/news/tags/vaccinations vaccinations en-US Copyright Fri, 17 Jun 2022 14:16:10 GMT /news/2022-06-17/morning-headlines-ohio-senate-president-wants-changes-to-transgender-athlete-ban-bill-and-more Matt Huffman says his chamber will move forward with a controversial bill but wants requirements for physical genital exams removed; Ohio health officials are preparing for COVID-19 vaccine approval for children under five. Fri, 17 Jun 2022 14:16:10 GMT /news/2022-06-17/morning-headlines-ohio-senate-president-wants-changes-to-transgender-athlete-ban-bill-and-more Amy Eddings, Jay Shah /news/health-science/2022-01-06/cuyahoga-county-is-worst-in-the-state-for-covid-19-cases "We remain in crisis mode," said county Health Commissioner Terry Allan. "The unvaccinated continue to drive up this hospital surge.” Thu, 06 Jan 2022 18:24:16 GMT /news/health-science/2022-01-06/cuyahoga-county-is-worst-in-the-state-for-covid-19-cases /news/2021-11-05/morning-headlines-ohio-ag-yost-sues-over-vaccine-mandate-rep-shontel-brown-sworn-into-office Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost sues over a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for employees of federal contractors; Democrat Shontel Brown is sworn into the House; Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Cranley says he will fire Ohio’s entire utility regulatory board if elected; and more stories. Fri, 05 Nov 2021 12:56:43 GMT /news/2021-11-05/morning-headlines-ohio-ag-yost-sues-over-vaccine-mandate-rep-shontel-brown-sworn-into-office Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/2021-11-04/morning-headlines-akron-metro-union-delays-strike-91-of-summa-employees-are-vaccinated Public transit busses are still running throughout Summit County as Metro RTA union employees decided to hold off on a strike set to begin Thursday; Summa Health System says about 91% of its employees have complied with its COVID-19 vaccine mandate; Ohio Democrats are strongly objecting to the new map of congressional districts released today by House Republicans; and more stories. Thu, 04 Nov 2021 12:46:43 GMT /news/2021-11-04/morning-headlines-akron-metro-union-delays-strike-91-of-summa-employees-are-vaccinated Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/health-science/2021-09-21/ohio-hospitals-filling-up-with-30-to-50-year-old-unvaccinated-patients The number of Ohioans hospitalized with COVID-19 is climbing to levels the state hasn’t seen since the deadly surge over the 2020-2021 winter, and doctors are particularly concerned about a spike in patients under the age of 50. Tue, 21 Sep 2021 21:58:50 GMT /news/health-science/2021-09-21/ohio-hospitals-filling-up-with-30-to-50-year-old-unvaccinated-patients /news/2021-09-01/morning-headlines-covid-cases-hit-8-month-high-dewine-calls-for-state-investigation-into-bishop-sycamore-school New coronavirus cases hit an eight-month high in Ohio on Tuesday with nearly 6,000 positive tests; Gov. Mike DeWine has ordered the Ohio Department of Education to investigate a high school that claims to be based in Columbus but has no address listed on its website; Ohio Supreme Court Justice Pat DeWine says he's dropping out of the race for chief justice of the court; and more stories. Wed, 01 Sep 2021 12:55:48 GMT /news/2021-09-01/morning-headlines-covid-cases-hit-8-month-high-dewine-calls-for-state-investigation-into-bishop-sycamore-school Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/2021-08-24/morning-headlines-covid-cases-rsv-increasing-among-children-several-area-schools-dismiss-early-close-due-to-heat COVID cases among children are increasing in Ohio; several Northeast Ohio school districts are closing or sending kids home early today due to extreme heat; House Republicans resume debate today on a bill that would prohibit public and private employers from requiring vaccinations or punishing workers who don't receive them; and more stories. Tue, 24 Aug 2021 12:48:14 GMT /news/2021-08-24/morning-headlines-covid-cases-rsv-increasing-among-children-several-area-schools-dismiss-early-close-due-to-heat Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/2021-08-03/morning-headlines-cuyahoga-summit-counties-moved-up-to-substantial-covid-spread-more-vaccine-clinics-offered A number of Northeast Ohio counties now fall under the CDC’s ‘substantial’ spread category for the coronavirus, recommending that everyone wear a mask indoors; counties are making vaccines more accessible as the delta variant continues to spread; today is Election Day for portions of Cuyahoga and Summit counties in the very tight race for the Democratic nomination for the 11th Congressional seat; and more stories. Tue, 03 Aug 2021 12:48:04 GMT /news/2021-08-03/morning-headlines-cuyahoga-summit-counties-moved-up-to-substantial-covid-spread-more-vaccine-clinics-offered Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/2021-06-25/morning-headlines-lawmakers-attach-transgender-ban-to-popular-college-athlete-bill-ohio-house-passes-controversial-vaccine-bill The bill to allow college athletes to receive compensation for their name, image, and likeness passed the Ohio House, but not before Republican lawmakers attached a last-minute amendment that bans transgender women from participating in high school and college women sports; A controversial vaccine bill has passed after it was tacked onto another Senate bill; Former Canton McKinley football coaches lose their non-coaching jobs; and more stories. Fri, 25 Jun 2021 12:45:40 GMT /news/2021-06-25/morning-headlines-lawmakers-attach-transgender-ban-to-popular-college-athlete-bill-ohio-house-passes-controversial-vaccine-bill Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/government-politics/2021-05-24/dewine-ohio-covid-19-vaccinations-rising-again-thanks-to-vax-a-million Gov. Mike DeWine gives the credit to his Vax-a-Million cash and scholarship giveaways and saying the program is “exceeding my wildest expectations.” Mon, 24 May 2021 21:25:38 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-05-24/dewine-ohio-covid-19-vaccinations-rising-again-thanks-to-vax-a-million Gayle S. Putrich