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As a new strain of coronavirus (COVID-19) swept through the world in 2020, preparedness plans, masking policies and more public policy changed just as quickly. WVXU has covered the pandemic's impact on the Tri-State from the very beginning, when on March 3, 2020, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine barred spectators from attending the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus over concerns about the virus, even though Ohio had yet to confirm a single case of COVID-19.

Sen. Portman Provides Updates On Small Business Programs & Coronavirus Testing In Ohio

91.7 WVXU | By Michael Monks
Published April 8, 2020 at 4:30 AM EDT
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On Tuesday, Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) spoke to Ohio area journalists about a variety of issues, including the latest information on Small Business Administration loan programs and the need for additional coronavirus testing in the greater Cincinnati region.

Cincinnati Edition ran the following excerpt:

In addition, at another Tuesday press conference, Lt. Governor Jon Husted announced the creation of a new Ohio State office designed to help small businesses navigate and survive the COVID-19 crisis.

Cincinnati Edition ran the following excerpt:

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Michael Monks
Michael Monks brings a broad range of experience to WVXU-FM as the host of Cincinnati Edition, Cincinnati Public Radio's weekday news and information talk show.
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