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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 Ohio Department of Health said it will divert incoming rapid COVID test kits to K-12 schools, colleges and universities -
Some 458 officers died in the line of duty, making 2021 the deadliest year since 1930. The vast majority of deaths — 301 — are attributed to COVID-19, followed by firearm and traffic incidents. -
The Biden administration is facing sharp criticism for its response to the coronavirus as the highly contagious omicron variant continues across the U.S. uncontained. On Wellness Wednesday, we discuss what a new federal COVID strategy should look like. -
Six schools will hold class remotely Wednesday as the district struggles with ongoing personnel shortages. -
President Biden and others in his administration insist schools should stay open, even with the omicron wave making it harder than ever to manage. -
Those safety net services are now struggling with the same issues the people they serve are trying to manage. -
Cincinnati Public Schools will shift to remote learning starting Wednesday due to staffing shortages caused by COVID-19. The district will return to in-person learning Jan. 24 if staffing levels are sufficient to open the schools. -
In a letter, the Columbus Education Association called for Columbus City Schools to go remote for two weeks to help combat the worst of the omicron variant surge. -
The Biden administration says Americans will be able to order COVID-19 tests online starting Wednesday. Those who are eligible can get eight free over-the-counter at-home tests a month. -
Reynoldsburg City Schools began its second week with an altered bus schedule and some of its students learning from home due to fewer available bus drivers.
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Business & EconomyCentral Ohio's largest private employer said in an email to employees Friday morning it will require most of its 300,000 employees to return to the office. More than 18,000 of those employees work in central Ohio. -
Health, Science & EnvironmentThe governor’s office said in a statement that DeWine is taking Paxlovid, a medication used to treat COVID-19. He is set to work from home for the rest of the week. -
Health, Science & EnvironmentThe lawsuit, filed last month in federal court in Cleveland, claims Sherri Tenpenny didn't pay taxes in 2001, 2012 and 2013. -
Classical 101In January 2021 cellist and composer Joshua Roman suffered a bout with COVID-19. More than three years later, he's still living with career-threatening symptoms of long COVID. Roman's journey has taught him to let go of the illusion of perfectionism and embrace his humanity. It has also led him to embark on some cutting-edge projects that join classical music and wellness. -
The deadline for state and local governments to spend the remainder of their shares of $350 billion in federal COVID-19 recovery funds is Dec. 31, 2024. -
Health, Science & EnvironmentHealth officials say Ohioans need to take action now to protect themselves against COVID-19, flu and RSV. -
The non profit Mid-Ohio Food Collective is closing its COVID-19 pandemic era drive-thru service in Grove City tomorrow, citing a lack of need for it and a desire to give the people they help more options inside their facilities. -
Health, Science & EnvironmentThe trivalent vaccine protected against multiple COVID-19 variants in tests with mice and hamsters. -
The new vaccine is a different formulation from earlier shots. It's also not paid for by the federal government. -
DeWine has encouraged people to get vaccinated after he recently tested positive for COVID-19.
