Nearly 1M young Ohio kids now eligible for vaccine
COVID-19 vaccinations finally are available to U.S. children as young as 5, to the relief of many parents.
Local – COVID 19
Ohio ready to expand vaccine incentive to younger kids
As the federal government prepares to give a final OK to administering the Pfizer COVID-19 for younger children, the state says it’s ready to expand its vaccination incentive scholarship program.
OSU docs working on COVID-19 breath test
Researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center are exploring the use of a breath test for COVID-19, which could replace the uncomfortable nasal swab and return results far more quickly.
Unemployment decline continues
The number of Ohioans filing first-time claims for unemployment benefits dropped for the second week in a row to a new pandemic-era low.
State encourages parents to get kids vaccinated against infectious diseases
As parents wait for federal health agencies to approve a COVID vaccine for children, the state is encouraging them to make well-child appointments with their pediatrician and ensure their child is up-to-date on recommended vaccinations.
App creates digital medical verification for concerts, films, plays
Central Ohioans planning to go to concerts and other events at several Columbus theaters can use an app to make it easier to document their COVID-19 vaccination or infection status at the door.
Ohio school board group splits from national organization
The Ohio School Boards Association has severed ties with the national organization over the larger group’s request for federal assistance to address the increasing threats targeting school board members over issues like mask mandates.
Ohio adjusts school quarantine guidance
Ohio is adjusting its quarantine recommendations for schools in hopes of keeping students in class more even if they’re exposed to someone who has the coronavirus.
Ohio records more deaths than births; experts cite pandemic
For the first time in state history, Ohio recorded more deaths than births last year, a development experts say was expedited by COVID-19.
Ohio prepares for boosters + vaccines for kids
The Ohio Department of Health has released its guidelines for administering COVID-19 vaccine boosters.