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COVID-19: The Latest

Latest coronavirus aid package could swell past $1T

WASHINGTON (AP) — The price tag for the next COVID-19 aid package could quickly swell above $1 trillion as White House officials negotiate with Congress over money to reopen schools, prop up small businesses, boost virus testing and keep cash flowing to Americans while the virus crisis ...

Virus hits front-line workers in taxed public health system

As a veteran public health worker, Chantee Mack knew the coronavirus could kill. She already faced health challenges and didn’t want to take any chances during the pandemic. So she asked — twice — for permission to work from home. She was deemed essential and told no. Eight weeks ...

July 22: Events canceled/postponed due to coronavirus

Due to the precautions being taken surrounding the coronavirus, the following changes have been made regarding events and meetings in the local area: ¯ The planned in-person graduation ceremony for Brooke High School’s Class of 2020 set for Thursday has been canceled. ¯ The 2020 Ohio ...

Trump, GOP still divided on coronavirus relief bill

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump insisted “good things” were underway on the next COVID-19 aid package Monday as he met with Republican congressional leaders, but new divisions between the Senate GOP and the White House posed fresh challenges as the crisis worsened and emergency relief ...

West Virginia officials monitoring rise in virus cases

CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice, state health officials and the West Virginia National Guard continue to watch as coronavirus cases increase in the state and as outbreaks pop up at nursing homes and churches. “We’re going to continue to watch and we’re going to continue to stay on top ...