/tags/coronavirus Coronavirus en-US Copyright Mon, 23 Oct 2023 13:43:59 GMT /government-politics/2023-10-23/statewide-simulation-prepares-ohio-agencies-for-possible-anthrax-attack Public safety, EMS and health agencies across Ohio worked together last week to undergo a three-day biological attack simulation. Mon, 23 Oct 2023 13:43:59 GMT /government-politics/2023-10-23/statewide-simulation-prepares-ohio-agencies-for-possible-anthrax-attack Sarah Donaldson /government-politics/2022-06-16/covid-19-vaccines-will-soon-be-available-for-younger-children-in-ohio The Ohio Department of Health said shipments of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for children six months- to five-years-old could arrive as soon as Monday. Thu, 16 Jun 2022 19:30:07 GMT /government-politics/2022-06-16/covid-19-vaccines-will-soon-be-available-for-younger-children-in-ohio Jo Ingles /government-politics/2022-04-15/mike-dewine-is-under-quarantine-after-testing-positive-for-covid-19 Gov. Mike DeWine has been diagnosed with having COVID-19 by his personal physician. Fri, 15 Apr 2022 22:43:43 GMT /government-politics/2022-04-15/mike-dewine-is-under-quarantine-after-testing-positive-for-covid-19 Andy Chow /government-politics/2022-03-24/ohios-health-leaders-warn-people-to-prepare-for-another-covid-variant They say this variant, which has been prevalent in Europe, could make its way to Ohio soon. But they caution Ohioans to prepare instead of worrying. Thu, 24 Mar 2022 17:57:23 GMT /government-politics/2022-03-24/ohios-health-leaders-warn-people-to-prepare-for-another-covid-variant Jo Ingles /government-politics/2021-12-23/lawmakers-are-seeking-aid-for-an-ohio-hospital-system-in-distress One of the legislators hopes additional dollars can help fortify security and safety for health care workers. Thu, 23 Dec 2021 17:09:37 GMT /government-politics/2021-12-23/lawmakers-are-seeking-aid-for-an-ohio-hospital-system-in-distress Andy Chow /government-politics/2021-12-22/ohio-doctors-address-challenges-of-workplace-violence-for-overloaded-hospital-staff Hospital leader says doctors and nurses are dealing with increased encounters with family members and loved ones of patients. Wed, 22 Dec 2021 21:13:04 GMT /government-politics/2021-12-22/ohio-doctors-address-challenges-of-workplace-violence-for-overloaded-hospital-staff Andy Chow /government-politics/2021-12-17/dewine-is-deploying-ohio-national-guard-members-to-hospitals-around-the-state The governor is activating 1,050 members of the national guard to address hospital staffing issues. Fri, 17 Dec 2021 19:35:44 GMT /government-politics/2021-12-17/dewine-is-deploying-ohio-national-guard-members-to-hospitals-around-the-state Andy Chow /government-politics/2021-12-13/dewines-game-plan-shifts-to-encouraging-vaccinated-people-to-get-the-booster The governor says increasing the amount of people who get the COVID-19 vaccine booster can help save lives. Mon, 13 Dec 2021 21:39:50 GMT /government-politics/2021-12-13/dewines-game-plan-shifts-to-encouraging-vaccinated-people-to-get-the-booster Andy Chow /government-politics/2021-11-18/ohio-house-to-vote-on-ban-on-vaccine-passports-and-covid-vaccine-mandates-for-schools-employers The original language of the bill would exempt bars from statewide curfews, but that's not the version the House voted on. Thu, 18 Nov 2021 23:58:35 GMT /government-politics/2021-11-18/ohio-house-to-vote-on-ban-on-vaccine-passports-and-covid-vaccine-mandates-for-schools-employers Karen Kasler /government-politics/2021-11-15/the-registration-deadline-for-the-first-vax-2-school-lottery-drawing-is-looming This coming Sunday is the first deadline. Mon, 15 Nov 2021 20:35:14 GMT /government-politics/2021-11-15/the-registration-deadline-for-the-first-vax-2-school-lottery-drawing-is-looming Jo Ingles