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In Reversal, Trump Urges Mask Use, Warns Coronavirus Pandemic Will Get Worse
The solo briefing came as cases of COVID-19 continue to surge in hot spots across the country.
Record Low Mortgage Rates Put More Cash In Pockets, But May Not Boost Economy Much
A historic drop in rates has millions of homeowners refinancing to save money. It’s helping home sales, but it’s not helping the broader economy as much as it would in a normal recession.
Athens Co. Confirms 10 New COVID-19 Cases For July 21
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 284 cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 10 additional cases were confirmed Tuesday. The increase comes after… Read More
Whales Get A Break As Pandemic Creates Quieter Oceans
A drop in shipping traffic is reducing underwater noise, so scientists are listening for how whales and other marine life are responding.
The End Of $600 Unemployment Benefits Will Hit Millions Of Households And The Economy
Millions of Americans who lost jobs during the pandemic are in danger of having their incomes cut for a second time. The sudden halt in payments would be felt in households and throughout the economy.
State Seeks To Build Up PPE Supply With Grant Program
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The state is pumping millions of dollars into the production of more person protective equipment to help people prevent the spread of the coronavirus, which… Read More
Surging Coronavirus Cases Threaten To Derail Reopening In Ohio Valley
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (OVR) — At the Community Farmers Market in Bowling Green, Kentucky, vendors and shoppers are adjusting to the new normal during the coronavirus pandemic. That includes wearing face… Read More
Athens Co. Confirms 6 New COVID-19 Cases For July 20
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 274 cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after additional cases were confirmed Monday. This is the third reported… Read More
DeWine Still Considering Statewide Mask Mandate
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s governor says an order requiring masks to be worn in public may include “a lot more counties” next week as COVID-19 continues to spread in the… Read More
Athens Co. Confirms 10 New COVID-19 Cases For July 18
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 260 cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 10 additional cases were confirmed Saturday. The Athens City-County Health… Read More
Report: More Ohioans In Danger Of Homelessness From COVID-19
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A new report shows before the pandemic hit, only three of the ten most common jobs in Ohio actually paid employees enough to afford… Read More
Health Dept. Says People Misreading Data Leads To COVID-19 Falsehoods
State officials are pushing back against the false claim that COVID-19 cases are being counted more than once. The Ohio Department of Health says this derives from people misreading the… Read More
Athens Co. Confirms 16 New COVID-19 Cases For July 17
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 250 cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 16 additional cases were confirmed Friday. The Athens City-County Health… Read More
Pandemic And Protests Spark Record Gun Sales
About 3 million more guns than usual have been sold since the pandemic started. And nearly half of all the sales appear to be to those buying guns for the first time.
DeWine Vetoes Limit On Penalties For Health Order Breaches
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed a bill Friday, as promised, that would have prohibited criminal penalties for violations of state or local health orders related to… Read More
Many Ohio Teachers Are Apprehensive About Going Back To School
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — As school districts unveil their plans for resuming school this fall, some teachers are anxious about returning to their classrooms. Hilliard City Schools teacher Sherise… Read More
‘Meaningless’ FDA Certificates Are Used To Tout Dubious Face Masks
Companies that made hats, socks and teddy bears have started producing surgical masks to protect people from COVID-19. Some sellers exaggerate their standing with the Food and Drug Administration.
Back-To-School Plans Taking Shape For Athens County Districts
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Athens County, K-12 school administrators and county school boards are deciding how to proceed with the upcoming fall semester…. Read More
Nearly 60% Of Ohio To Be Under Mask Mandate As Virus Spreads
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Gov. Mike DeWine orders nearly 60% of Ohioans to wear a mask in public the day after a statewide address pushing the importance of personal responsibility… Read More
Athens Co. Upgraded To Level 3 On Public Health Advisory System,14 New COVID-19 Cases For July 16
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County is now considered to be in a Level 3 Public Emergency approaching Level 4, according to the Ohio Public Health Advisory System. Gov. Mike… Read More
It’s Nice To Be Rich: Wall Street Is Raking In Profits In The Stock Market
The economy is tanking, with massive layoffs and bankruptcies. But the richest sliver of the country continues to do quite well. The latest evidence: Goldman Sachs said it’s raking in money on trades.
Gov. Mike DeWine: ‘Wear A Mask Every Time You Go Out In Public’
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOSU) — In a special address from the Ohio Statehouse, Gov. Mike DeWine urged all Ohioans to wear face masks no matter where in the state they live,… Read More
White House Strips CDC of Data Collection Role For COVID-19 Hospitalizations
The Trump administration is directing hospitals to use a new platform to report COVID-19 data instead of an existing system at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Facing Loss Of Ohio National Guard Help, Nursing Homes Taking On Testing
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Three quarters of Ohio’s confirmed COVID-19 deaths are from its nursing homes. Nationwide, more than 40% of coronavirus deaths are linked to long term care facilities. The… Read More
Athens Co. Confirms 19 New COVID-19 Cases For July 15
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 220 cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 19 additional cases were confirmed Wednesday. The Athens City-County Health… Read More
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