-19 Cases, Removes 1 For March 31
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 4,825 total cases of COVID-19 after six new cases were reported and one previously confirmed case was removed Wednesday. The Ohio Department… Read More
Pfizer Says COVID-19 Vaccine Shows ‘100% Efficacy’ In Adolescents
Pfizer says it will submit the clinical trial results “as soon as possible” to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and is hoping to start vaccinating children before the next school year.
Athens Co. Confirms 12 New COVID-19 Cases For March 30
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 4,820 total cases of COVID-19 after 12 new cases were reported Tuesday. The Ohio Department of Health confirmed the new cases on… Read More
Many World Leaders Call For Treaty On Future Pandemics
Given a lack of international coordination that has beset the current coronavirus pandemic, whether such a treaty could be reached or adhered to is an open question.
Some West Virginia Schools See Spike In Virus Outbreaks
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Schools in West Virginia’s capital and surrounding Kanawha County reported the most coronavirus outbreaks since the start of the pandemic on Monday. The Kanawha-Charleston Health Department… Read More
Federal Eviction Moratorium Extended Just 2 Days Before Expiration
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is extending an order preventing evictions. It was set to expire this week, which could have displaced staggering numbers of people from their homes.
Athens Co. Confirms 20 New COVID-19 Cases For March 27-29
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 4,808 total cases of COVID-19 after 20 new cases were reported for Saturday, Sunday and Monday. The Ohio Department of Health confirmed… Read More
DOJ Has Charged Nearly 500 With COVID-Related Fraud In The Past Year
A year after the first major coronavirus relief packaged passed, the Justice Department has charged defendants over exploiting loan and unemployment programs, as well as frauds targeting consumers.
Athens Co. Confirms 10 New COVID-19 Cases, Removes 1 For March 26
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 4,788 total cases of COVID-19 after 10 new cases were reported Friday and one previously confirmed case was removed. The Ohio Department… Read More
Ohio Posts List Of Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Sites Not Disclosing Vaccine Info
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — There have been more than 6,900 COVID deaths in Ohio nursing homes – 38% of all the deaths in the state. Now Gov. Mike… Read More
200 Million Shots In 100 Days: Biden Issues New Vaccination Goal
President Biden is doubling his original COVID-19 vaccination goal to 200 million shots in arms by his 100th day in office.
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