Unemployment claims jump 26% last week
The number of Ohioans who filed first-time claims for unemployment benefits spiked last week, evidence that the resurgent COVID-19 virus has caused an increase in layoffs.
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OSU researchers find COVID-19 variant in Columbus
Scientists at Ohio State say a new variant of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is present in Columbus, according to a release Wednesday from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
Feds speed up vaccine distribution
The Trump administration on Tuesday unexpectedly shifted gears to speed the delivery of the COVID-19 vaccine to Ohio and other states.
$300 federal unemployment supplements due soon
Hundreds of thousands of unemployed Ohioans will receive $300 weekly supplements made possible by the new federal stimulus legislation, approved by Congress just before the end of 2020.
Vaccine rollout enters new phase
Older Ohioans are next in line to receive COVID-19 vaccinations, though there is admittedly not enough supply to meet the demand.
Unemployment claims decline in December
The number of Ohioans filing initial jobless claims inched upward in the last week of 2020 after two straight weeks of declines, indicating the state’s recovery from the economic shutdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic remains stalled.
2nd phase of Ohio vaccine distribution this month
Ohio will move to the second phase of vaccine distribution in about two weeks, according to Gov. Mike DeWine.
CFP: OSU-Alabama game still on despite reports
The executive director of the College Football Playoff says the national championship game between Alabama and Ohio State is still a go for Monday night.
Coronavirus curfew extended until Jan. 23
A statewide curfew requiring most stores to close and restaurants to stop serving dine-in customers from 10:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. has been extended for three weeks, Gov. Mike DeWine announced Wednesday.
Ohio vaccinates 70,000; Biden criticizes rollout
As President-elect Joe Biden criticizes the Trump administration for the pace of distributing COVID-19 vaccines, Ohio reports that it has vaccinated over 70,000 health care workers, first responders and other high-priority individuals.