Coronavirus in Ohio Friday update: More than 19,000 cases, 700 deaths – NBC4 WCMH-TV

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) The Ohio Department of Health has released the latest number of COVID-19 cases in the state.

Numbers as of Friday, Jan. 21 follow:

The 21-day case average is above22,000.

The department reported 5,763 people started the vaccination process, bringing the total to 7,130,638 which is 61% of the states population. And 15,178 received booster shots.

The Ohio Hospital Association reported the following numbers related to COVID-19 patients:

Ohio schools reported more than 27,000 new coronavirus cases this week, setting a new record one week after cases shattered a previous record. Local doctors are sending a new warning to COVID-19 test-takers, due to data showing the effectiveness of throat swabs. Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff, state health director, gave an update, Thursday, where he expressed hope that the omicron variant might soon decline but remained concerned over hospitalization levels.

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Coronavirus in Ohio Friday update: More than 19,000 cases, 700 deaths - NBC4 WCMH-TV

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