Coronavirus cases in two more central Ohio counties
The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in central Ohio increased to 18 Friday when health officials in Licking and Union counties reported two residents tested positive for the virus.
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Beware epidemic of COVID-19 scams
Like a tornado or a flood, the COVID-19 outbreak has created opportunities for telephone and internet scammers, identity thieves and other fraudsters looking to make a quick buck off anxious Americans.
Storms flood roadways, knock out power
Dive teams and water rescue team were deployed to aid stranded employees of a Franklin County jail early Friday after severe thunderstorms roared through Ohio overnight, dumping torrential rain on central Ohio.
Waves of layoffs, business shutdowns: Where to get help?
Economies have come to a shuddering stop as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, unleashing a wave of layoffs and business closings.
DeWine: Keep calm and stay home
Governor Mike DeWine and the other state officials who joined him at the podium for his daily Statehouse briefing on the coronavirus outbreak did their best to calm Ohioans’ worst fears about the pandemic while also communicating a sense of urgency.
Ohio Guard to distribute food
Governor Mike DeWine has activated 300 members of the Ohio National Guard to package, transport and distribute food to needy communities.
Nationwide Children’s Hospital worker tests positive for COVID-19
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has confirmed that a worker in its childcare center tested positive for the coronavirus.
State, nation struggle with COVID-19 testing delays
Officials are trying to dispel misconceptions about COVID-19 testing in the state while acquainting residents with the fact that Ohio, like much of the nation, is still experiencing a shortage of testing materials.
Warnings about hoaxes may be hoaxes
Somewhere in this story is a commentary on misinformation during a crisis.
Man died more than 2 weeks after being shot
An 18-year-old man shot through the door of a West Side home earlier this month has died, becoming the 25th homicide victim of the year in Columbus.