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COVID-19 Testing Facility Opens in Athens for Those Referred by Physician
By: Claudia Cisneros
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — An outpatient COVID-19 testing facility opened Tuesday in Athens in response to the coronavirus pandemic. OhioHealth spokesperson, Keely Stockwell, says they are not making the location… Read More
O’Bleness Puts Up Outside Tent to Prepare for Possible COVID-19 Patients
By: Claudia Cisneros
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — In an effort to help prevent the spread of coronavirus and to get ready for imminent patients in Athens, O’Bleness Emergency Department erected a screening tent… Read More
First COVID-19 Death Reported in Gallia County
By: WOUB News Team
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GALLIPOLIS, OH (WOUB) — The Gallia County Health Department is reporting the county’s first death related to COVID-19. The department confirmed the news on its Facebook page Tuesday in a… Read More
DeWine Orders Cuts in State Spending in Advance of Hit from Coronavirus
By: Karen Kasler | Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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The number of deaths from COVID-19 doubled from yesterday – going from three deaths announced Sunday to six today. And Gov. Mike DeWine has issued several orders to state government… Read More
Kroger Adds Special Shopping Hours for High-Risk Customers in W. Va. and Parts of Ohio
By: WOUB News Team
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ROANOKE, Va. (WOUB) — Kroger stores in most of West Virginia and parts of eastern Ohio will have designated shopping hours for seniors and other customers at high risk of… Read More
Hocking Co. Health Commissioner Orders all Cabins, Lodges Closed
By: WOUB News Team
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HOCKING COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) — Cabin and lodge rentals in the the county that hosts Hocking Hills State Park will be closed as a precaution to the coronavirus pandemic. Hocking… Read More
Federal Reserve Unveils ‘Extensive New Measures’ To Bolster U.S. Economy
By: Bill Chappell | NPR
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Seven U.S. states are now reporting 1,000 or more cases of COVID-19, and experts believe the number of infected people will rise further as testing becomes more available
Coronavirus Aid Bill In Limbo After Procedural Vote Fails
By: Kelsey Snell | NPR
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The Senate is hoping for a vote on Monday, but congressional leaders said on Sunday they have yet to reach agreement on what would be the largest bill yet in response to the outbreak.
Most Ohio Kroger Stores to Begin Special Shopping Hours for Seniors and Other High-Risk Customers
By: WOUB News Team
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WESTERVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — Kroger stores in most of Ohio will dedicate time for seniors and other customers at high risk for contracting the novel coronavirus to shop. This does… Read More
Steve Zarate On Challenges Faced By Musicians During COVID-19 Outbreak
By: Emily Votaw
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Steve Zarate has been a full-time musician for about 14 years. Statewide decrees made to contain the spread of COVID-19 have interrupted Zarate’s profession, as they has for so many…. Read More
Athens Marathon Canceled For 2020
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens Marathon has been called off this year after Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s order that any event with more than 100 participants be canceled. In… Read More
Athens Farmers Market Open Saturday With Some Coronavirus Restrictions
By: Claudia Cisneros
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens Farmers Market announced Thursday that they will open Saturday, March 21. But they are urging both vendors and customers to follow certain guidelines to… Read More
Unemployment Claims Top 100K, New Voter Sign-up Demanded
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The state says it has received 111,055 unemployment insurance benefit applications online in the past four days, due to layoffs related to coronavirus orders. That compares… Read More
Dems File Legal Challenge to Ohio Primary Delay
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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The decision to postpone Ohio’s primary has stirred up legal challenges including a state supreme court lawsuit filed by the Ohio Democratic Party. But leaders there say this is actually a preemptive… Read More
DeWine Tells Companies to Monitor Employee Temperatures
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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Gov. Mike DeWine is laying out protocols for businesses while strongly recommending employers to take aggressive action when it comes to protecting the workplace against coronavirus. DeWine says businesses that… Read More
State Running Low On Coronavirus Tests, Preserving For High-Risk Cases
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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Hospitals and labs around the state are running low on coronavirus test kits. State public health officials say that’s why they’re trying to preserve the swabs for people at high-risk… Read More
Trump Partly Shuts Border With Canada To Stem Spread Of Coronavirus
By: Philip Ewing | Ayesha Rascoe | Bobby Allyn | NPR
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The president said the border would close by “mutual consent,” the latest development in the coronavirus pandemic.
Some Utility Providers Suspend Service Shutoff for Non-Payment During Coronavirus Pandemic
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Several utility providers have temporarily stopped shutting off service for customers who are behind on their payments. On March 12, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio… Read More
Local Music Losing Crucial Momentum: Sneakthief’s Daniel Palmer
By: Emily Votaw
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Between March 12 and March 15, 2020, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine banned all gatherings of more than 100 people in the state of Ohio and closed all Ohio restaurants and… Read More
Ohio University Postpones Spring Commencement and All Regional Campus Graduation Activities
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University has decided to postpone Spring 2020 Commencement and all graduation activities on all regional campuses. According to an email OU President Duane Nellis sent… Read More
White House Wants To Send Checks To Americans As Coronavirus Stalls Economy
By: Ayesha Rascoe | Bobby Allyn | Franco Ordoñez | NPR
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“We want to go big,” President Trump said as his administration seeks to revive the now-stalled economy.
How to Support Ohio University Students Impacted by COVID-19 Outbreak
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University is collecting funds to give financial support to students who may be affected by the novel coronavirus outbreak. All students are encouraged not to… Read More
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