Ohio COVID-19 cases on the rise
COLUMBUS, Ohio- While virus cases and hospitalizations in Ohio begin to rise again, Gov. Mike DeWine says he remains optimistic of the state goal to remove health orders by July 4.
Data shows that over the past two weeks the rolling average number of daily new cases has increased by more than 20% and the state is averaging 1,483 current COVID-19 hospitalizations.
Health experts blame this spike on the emerging variants in the U.S. that are proving to be more deadly and contagious.
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The Ohio Department of Health Friday, reported 1,946 new cases of COVID-19, 119 hospitalizations and 86 deaths. The state reported 183.7 cases per 100,000 Ohioans over the last two weeks, that is over 3 times the governor’s goal of 50 cases per 100,000 before relaxation of health restrictions.