COLUMBUS (WCMH) – May 1. For the first time since the COVID-19 coronavirus hit Ohio, Gov. Mike DeWine has mentioned a date as to when the peak of the virus may be. During his Tuesday afternoon update, DeWine said projections currently show the first day of May as the date the peak of the wave […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — During Tuesday’s press conference, Dr. Amy Acton provided new numbers regarding the coronavirus, new symptoms and encouraged people who don’t feel well to stay home. “If you don’t feel well in any way, just stay home,” Dr. Acton said. She stressed the importance of staying home in order to minimize the spread […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine began his Tuesday press conference by showing a video featuring famous Ohioans giving advice on how to deal with the coronavirus as part of the new “In This Together Ohio” campaign. Some of the people featured in the video include former Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel, Ohio […]
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) – Marijuana dispensaries are seeing a boost in sales after Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered all non-essential businesses to close their doors. Maisha Bahati is the co-founder of Crystal Nugs, the first minority and women-owned cannabis delivery service in Sacramento. “Business has been great, especially this last week,” Bahati said. She said she’s seeing […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — The Westerville Public Library is offering daily virtual storytime options for families with younger children. Here’s what the schedule looks like Monday through Saturday: Mondays 9:30 a.m. – Toddler Storytime: Alexx C. will share rhymes, songs, and stories. Designed for ages 24-36 months. Tuesday 9:30 a.m. – Wonderworks: STEAM Storytime: Robin G. […]
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) — With the rise of the novel coronavirus, health care professionals are dealing with shortages of protective gear. Local hospitals say their supply of N95 masks is running critically low and are calling on the community for donations. So, with needle and thread, volunteers have been working to keep our health care […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and federal prosecutors have promised to come down hard on doctors who hoard two drugs being used experimentally to treat COVID-19 infections. The drugs, chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine are typically used to treat malaria, rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. The Ohio Board of Pharmacy took steps to restrict the […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH)– Large-crowd events have been cancelled in addition to schools, restaurants, and bars being shuttered in all five of Ohio’s neighboring states to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. READ MORE: Coronavirus in Ohio Tuesday update: 564 cases reported, 8 deaths Here’s a look at other measures the states are […]
SUGAR CREEK, Ohio (WJW)– In the heart of Amish Country, John Miller’s company, Stitches U.S.A., sews more than 750,000 American flags each year. Miller also owns a company called Supurb Industries which manufactures FDA approved healthcare equipment. With demand for masks straining the supply he is preparing to marshal all of the resources of the […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Director Amy Acton, M.D., MPH will hold their daily briefing Tuesday around 2 p.m. to discuss the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. According to the ODH, as of Tuesday. 564 people have tested positive for the […]
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks around the world rallied Tuesday amid expectations that Congress is nearing a deal to pump nearly $2 trillion of aid into the coronavirus-ravaged economy. Top congressional and White House officials said they expect to reach an agreement Tuesday, though some issues remain. Investors have been frustrated waiting for the U.S. […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — The City of Columbus announced Tuesday it is temporarily suspending collections on debts owed to the city. The collection suspension applies to delinquent city income tax, utilities and EMS transporattion fees. The city’s income tax department will not forward new cases to the City Attorney’s office and will not mail new bills […]
TOKYO (AP/WCMH) — IOC President Thomas Bach has agreed “100%” to a proposal of postponing the Tokyo Olympics for about one year until 2021 because of the coronavirus outbreak, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Tuesday. In a joint statement the International Olympic Committee and the Tokyo 2020 Organizing committee said in part: In the […]
What is COVID-19? According to the World Health Organization, COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus. The coronavirus is actually a large family of viruses that also includes SARS. COVID-19 is the specific illness related to the current outbreak. The acronym stands for “coronavirus disease 2019,” which refers to the […]
DELAWARE CO., Ohio (WCMH)– State route 521 (Kilbourne Rd.) has reopened after a crash involving a semi-truck has shut it down at Harris Rd. in Delaware County, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation. The Ohio State Highway Patrol Delaware Post says the semi was going NB/EB on SR-521 when it hit the railroad bridge […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH)– Those essential workers who have to drive Ohio’s highways during the state’s stay home order will be greeted with a new message from the Ohio Department of Transportation. Ohio’s more than 130 digital message boards now read “We are in this together Ohio,” a message echoing Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department […]
QUICK WEATHER FORECAST: Tuesday: Sun & clouds early, rain late, high 54 Tonight: Rain showers, low 46 Wednesday: Early rain showers, high 57 Thursday: Mild sunshine, some clouds, high 66 Friday: Rain likely, few rumbles too, high 60 Saturday: Rain and thunderstorms, high 64 FORECAST DISCUSSION: Good morning and happy Tuesday! It’s a cloudy start […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) – Coronavirus is scary enough for adults, so you can imagine its impact on children. Earlier today, NBC 4’s Jerod Smalley spoke with an expert on how you best guide your children through this stressful time.
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — An employee at the Ohio State University Child Care Program has tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus, forcing the center to close until at least the end of the month. In a letter sent to parents Monday, the program said the employee last worked on March 17, primarily in one child-care room […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) announced Monday it will be closing campgrounds, golf courses, and other facilities in order to comply with the Ohio Department of Health’s Stay at Home Order during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. ODNR announced the closing of the following facilities for the duration of the order: […]