Pandemic roundup: Nearly 2.8 million sign up for Vax-a-Million
Ohio’s governor is happy with the response to Ohio’s Vax-a-Million vaccination incentive and the impact it has had on vaccinations.
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Analysis: Vaccinations jumped 33% after Vax-a-Million news
An analysis shows that the number of Ohioans age 16 and older getting their initial coronavirus vaccinations jumped 33% week over week after the state announced its Vax-a-Million incentive lottery.
Pandemic snuffs out Red, White & BOOM!
The COVID-19 pandemic has claimed Red, White & BOOM! for a second consecutive year.
30% of lost jobs still gone
Ohio’s unemployment rate remained unchanged in April at 4.7% as employers try to bring in enough workers to staff businesses that are trying to return to their normal operations after more than a year of pandemic-induced shutdowns.
Vax-a-Million lottery spurs vaccination growth
Mayor Andrew Ginther’s administration is asking Columbus City Council to repeal its local mask mandate, though the city’s top health official also says unvaccinated residents should continue to wear masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
How Ohio’s Vax-a-Million lottery will work
(UPDATE) The state says hundreds of thousands of people have entered Ohio’s lottery that will award five $1 million prizes and five full-ride college scholarships in a promotion to increase vaccinations.
DeWine defends “Vax-a-Million” lottery incentive
Governor Mike DeWine’s announcement of a weekly $1 million prize to entice Ohioans to get coronavirus vaccines is raising questions and objections.
Health orders to be lifted next month; $1M prizes for some vaccinated Ohioans
Governor Mike DeWine unveiled a lottery system Wednesday to entice people to get COVID-19 shots, offering a weekly $1 million prize and full-ride college scholarships in a creative bid to overcome the vaccine hesitancy that remains a stubborn problem across the nation.
Holiday travel rebounds as pandemic fears ease
Ohioans may be ready to travel again as more people become vaccinated against COVID-19 and health restrictions are eased, but there still won’t be as many hitting the road this Memorial Day as there were before the pandemic.
Treasury sends $12B in COVID-19 relief to Ohio governments
The Treasury Department said Monday that Ohio will receive nearly $5.4 billion in aid as part of Democratic President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package, with another $6.6 billion going directly to counties, cities and townships.