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Coronavirus

DeWine: COVID-19 numbers optimistic but ‘battle’ not over

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — While Ohio coronavirus cases continue to slowly decline, Gov. Mike DeWine said Thursday he can’t predict when remaining health orders might be lifted. The Republican governor outlined the state’s multi-pronged plan it’s using to fight COVID-19, armed with ...

DeWine urges vaccination

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — On the eve of expanding COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to Ohioans age 40 and older, Gov. Mike DeWine on Thursday looked toward the future and the opportunity to inoculate all adults. “In 11 days from now, March 29, we will open up eligibility in Ohio to all Ohioans … ...

Biden says U.S. to hit 100M virus goal today

WASHINGTON (AP) — With the U.S. closing in on President Joe Biden’s goal of injecting 100 million coronavirus vaccinations weeks ahead of his target date, the White House announced Thursday the nation is now in position to help supply neighbors Canada and Mexico with millions of lifesaving ...

Police search for motive in fatal Wisconsin warehouse attack

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A man who opened fire at a Wisconsin grocery distribution center and the two co-workers he killed were long-time employees, but a motive for the attack remains unclear, authorities said Thursday. The man who carried out the attack at the Roundy’s distribution center ...

Vaccine age expands, push back against masking

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — As more COVID-19 vaccines are made available, the state is again expanding the age range of eligibility, this time to those Ohioans 40 and older. This occurs just a week after vaccine eligibility had expanded to those age 50 and older. By March 29, all Ohioans ages 16 and ...

In Pennsylvania, Biden showcases aid to small businesses

CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — President Joe Biden turned up at a minority-owned flooring business in suburban Philadelphia on Tuesday to highlight how his $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package can help small businesses and to put a face on those who have struggled throughout the pandemic. The ...