Ohio Department Of Health

Despite the nation reaching the grim milestone of 1 million COVID deaths, ODH Director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff says Ohio is doing "well" compared to previous spikes.

Parents who depend on the WIC program are struggling to get enough formula for their infants.

An eight-month-old male from Ashland County was the first child to die from the flu in Ohio this year, according to a news release.

They say this variant, which has been prevalent in Europe, could make its way to Ohio soon. They caution Ohioans to prepare instead of worrying.

Daily reporting will give way to weekly reporting. And reporting by schools will be changed too.

Last week, the healthcare company Abbott recalled some infant powdered formulas after four consumer complaints related to salmonella. In response, the USDA granted more flexibility to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, or WIC, because some of the formulas recalled are provided through the program.

Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff says masks and vaccinations are still important tools to fight COVID-19.

Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff said COVID case numbers and hospitalizations are down but there’s still a big threat to public safety when you consider where the state stands right now.

The Ohio Department of Health said there’s evidence omicron is quickly moving through Ohio. Doctors say they are seeing signs that give them hope the worst might be over.

Earlier this month, the Ohio Department of Health said it would send rapid COVID tests first to K-12 schools instead of libraries and health departments. But now the health department is considering reversing that decision.