COVID-19 cases decline over Christmas week
The number of newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Ohio over the four-day Christmas holiday weekend represented a lower daily rate than either the seven-day or 21-day averages.
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Older Ohioans among those next in line for vaccine
In the next phase of COVID-19 vaccine distribution, shots will be available for those 65 years or older or those living with severe congenital, developmental, or early-onset medical disorders.
Next batch of vaccines larger than thought
Ohio health officials battling the COVID-19 pandemic got an early Christmas present: News that the next shipment of vaccines would be larger than expected.
Biden, DeWine urge holiday precautions
From the incoming president to governor of Ohio, health officials and government leaders are pleading with Americans no to travel during the Christmas-New Year’s holiday period to stave off a feared spike in COVID-19 cases in January.
Ohio’s 2nd week coronavirus vaccine supply smaller
Ohio says the next weekly shipment of its Pfizer coronavirus vaccine will be lower than previously estimated.
November unemployment declined ahead of COVID-19 surge
Ohio’s unemployment rate fell for the third consecutive month in November, though the most recent reports from the state hint that the economy is suffering from a recent surge in coronavirus cases.
Vaccines arrive at Ohio nursing homes
Nursing home residents and staff in Ohio are among the first in the nation to receive COVID-19 vaccines.
Columbus youngsters sought for COVID-19 vaccine trial
A pharmaceutical research company is recruiting volunteers in Columbus to study the effects of a coronavirus vaccine on teenagers.
DeWine warns winter will be “hell” is Ohioans drop their guard
Even with hundreds of thousands of doses of COVID-19 vaccine due in Ohio over the next few weeks, Gov. Mike DeWine is warning that the state’s troubles are far from over.
Ohio begins to vaccinate frontline workers
Governor Mike DeWine said Monday was the day everyone had been waiting for. The first vaccines against the coronavirus have arrived in Ohio.