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New coronavirus cases in Ohio remain flat at around 1,500 per day; Gov. DeWine says 570,000 vaccine doses are coming next week; Ohio will make public a list of nursing homes and assisted living facilities that have not requested vaccines or disclosed vaccination status; and more stories.
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The nursing home COVID-19 death toll jumped by nearly 1,300 in the last week, as the Ohio Department of Health added in 4,000 unaccounted-for deaths to the state’s running total. But with lower overall statewide case numbers and vaccines, visits to nursing homes are allowed and even being encouraged.
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About half of workers in nursing homes are agreeing to receive inoculations, and visitation is allowed in counties that are no longer 'red' on the federal COVID map.
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Gov. Mike DeWine is asking every school district in Ohio to come up with plans to help students who have fallen behind during the pandemic; A Southern Poverty Law Center report shows Ohio has the second-highest number of active extremist anti-government groups in the U.S.; the Columbus police officer charged with fatally shooting Andre Hill has been released from jail; and more stories.
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Patients at five Northeast Ohio nursing homes will have to repeat their COVID-19 vaccinations; Gov. Mike DeWine says the state is continuing its efforts to increase vaccination among people of color; after decades at the I-X Center, this year’s Cleveland Auto Show will be held downtown at the Huntington Convention Center in December; and more stories.
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More than half of nursing home workers have refused the vaccine, but at least one is beating the odds.
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Three major cities in the state are reporting shortages of the shots or other issues with getting people vaccinated.
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The coronavirus pandemic has restricted many families from seeing their loved ones who live in nursing homes. But a new bill could give caregivers more access and opportunity for hands-on care.
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After more than a year of work, the Summit County Nursing Home Task Force has released its final recommendations for improving facilities. The group says many of the suggestions are already in place and intended to help nursing homes navigate the pandemic, and beyond.
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Those who will be eligible in the next group include those over 65, those with serious health conditions, or those who work in K-12 schools.