Local – COVID 19

Online vaccination scheduling tool 2-3 weeks off

Governor Mike DeWine says the rollout of an online vaccine appointment scheduling tool is still two to three weeks away as the state recruits providers such as pharmacies, hospitals, health clinics and others.

Coronavirus curfew ends

A statewide curfew that limited Ohioans’ activity and closed many businesses overnight for three months to stop the spread of COVID-19 was allowed expire Thursday as the number of patients in hospitals remained below 2,500 for the 10th day in a row.

CBJ may see fans again soon

The Blue Jackets say a plan to allow fans to attend home games at Nationwide Arena has been approved by local health officials.

New COVID-19 cases lowest since October

Although health officials are warning of a possible surge in COVID-19 cases in the U.S. due to variant strains of the coronavirus from the United Kingdom and South Africa, the number of newly-diagnosed cases in Ohio have been on the decline.