CORONAVIRUS: 5 things Clark, Champaign residents need to know today

Springfield seniors join in as the high school stadium lit up on Monday night to honor the class of 2020. BILL LACKEY/STAFF

Springfield seniors join in as the high school stadium lit up on Monday night to honor the class of 2020. BILL LACKEY/STAFF
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By Natalie Jones
April 22, 2020
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Here are five things Clark and Champaign residents need to know about COVID-19, or coronavirus today.

1. Clark and Champaign school districts will announce year-end and graduation plans soon. Some will make an announcement by the end of the week. The districts are disappointed they will finish the year with remote learning, but the safety of their students and staff is their first priority.

READ MORE: Decision to close schools answers one question for Clark, Champaign, creates more

2. Urbana University will close partly due to the coronavirus. Urbana University Executive Vice President Christopher Washington said the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic after struggling with declining enrollment "for many years" lead to the decision to close.

READ MORE: Urbana University’s closure to affect 350 students, 111 jobs

3. Clark County organizations have created a virtual Volunteer Resource Center for residents looking to volunteer during the COVID-19 pandemic. The resource center connects residents to areas where volunteers are needed.

READ MORE: Clark County organizations establish virtual Volunteer Resource Center

4. Wendy's is giving away free chicken nuggets on Friday. The offer is for regular or spicy four-piece chicken nuggets at the drive-thru.

READ MORE: Wendy’s giving away free chicken nuggets due to the outpouring of love

5. The Clark County Juvenile Court will receive money for new technology. The juvenile court was awarded $13,784 from the Ohio Supreme Court to purchase "emergency technology," needed due to the coronavirus pandemic. They plan to purchase ZOOM licenses, web cameras, TV's and laptops.

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