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Free COVID tests and treatments no longer free for uninsured, as funding runs out
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — The first real-world consequences of dwindling federal COVID-19 funds have started to be felt in recent days. Coronavirus tests for uninsured patients are no longer free… Read More
Ohio’s health leaders say not to panic but prepare for another COVID variant
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Get those at-home rapid test kits ready. Make sure you are current on your COVID vaccines and boosters. Those are just a couple of… Read More
Two COVID-related deaths have been reported in Athens County, along with 46 new cases for March 18-24
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 137 total deaths related to COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after two were added to the total Thursday. The county… Read More
Masks requirements dropped for Ohio University campuses in CDC “Low” level communities
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Ohio University is aligning its masking policy further with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendations, per an announcement from the University on Thursday afternoon…. Read More
Evidence grows that vaccines lower the risk of getting long COVID
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — The chance of even a mild case of COVID-19 turning into a long-term, debilitating medical condition is one of the greatest fears of Americans trying to… Read More
Moderna seeks FDA authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine for children under 6
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Moderna is hoping to get the green light to administer a pediatric, low-dose COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 6 months to under 6 years of age,… Read More
One COVID-related death has been reported in Athens County, along with 30 new cases for March 14-17
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 135 total deaths related to COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after one was added to the total Thursday. The county… Read More
The White House says it’s running out of money to cover COVID tests and vaccines
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Next week, the White House says it will start to wind down a COVID-19 program that pays to test, treat and vaccinate people who don’t have… Read More
With child nutrition waivers expiring, school leaders fear kids will go hungry
Ohio Valley ReSource · With child nutrition waivers expiring, school leaders fear kids will go hungry MAYFIELD, Ky. (OVR) — Pizza is on the menu at Mayfield High School, a… Read More
Two years ago schools shut down around the world. These are the biggest impacts
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Two years ago this month, schools closed their doors in 185 countries. According to UNESCO, roughly 9 out of 10 schoolchildren worldwide were out of school…. Read More
More than half of Athens County has completed the COVID-19 vaccination process as of March 13
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A little more than half of Athens County residents have completed the COVID-19 vaccination process as of Sunday, according to the Ohio Department of Health. A… Read More
Three COVID-related deaths have been reported in Athens County, along with new cases for March 11
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 134 total deaths related to COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after three were added to the total Friday. The county… Read More
Four new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County for March 10
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 14,385 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after four additional cases were reported Thursday. The Ohio Department… Read More
Ohio is changing the way it reports COVID-19 data as the state heads into an endemic
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The Ohio Department of Health is changing the way it reports data on its COVID website. Agency Director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff said the changes… Read More
Americans are stuck in unhealthy pandemic habits. Here’s how to reboot
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — The early days of lockdown restrictions had a profound effect on people’s daily lives. Alcohol sales skyrocketed, physical activity dropped off sharply, and “comfort eating” led… Read More
15 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County for March 9
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 14,381 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 15 additional cases were reported Wednesday. The Ohio Department… Read More
Researcher finds ‘stunning’ rate of COVID among deer. Here’s what it means for humans
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Between October and December of last year, researchers swabbed the noses of 93 dead deer from across Pennsylvania. Nearly a fifth of the animals tested positive… Read More
One COVID-related death has been reported in Athens County, along with 14 new cases for March 8
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 131 total deaths related to COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after one was added to the total Tuesday. The county… Read More
12 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County for March 5-7
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 14,353 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 12 additional cases were reported for Saturday, Sunday and… Read More
Four COVID-related deaths have been reported in Athens County, along with 10 new cases for March 4
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 130 total deaths related to COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after four were added to the total Friday. The county… Read More
Biden wants more COVID relief funds. The GOP wants to know where previous relief went
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — The White House has asked Congress to approve an additional $22.5 billion to support the nation’s pandemic response. But Republicans in the deeply divided Senate have… Read More
11 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County for March 3
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 14,332 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 11 additional cases were reported Thursday. The Ohio Department… Read More
17 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County for March 2
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 14,321 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 17 additional cases were reported Wednesday. The Ohio Department… Read More
Two COVID-related deaths have been reported in Athens County, along with 14 new cases for March 1
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 126 total deaths related to COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after two were added to the total Tuesday. The county… Read More
Ohio University loosens masking requirements after City of Athens indoor mask mandate expires
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Masks will no longer be required in most non-classroom public spaces on Ohio University campuses in counties with low or medium COVID-19 community levels, effective immediately…. Read More
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