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Photo courtesy of the CDCCOVID is surging, but new vaccines have been approved. Here’s what to know -
Jo Ingles/Statehouse News BureauThe Ohio Department of Health is tracking both the mosquito-borne West Nile virus and COVID.
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The at-home tests are expected to be delivered by USPS later this month. The White House said the site is in "beta testing" and will be launched formally Wednesday. -
As the omicron variant delivers a spike in coronavirus cases around Ohio, employers and workers are sparring over who pays for time off when a worker gets sick or has to quarantine. -
Instead of selling tickets to the general public, organizers announced Monday that they would invite groups of spectators to attend the games in person. -
The Biden administration announced Friday that Americans can begin ordering free at-home COVID-19 tests starting Jan. 19. Orders can be placed using the website COVIDtests.gov. -
Other Columbus MLK Day events remain virtual because of the pandemic. -
The White House announced 1,000 military medical personnel will go to Ohio and five other states in the coming days. Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff said some of them will be providing additional medical staff for the Cleveland Clinic. -
Ohio Dept of Health Director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff said layered strategies are the best strategies. -
But the court upheld a separate mandate for almost all employees at hospitals, nursing homes and other health care providers that receive federal funds. -
Ohio National Guard members began helping with operations and COVID testing at the new CAS testing site on Monday. -
But the Ohio Hospital Association says those services come with a steep cost.
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New data from the CDC released on Tuesday shows that while omicron remains the dominant variant, delta — which is the more severe strain — is still a worrisome driving force behind the current surge. -
The Center's for Disease Control has issued an update that shortens the recommended isolation and quarantine period for people with COVID-19 but still recommends masking. An Ohio Health official is worried people will not follow the masking guidelines. -
Columbus Public Health is currently out of at-home COVID-19 test kits but anticipates getting more from The Ohio Department of Health In January. -
Health, Science & EnvironmentWhen the pandemic hit last year, restaurants closed and grocery stores struggled to keep their shelves stocked. A shift also occurred in the national food safety system. -
Ohio health officials are asking the public to stay out of emergency rooms if they are looking for COVID-19 tests or experiencing mild cold-like symptoms. -
Travelers continue to deal with flight disruptions during the most recent COVID surge. -
Rapid at-home COVID tests are in short supply after holiday gatherings and a nationwide test shortage. Public libraries have been handing out those test kits but they are going out the door as soon as supply comes in. -
The omicron variant has COVID cases in Ohio climbing at a pace not seen since last January, causing more event cancellations. Ohio State has canceled the men’s basketball game scheduled for Tuesday. The NHL has also canceled Tuesday’s Blue Jackets game. -
Americans are scrambling to find out if they're COVID-free so they can go through with their plans. But for many, that means queuing up for hours or tracking down scarce at-home testing kits. -
A hospital leader said doctors and nurses are dealing with increased encounters with family members and loved ones of patients.
