Athens and other towns across Ohio are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Athens, OH community.

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Ohio COVID-19 Cases

Ohio New Coronavirus Cases:
Ohio Total Coronavirus Cases: 3,452,948
Ohio New Coronavirus Deaths:
Ohio Total Coronavirus Deaths: 42,313
U.S. New Coronavirus Cases: 1,648
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Last updated June 10, 2023
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Coronavirus News for Athens

Covering Coronavirus: Athens, Ohio | FRONTLINE - PBS

COVERING CORONAVIRUS: ATHENS, OHIO . CRYSTAL: I really enjoy doing this, I enjoy being here at work. I enjoy feeling like I am helping people through this coronavirus. People are hungry. More info »

PBS - 11/11/2020 11:19am

Track Covid-19 in Athens County, Ohio - The New York Times

Data is from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Hospitalization data is a daily average of Covid-19 patients in hospital service areas that intersect with Athens County, an area which ... More info »

The New York Times - 03/22/2023 12:00am

Ohio University offers scholarships, other prizes in COVID-19 vaccine drive - NBC4 WCMH-TV

ATHENS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio University is offering scholarships or other prizes like a photo shoot, dinner, or a VIP ride to all students who chose to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Announced ... More info »

NBC4 Columbus - 07/14/2021 10:57am

Scioto, Athens counties designated Level 3 as COVID-19 cases increase - WCHS

Nineteen counties in Ohio have seen a dramatic increase in coronavirus cases, putting them at a Level 3 on the Ohio Public Health Advisory System. Two of those are Scioto and Athens counties in ... More info »

wchstv - 07/17/2020 06:49am

Athens County at the center of Ohio's latest COVID-19 outbreak

CLEVELAND — Melaney Ellis believes she contracted coronavirus over Fourth of July weekend, when students at Ohio University returned to campus and celebrated. "I went from not knowing anyone ... More info »

WKYC3 - 07/16/2020 03:56pm

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