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COVID-19

Thu. 9:23 a.m.: New vaccine may be option for troops with religious concerns

WASHINGTON (AP) — A COVID-19 vaccine that could soon win federal approval may offer a boost for the U.S. military: an opportunity to get shots into some of the thousands of service members who have refused other coronavirus vaccines for religious reasons. At least 175 active duty and reserve ...

Wed. 8:33 a.m.: Moderna says updated COVID shot boosts omicron protection

Moderna's experimental COVID-19 vaccine that combines its original shot with protection against the omicron variant appears to work, the company announced today. COVID-19 vaccine makers are studying updated boosters that might be offered in the fall to better protect people against future ...

Case rate in Ohio drops 5.5 percent

After eight straight weeks of increased COVID-19 cases, Ohio saw a modest decline this week. The state had a 5.5 percent decrease in COVID-19 cases per 100,000 residents this week compared to last. Mahoning County had the third-highest rate of COVID-19 cases per 100,000 among the ...

Tue. 9:33 a.m.: Shanghai moves toward ending 2-month COVID-19 lockdown

BEIJING (AP) — Shanghai authorities say they will take some major steps Wednesday toward reopening China's largest city after a two-month COVID-19 lockdown that has throttled the national economy and largely bottled up millions of people in their homes. Full bus and subway service will be ...

COVID cases rise for 8th straight week

The number of COVID-19 cases in Ohio has increased by nearly eight times in less than two months. COVID-19 cases per 100,000 Ohioans have risen for eight straight weeks as an omicron variant is spreading rapidly. Ohio had an 8 percent increase in COVID-19 cases per 100,000 residents this ...