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Athens Co. Confirms Nine COVID-19 Cases For September 20
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 597 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after nine cases were confirmed Sunday. The Athens City-County Health… Read More
Ohio Guidelines Discourage Traditional Trick-Or-Treating
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio has released guidelines for Halloween that discourage traditional trick-or-treating. The guidelines provided by the Ohio Department of Health on Friday also strongly recommend that haunted… Read More
Athens Co. Confirms Seven COVID-19 Cases For September 19
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 588 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after seven cases were confirmed Saturday. The Athens City-County Health… Read More
Court Order Keeps Census In Limbo As Counting End Date Looms
After the Trump administration missed a filing deadline for court documents, a judge has ordered the wrap-up of the census to remain on hold, throwing door-knocking efforts further into uncertainty.
Is The U.S. Government Paying Twice For Coronavirus Vaccine?
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — COVID-19 vaccine development continues to be the subject of political jostling, with President Trump contradicting top U.S. health officials regarding timeline and efficacy. The Centers for Disease… Read More
Republican Lawmaker Pushes Bill To Cancel COVID State of Emergency
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A Republican representative who’s been critical of Ohio’s response to coronavirus has proposed a bill to cancel the state of emergency order from March – the foundation… Read More
Athens Co. Confirms 12 COVID-19 Cases For September 18
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 581 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 12 cases were confirmed Friday. The Athens City-County Health… Read More
Ky. Health Officials Suggest Revisions To Food Producer Fee Proposal After Blowback
WASHINGTON, D.C. (OVR) — Kentucky health officials are suggesting revisions to a proposed regulation that would have dramatically increased food safety inspection fees for some small food producers. Department officials said… Read More
Nursing Homes Given Federal Go-Ahead To Allow More Visitors
Nursing homes visitors have been banned since March because of COVID-19. Now the federal agency that regulates the facilities has outlined terms for resuming visits immediately.
Gov. DeWine Explains Why Mask Mandate Isn’t Being Enforced At Political Rallies
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Pictures of people at political rallies in Ohio recently have shown most of them unmasked, in large crowds. The state’s mask mandate has gone… Read More
About 1 In 5 Households In U.S. Cities Miss Needed Medical Care During Pandemic
Some people have skipped care because of finances or fear of the virus, doctors say. Others find medical practices closed to new patients. Many are suffering health consequences, an NPR poll finds.
Athens Co. Remains At Level 2 Public Health Emergency, Confirms 12 COVID-19 Cases For September 17
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County stayed at a Level 2 Public Health Emergency as 12 COVID-19 cases confirmed Thursday brought its total to 569 since the beginning of the… Read More
6 Months Into Pandemic, PPE Shortages Persist
There’s just not enough PPE to satisfy demand. Medics are re-using masks and small practices can’t even find supplies they can afford. Some domestic manufacturers could help, but it’s a risky move.
1 In 6 Ohio Districts Ask To Add Extra Seating For Sports
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Records show that about one in six Ohio school districts asked the state for permission to add additional spectators for fall sporting events. The requests followed… Read More
CDC Director Says COVID-19 Vaccine Likely Won’t Be Widely Available Until Next Year
Emphasizing the continued importance of masks, Robert Redfield said that while first responders may have early access to a vaccine, broader access is not likely for six to nine months after approval.
Athens Co. Confirms 17 COVID-19 Cases For September 16
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 557 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 17 cases were confirmed Wednesday. The Athens City-County Health… Read More
Bipartisan Senate Push To Extend Census Begins Weeks Before Count Is Set To End
A bipartisan Senate bill could solve a scheduling conundrum that is putting the national count, along with the distribution of federal funding and political representation, in serious jeopardy.
Big Ten Will Resume College Football Season In October
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOSU) — Ohio State football is coming back in October. In a reversal from last month, the Big Ten presidents voted unanimously to resume the football season starting the… Read More
DeWine Signs Law Offering Legal Immunity For COVID-Related Lawsuits
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — As he hinted he would, Gov. Mike DeWine has signed a law that will shield first responders, businesses and schools from COVID-19 related lawsuits. It’s… Read More
Ohio COVID-19 Deaths Spike, State Launches Effort to Help Unemployed
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WKSU) — Cuyahoga County has the highest unemployment rate in the state at 12.9%. That statistic has led the state to pilot a new program there to help… Read More
Athens Co. Confirms Eight COVID-19 Cases For September 15
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 540 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after eight cases were confirmed Tuesday. The Athens City-County Health… Read More
Coronavirus Relief Aid Available For Athens Residents
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Athens has close to $100,000 in emergency relief funds to help residents pay their utility bills or their rent or mortgage payments. Because… Read More
Top Leaders In Ohio Senate Under Quarantine After One Tests Positive for COVID-19
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Sen. Bob Peterson (R-Washington Court House), the Ohio Senate President Pro Tempore, has tested positive for COVID-19. Peterson, along with Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina)… Read More
Bid By Ohio’s Secretary Of State To Make Ballots Postage Paid Is Rejected
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A panel of lawmakers has shot down a request by Ohio’s Republican Secretary of State that would have allowed his office to pay for postage… Read More
Athens Co. Confirms 24 COVID-19 Cases For September 14
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 532 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 24 cases were confirmed Monday. The Athens City-County Health… Read More
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