nursing home workers

The Ohio Department of Health Director has signed some new orders dealing with the care of older Ohioans.

Updated: 3:05 p.m., Monday, May 3, 2021 Ohio is relaxing requirements for COVID-19 testing among nursing home and assisted living employees, Gov. Mike DeWine announced Monday. Those working in nursing homes or other congregate care settings who have been fully vaccinated will no longer have to be tested for the virus twice a week, according to a new statewide health order.

Ohio nursing homes have been one of the frontlines during the pandemic, and Gov. Mike DeWine has repeatedly raised concerns that many employees are…