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Cincinnati Children's will require masks for staff beginning Sept. 25

Cincinnati Children’s bringing back masks for staff

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 5:47 PM EDT

By FOX19 Digital Staff

They say it's because of the spread of respiratory illnesses including RSV, flu, and COVID-19.

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FILE - Syringes with vaccines are prepared at the L.A. Care and Blue Shield of California...

US intelligence report on COVID-19 origins rejects some points raised by lab leak theory proponents

Updated: Jun. 23, 2023 at 9:34 PM EDT

By The Associated Press

U.S. officials released an intelligence report Friday that rejected several points raised by those who argue COVID-19 leaked from a Chinese lab, instead reiterating that American spy agencies remain divided over how the pandemic began.

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FILE - The platform is no longer labeling state-controlled media and propaganda agencies, and...

Twitter changes stoke Russian, Chinese propaganda surge

Updated: Apr. 24, 2023 at 7:02 PM EDT

By The Associated Press and DAVID KLEPPER Associated Press

The platform is no longer labeling state-controlled media and propaganda agencies, and will no longer prohibit their content from being automatically promoted or recommended to users.

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Honda is recalling nearly 564,000 older small SUVs because road salt can cause the frame to...

Honda recalls CR-Vs in cold states to fix frame rust problem

Updated: Apr. 6, 2023 at 9:18 AM EDT

By The Associated Press

The recall covers certain CR-Vs from 2007 through 2011 that were sold or registered in states where salt is used to clear roads in the winter.

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Starting Wednesday, you can get your COVID-19 booster shot that targets the dominant omicron...

COVID-19 boosters available starting Wednesday

Updated: Sep. 7, 2022 at 5:46 AM EDT

By Jennifer Edwards Baker

According to the CDC, the updated booster dose can be given to eligible individuals at least two months after they’ve received their last booster dose

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COVID, flu or allergies? It’s important to know the difference

Updated: Aug. 31, 2022 at 3:19 PM EDT

By Ally Blake

Fall allergies, COVID-19 and the flu have similar symptoms. With cases rising for each, it’s important to listen to your body to keep not just to keep you, but others protected.

Health

Multiple Tri-State counties considered high risk for COVID-19

Updated: Jul. 22, 2022 at 8:47 PM EDT

By Chris Riva

Within the last 24 hours, several Tri-State communities have upgraded to the highest COVID-19 risk level.

Health

UofL doctors emphasize COVID safety ahead of Derby

Updated: May. 4, 2022 at 10:06 PM EDT

By Dustin Vogt

With the Kentucky Derby back at full capacity, doctors warn that COVID is still around and guests should keep themselves protected.

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Nick Telavic, a freshman from Cleveland, Ohio, works on his computer in the Lindner College of...

UC lifts COVID-19 vaccine requirement, joins small list of U.S. colleges ending mandates

Updated: Apr. 22, 2022 at 3:01 PM EDT

By Madeline Mitchell

The university’s mask requirement was lifted last month.

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Masks will no longer be required on Metro.

Masks no longer required on Metro, Cincinnati Bell Connector

Updated: Apr. 19, 2022 at 9:44 AM EDT

By FOX19 Digital Staff

Metro will no longer require customers or operators to wear facial coverings.

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News

Uber and Lyft drop mask mandates for riders, drivers

Updated: Apr. 19, 2022 at 6:04 AM EDT

By Jennifer Edwards Baker

Not all ride-sharing companies are on board right now

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Gov. DeWine, first lady diagnosed with COVID-19

Updated: Apr. 18, 2022 at 2:34 PM EDT

By FOX19 Digital Staff

The governor and the first lady are fully vaccinated.

Northern Kentucky

Beshear vetoes bill to end Kentucky’s pandemic emergency

Updated: Mar. 16, 2022 at 10:31 AM EDT

By WKYT News Staff

Gov. Andy Beshear has vetoed a bill passed by the General Assembly to end Kentucky’s COVID-19 state of emergency.

State

Ohio Department of Health to stop providing daily COVID-19 reports

Updated: Mar. 10, 2022 at 10:59 AM EST

By Chris Anderson

The director for the Ohio Department of Health, Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff, held a regular COVID-19 briefing on Thursday morning.

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Mayor lifts masking, testing requirements for city employees

Updated: Mar. 8, 2022 at 12:09 PM EST

By FOX19 Digital Staff

Health experts and city leaders said the rollback came due to declining COVID-19 positivity rates.

Tri-State Attractions

Cincinnati arts organizations update COVID-19 protocols

Updated: Mar. 8, 2022 at 10:27 AM EST

By FOX19 Digital Staff

The changes are effective on March 14.

News

Mason City Schools to end mask requirement on buses

Updated: Feb. 28, 2022 at 4:59 PM EST

By FOX19 Digital Staff

Masks are now optional everywhere in the district.

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COVID-19 Home Test Kit Dangers: What parents need to know

Updated: Feb. 22, 2022 at 10:09 AM EST

By FOX19 Digital Staff

This comes as more than 50 million households have received free at-home COVID-19 tests from the federal government

State

Walk-in vaccine clinic hopes to reach more of the Hispanic community

Updated: Feb. 16, 2022 at 4:13 PM EST

By Amber Jayanth and FOX19 Digital Staff

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital says that they are still seeing some disturbing trends in COVID-19 hospitalizations, especially in children.

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Pandemic to endemic? Doctors say Ohio could be nearing transition as COVID immunity increases

Updated: Feb. 4, 2022 at 9:28 AM EST

By Avery Williams and Dan DeRoos

The state of Ohio may be nearing a transition from pandemic to endemic, health officials said Friday in a press conference.

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Butler County man with COVID needs lung transplant to survive

Updated: Jan. 28, 2022 at 9:26 PM EST

By Courtney King

Matt Kemp is a husband and a father-of-three.

News

Over-cron? Data show Tri-State may be past peak of winter surge

Updated: Jan. 24, 2022 at 9:14 PM EST

By Brian Planalp

Greater Cincinnati could be on its way to putting omicron in the rearview.

Butler County

Sheriff Jones discloses ‘immense’ change of heart about pandemic

Updated: Jan. 24, 2022 at 6:59 PM EST

By Brian Planalp and Chris Riva

The sheriff’s stern warning about COVID-19 comes after years of antagonism.

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Pandemic, childcare issues remain stressors for some Ohio parents, poll finds

Updated: Jan. 24, 2022 at 12:21 PM EST

By Andrea Finney

The statewide survey revealed that the pandemic has taken a toll on the mental health of parents and their young children.

State

CPS students return to in-person learning

Updated: Jan. 23, 2022 at 10:48 PM EST

By Andrea Medina and FOX19 Digital Staff

Rising COVID-19 cases left CPS with a lack of available staff, causing schools to shut down.

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Ohio surpasses 2.5M COVID-19 cases reported since start of pandemic

Updated: Jan. 23, 2022 at 1:57 PM EST

By Avery Williams

As of Sunday, the Ohio Department of Health said 2,506,175 coronavirus cases have been reported since the start of the pandemic.

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Ohio National Guard working at two Cincinnati area hospitals

Updated: Jan. 20, 2022 at 5:16 PM EST

By Chris Riva

The Ohio National Guard has moved more troops into the Cincinnati area, this time working inside hospitals.

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City of Oxford brings back mask mandate

Updated: Jan. 19, 2022 at 2:55 PM EST

By Andrea Medina

The ordinance was passed on a 6 to 1 vote.

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New drive-thru COVID-19 testing site opening in Montgomery

Updated: Jan. 19, 2022 at 2:29 PM EST

By FOX19 Digital Staff

You must register for your test online.

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COVID-19 hospitalizations at Children’s increased ‘8-fold since December,’ CEO says

Updated: Jan. 19, 2022 at 11:20 AM EST

By Jennifer Edwards Baker

The county remains in a state of emergency due to rising cases due to the highly-contagious omicron variant

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Cincinnati Public Schools to end remote learning period

Updated: Jan. 18, 2022 at 5:40 PM EST

By Brian Planalp

Interim CPS Superintendent Tiamay Amat committed to a full return on Jan. 24.

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Here’s how you can order your free COVID-19 tests

Updated: Jan. 18, 2022 at 12:11 PM EST

By Mandy Gaither

Supplies will be limited to four tests per household and will ship within 7-12 days of ordering.

Education

Growing number of schools reinstate mask mandates

Updated: Jan. 18, 2022 at 7:13 AM EST

By Lauren Artino, Andrea Medina and FOX19 Digital Staff

'Please understand that the goal is to get to mask-optional for all of our students, but we need to be diligent for the next week or two'

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Ohio National Guard to begin helping Cincinnati hospitals this week

Updated: Jan. 17, 2022 at 5:15 PM EST

By Chris Riva

The troops will help with anything from patient transport, food service and other non-clinical jobs.

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Ohio reports 19,538 new COVID-19 cases

Updated: Jan. 17, 2022 at 1:52 PM EST

By Julia Bingel

In the past 24 hours, at least 14 individuals were admitted to intensive care units at Ohio hospitals.

Education

Tri-State schools deal with staff issues as omicron cases spread

Updated: Jan. 13, 2022 at 6:28 PM EST

By Chris Riva

School administrators have been juggling it all as they try to keep kids learning and healthy.

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Multiple Tri-State testing sites close amid complaints, criticism

Updated: Jan. 13, 2022 at 5:19 PM EST

By Dan Horn

Health officials say they’ve received complaints about the company’s test sites.

News

Hamilton County Court suspending jury trials due to COVID-19

Updated: Jan. 13, 2022 at 3:40 PM EST

By Jared Goffinet

Other court hearings will go as scheduled.

Indiana

Indiana lawmaker proposes bill to promote controversial treatment for COVID-19

Updated: Jan. 13, 2022 at 1:18 PM EST

By Jeffrey Neumeyer

The FDA believes use of the drug for COVID-19 is not a good idea.

News

Louisville kidney doctor’s tweet against anti-vaxxer’s urine COVID cure goes viral

Updated: Jan. 12, 2022 at 8:20 PM EST

By Dustin Vogt

A UofL Health doctor warning people of an anti-vaccine advocate’s suggestion to drink urine in order to cure COVID-19 is making the rounds on social media.

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