/tags/coronavirus Coronavirus en-US Copyright Wed, 06 Sep 2023 13:55:46 GMT /show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2023-09-06/wellness-wednesday-the-relationship-between-school-meals-and-academic-performance School children in eight states can now eat free meals and advocates are urging Congress to extend free meals to all kids nationwide. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 13:55:46 GMT /show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2023-09-06/wellness-wednesday-the-relationship-between-school-meals-and-academic-performance /2023-04-11/pandemic-food-benefit-program-for-students-coming-to-an-end-but-families-still-have-time-to-apply The federally funded Pandemic-Electronic Benefit Transfer program was created to support families who count on free and reduced-cost lunch programs when schools went virtual in 2020. The program ends with the current school year. Tue, 11 Apr 2023 21:25:08 GMT /2023-04-11/pandemic-food-benefit-program-for-students-coming-to-an-end-but-families-still-have-time-to-apply Gabriel Kramer /coronavirus/2022-04-15/governor-mike-dewine-tests-positive-for-covid-19 The governor's office reports DeWine was diagnosed Friday by his personal physician and has mild symptoms. First lady Fran DeWine tested positive three days following the Governor's diagnosis. Fri, 15 Apr 2022 22:35:00 GMT /coronavirus/2022-04-15/governor-mike-dewine-tests-positive-for-covid-19 Trecia Pannell /npr-news/2022-04-13/cdc-extends-transportation-mask-mandate-until-may-3 The Biden administration will continue to require travelers to wear masks on planes and other forms of public transport,. Wed, 13 Apr 2022 18:04:24 GMT /npr-news/2022-04-13/cdc-extends-transportation-mask-mandate-until-may-3 Will Stone, Pien Huang /2022-04-12/being-socially-vulnerable-was-a-death-sentence-during-the-pandemic-new-research-shows Where you live can make you more resilient to disaster or disease or much more vulnerable. That affects your health and how long you live, two new studies by a University Hospitals doctor show. Tue, 12 Apr 2022 19:47:13 GMT /2022-04-12/being-socially-vulnerable-was-a-death-sentence-during-the-pandemic-new-research-shows Stephanie Czekalinski /news/2022-04-12/democratic-ohio-gubernatorial-candidate-calls-on-state-leaders-to-offer-voluntary-summer-school Former Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley says pandemic funds can be used for that purpose Tue, 12 Apr 2022 19:34:25 GMT /news/2022-04-12/democratic-ohio-gubernatorial-candidate-calls-on-state-leaders-to-offer-voluntary-summer-school Jo Ingles /2022-03-15/covids-toll-on-health-care-workers-didnt-deter-these-students There were a lot of reasons to get out of the health care field after the pandemic hit. Tue, 15 Mar 2022 15:01:21 GMT /2022-03-15/covids-toll-on-health-care-workers-didnt-deter-these-students Ann Thompson /politics-government/2022-01-14/yost-praises-u-s-supreme-court-ruling-that-blocks-vaccine-or-test-mandate-for-businesses Ohio was the leader of the 27 Republican-run states that opposed the mandate and brought it to the high court. Attorney General Dave Yost said the ruling protects individual rights and freedom. Fri, 14 Jan 2022 16:06:25 GMT /politics-government/2022-01-14/yost-praises-u-s-supreme-court-ruling-that-blocks-vaccine-or-test-mandate-for-businesses Karen Kasler, Ohio Public Radio /coronavirus/2022-01-07/ohios-top-doctor-says-an-omicron-tsunami-is-hitting-the-state-right-now Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff said the record-high number of cases right now is driving record-high hospitalizations. He uses the word, “tsunami” when describing this surge, driven by the omicron variant. Fri, 07 Jan 2022 20:57:07 GMT /coronavirus/2022-01-07/ohios-top-doctor-says-an-omicron-tsunami-is-hitting-the-state-right-now Jo Ingles, Statehouse News Bureau /coronavirus/2022-01-06/ohio-pet-owners-are-experiencing-long-wait-times-for-veterinary-appointments-heres-why Pet owners across Northeast Ohio and the country are finding it difficult to get treatment for their furry family members. Thu, 06 Jan 2022 21:01:34 GMT /coronavirus/2022-01-06/ohio-pet-owners-are-experiencing-long-wait-times-for-veterinary-appointments-heres-why Lisa Ryan