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.