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Coronavirus

David Ryder March 19, 2020

SEATTLE, WA - FEBRUARY 29: A healthcare worker prepares to transport a patient on a stretcher into an ambulance at Life Care Center of Kirkland on February 29, 2020 in Kirkland, Washington. Dozens of staff...

SEATTLE, WA - FEBRUARY 29: A healthcare worker prepares to transport a patient on a stretcher into an ambulance at Life Care Center of Kirkland on February 29, 2020 in Kirkland, Washington. Dozens of staff and residents at Life Care Center of Kirkland are reportedly exhibiting coronavirus-like symptoms, with two confirmed cases of (COVID-19) associated with the nursing facility reported so far. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)

A state-by-state breakdown of US coronavirus cases

(CNN) -- The first US case of the coronavirus was reported in January -- a Washington state man who had recently returned from China. Almost two months later, the country has more than 13,133 cases across...

Kent State President Todd Diacon held a Q&A on Facebook Live Thurs., March 19, 2020.

Diacon holds Facebook event, says commencement to be delayed

Wyatt Loy Reporter March 19, 2020

From the presidential residence in Kent, President Todd Diacon hosted a live Q&A while in self-isolation Thursday morning to address concerns about commencement and room and board refunds, among other...

Diacon Livestream

Comments from Diacon Q&A raise questions for Kent State

Maddy Haberberger TV2 reporter March 19, 2020

Members of the Kent State community joined Kent State President Todd Diacon on a Facebook live Q&A session on Thursday morning. Over eight thousand people tuned in to voice their concerns about how...

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks during a campaign rally Monday, March 9, 2020, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Sanders responds angrily when asked about his campaign prospects

Dan Merica and Eric BradnerCNN March 18, 2020

(CNN) -- Bernie Sanders has a decision to make about his campaign now that his path to the Democratic presidential nomination has effectively closed and the coronavirus pandemic has thrown into question...

Two members of Congress on Wednesday announced they had tested positive for coronavirus, prompting other lawmakers, including Republic Senator Ted Cruz of Texas, to self-quarantine at the direction of the House physician.

More lawmakers self-quarantine after members of Congress are diagnosed with coronavirus

Clare Foran, CNN March 18, 2020

(CNN) -- Two members of Congress on Wednesday announced they had tested positive for coronavirus, prompting other lawmakers to self-quarantine at the direction of the House physician.Republican Rep. Mario...

TV2 Videos

March 18, 2020

Ohio jobless claims spike as coronavirus layoffs spark surge

David A. Lieb Associated Press March 18, 2020

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — In Ohio, more than 48,000 people applied for jobless benefits during the first two days of this week. The tally during the same period the prior week: just 1,825.In neighboring...

Kent area gyms close their doors

Hannah Burkey Recreation and fitness reporter March 18, 2020

Ohio Governor, Mike DeWine, has ordered all Ohio gyms to close until further notice.DeWine closed gyms and other sporting facilities Monday to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The closure of gyms is...

Bernie Sanders

Zach Gibson March 18, 2020

RICHMOND, VA - FEBRUARY 27: Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) speaks during a rally at the Arthur Ashe Junior Athletic Center on February 27, 2020 in Richmond, Virginia. Sanders...

RICHMOND, VA - FEBRUARY 27: Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) speaks during a rally at the Arthur Ashe Junior Athletic Center on February 27, 2020 in Richmond, Virginia. Sanders continues to seek support for the Democratic nomination ahead of Super Tuesday on March 3. (Photo by Zach Gibson/Getty Images)

Bernie Sanders says he is ‘assessing’ his presidential campaign

(CNN) -- Bernie Sanders said he will assess his presidential campaign after his poor showing in Tuesday's Democratic primaries."As I said yesterday, we are assessing the state of our campaign, there's...