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Coronavirus

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.

Cleveland Fed On COVID-19 And The Economic Outlook

91.7 WVXU | By Michael Monks

Published June 30, 2020 at 7:12 AM EDT

With the economy continuing to reopen, and COVID-19 cases continuing to rise, many are left wondering: is the worst over yet?

Businesses continue to face challenges, and mitigation efforts against the coronavirus, such as wearing a mask, are becoming political hot potatoes.

Joining Cincinnati Edition to talk about the economic outlook in the age of COVID-19 are Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President CEO Loretta Mester and Cincinnati Branch Chairwoman Jenell Ross.

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