WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR/AP) –The White House coronavirus task force held their daily briefing Thursday. Earlier Thursday, the number of cases worldwide passed the 1 million threshold. According to John Hopkins University & Medicine Tracker, there are 236,339 cases confirmed nationwide, with 5,648 deaths. In the briefing, President Trump announced the paycheck protection program will launch tomorrow. […]
(NBC) — NBC News’ Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. John Torres says new symptoms of the coronavirus now include neurological and brain issues. “We’ve known for some time there are some unusual symptoms associated with COVID-19: stomach issues, loss of smell and taste, but now we are also finding out neurological and brain issues could be […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — In three weeks, Robert Landers hopes he’ll hear his name called in the latter stages of the NFL Draft, or possibly get a call from an NFL team as a free agent. It would serve as the realization of a lifelong dream. For a powerful, physical player, you’ll often see Landers smiling […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — While we all are asked to spread around a little kindness, Autism Speaks is also helping guide the autism community through this pandemic. Brittani Pennington’s 10-year-old son Max is on the autism spectrum and was diagnosed when he was two years old. “Tell us [what] your favorite dinosaur is,” said Pennington. “Oh, I know well it’s […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Supermarket, pharmacy and convenience store employees across the country have stepped up alongside police officers, paramedics and other first responders to provide critical support during the coronavirus pandemic. To thank those workers for their tireless work and continued dedication, Giant Eagle is creating new “special hours” across its stores: Special Hours for First Responders Giant Eagle is launching a […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Gov. Mike DeWine will extend Ohio’s current Stay at Home order through May 1, and the new order–with some additions–will go into effect the evening of Monday, April 6. It was March 22 when DeWine first announced that the Ohio Department of Health would be placing a Stay at Home order for all Ohioans. That […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — During Thursday’s press conference, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced the creation of an economic advisory board. “Just as we have looked to [medical] experts to help us through this crisis, we’re also looking to [economy] experts as we move forward,” Gov. DeWine said. “As we come out of this, we will focus […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Personal Protection Equipment that is vital to stemming the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus has arrived at Rickenbacker International Airport and will soon be transferred to local medical distributers. According to a release from the airport, the PPE supplies arrived at about 6am, Thursday. “This morning’s shipment of critical medical supplies, during a […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton and Lt. Governor Jon Husted held a news conference, Thursday, to provide updated information on the state’s response to the spread of COVID-19. As of Thursday, there are 2,902 confirmed cases in the state, 802 leading to hospitalization. A total of 81 deaths have been reported. The latest models project a […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — The amount of people who filed for unemployment in Ohio reached more than 270,000 for the week ending March 28. According to the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services, there were 272,117 jobless claims in the state during the last week. For the last two weeks, the claims stand at 468,414 in […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — A dream vacation for a central Ohio couple turned into a nightmare after coronavirus was confirmed on board, sending the cruise ship on a desperate route that was anything but relaxing. John and Lyn Hamilton live in Pataskala and left for the South American cruise on March 6th, which was the last […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Tina Dayton has been arrested for murder in connection with the October death of a two-year-old boy in southeast Columbus, according to the Columbus Police Department. According to a press release, Dayton was arrested by the Florida Caribbean Regional Fugitive Task Force on March 30th. On October 7, 2019, Columbus Police Officers were called […]
LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – A train engineer at the Port of Los Angeles is facing federal charges for allegedly sending a locomotive off the train tracks at high speed, aimed at the USNS Mercy, which he suspected is tied to a government plot, federal prosecutors said Wednesday. Eduardo Moreno, 44, of San Pedro, was handed […]
MADISON COUNTY (WCMH) — Troopers from the West Jefferson Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol are currently investigating a single vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 4:22 pm on Wednesday, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred on Taylor Blair Road south of Fayette Drive in Jefferson Township, Madison County. A […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted and Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton discussed the latest efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Ohio during a briefing Wednesday afternoon. As of Wednesday, there are 2,547 confirmed cases in the state, 679 leading to hospitalization and a total of […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Life in quarantine can take its toll during the coronavirus pandemic and some people are using their computer for human interaction using streaming platforms like Twitch. Other people are looking for inspiration or want to learn a new hobby or skill and are drifting to online content as well on places like […]
LOS ANGELES (NEXSTAR) – Southern California officers searching a stolen SUV found 192 rolls of toilet paper, according to a Beverly Hills Police Dept. social media post Tuesday. The coronavirus pandemic has prompted panic-buyers to empty shelves of bathroom tissue nationwide. It’s not yet clear if the toilet paper, which appears to have been made […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Many people are taking extra precaution to keep themselves safe while shopping for groceries. But Sonja Ilic, an assistant professor and food safety state specialist at The Ohio State University, said some of the steps people are taking are not necessary. “You do not have to disinfect every single package […]
(NBC) — NBC News’ Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. John Torres is addressing the stunning announcement from the White House that between 100 thousand and 240 thousand Americans could die from the coronavirus — even with our current mitigation efforts. Torres explains why there is still hope in being able to reduce that number, “But they […]
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Medical experts say, based on current projections, the Greater Columbus Convention Center may be used as an external surge site to treat COVID-19 patients by the end of the month. “We think, if the surge hits as predicted, it will hit somewhere in the middle of April,” said Dr. Robert Falcone. “By […]
(WCMH) — Everyday heroes are ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Here in central Ohio, so many of you have stepped up to help us get through these unprecedented times — and now we want to say, “thank you.” By definition, everyday heroes don’t do what they do for recognition, but we hope sharing these stories […]
WASHINGTON D.C. (NEXSTAR) — There’s a lot packed into the $2 trillion coronavirus relief package, but no protections to insulate your credit score. “I pushed for that until 30 minutes before the agreement was signed,” Ohio Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown said. Brown said consumers, especially those out of work, need that kind of protection. “We […]
HARTFORD, Conn. (WCMH) — A recently-deceased infant from Hartford has tested positive for coronavirus posthumously. On Wednesday, Governor Ned Lamont said the unresponsive newborn, who was just under 7-weeks-old, was taken to the hospital late last week and could not be revived. The child was then tested for COVID-19, and on Tuesday night, officials received the […]