Why vaccinations rates are so low in rural Ohio wtol.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from wtol.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Virus cases climbing in Ohio despite 60% vaccination rate
SHARE
COLUMBUS, Ohio Ohio reported its largest single-day increase in COVID-19 cases in eight weeks on Tuesday as the more contagious delta variant spreads.
What You Need To Know
Infections and hospitalizations continue to rise in Ohio
Officials warn that low vaccination rates are a risk factor
The more contagious delta variant is spreading widely
The state added 744 cases while seven-day average infections increased to 491, a 133% increase in less than two weeks.
Following months of declining cases, the abrupt reversal of trends comes despite Ohio surpassing a 60% vaccination rate for its adult population.
Concern is growing over the rising positivity rate in Michigan. The Williams County health commissioner says Ohioans should avoid Michigan to slow the spread.
COVID-19 claims four more bryantimes.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from bryantimes.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
He wants to do it for a very clear reason.
âWeâre not immune,â Luce told
The Bryan Times.
Luce is part of a group of community and business leaders who are working with Williams County Health Commissioner Jim Watkins to help stop the spread of COVID-19 through disseminating information.
Watkins said Gov. Mike DeWine has said it is important for community and business leaders to come together to help spread the word.
âI think itâs important we have everyone in the community be a part of this (fight against COVID-19),â Watkins said. âThis is what itâs going to take. Itâs really got to be a community effort.â