Columbus schools plan blended model for reopening
Ohio’s largest school district has unveiled its plan for reopening amid the continuing COVID-19 pandemic and the Columbus City Schools plan may be a clue to what other districts in Ohio may attempt.
Local – COVID 19
Nursing home outdoor visits allowed July 20
Outdoor visits will be allowed again at Ohio nursing homes beginning July 20, Gov. Mike DeWine announced Monday.
Ohio’s COVID-19 surge continues
The state reported 854 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19, continuing a surge in new daily cases that began last week and pushing the total number of cases to over 50,000 with 2,807 deaths.
New coronavirus cases top 900 in daily spike Friday
Ohio has reported yet another one-day spike in coronavirus cases as pandemic figures continue to rise day-by-day.
Ohio youth see virus surge
Ohioans were cautioned Thursday to return to being vigilant about social distancing, mask-wearing and hand-washing, after cases of COVID-19 hit their highest mark since mid-April.
Number of unemployed continues to drop
For the eighth week in a row, the number of Ohioans continuing to claim unemployment benefits has declined as the state’s economy slowly emerges from its pandemic-related shutdown.
Virus response lifts DeWine’s approval rating
Nearly half of the people in central Ohio responding to a new poll say they know someone who has caught the coronavirus.
New COVID-19 cases decline; worries about kids’ vaccines
Ohio reported a slight decrease in the number of new daily coronavirus cases Tuesday following a series of higher-than-average day-to-day increases.
Ohio sees 2nd highest daily spike in coronavirus cases
Coronavirus cases are rising in about half the states as the nation emerges from weeks of stay-at-home orders and business shutdowns.
Pandemic challenges efforts to feed hungry kids
The coronavirus outbreak has impacted efforts to provide food for those who need it, including a city-wide program that offers children free meals and snacks at 185 locations throughout Central Ohio.