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'Surge Is Here': Ohio Hits New Coronavirus Hospitalization Record
"We cannot sound the alarm bell loud enough for people in Ohio to change their behavior," one doctor said.

"We cannot sound the alarm bell loud enough for people in Ohio to change their behavior," one doctor said.

Ohio easily broke its own record for the most COVID-19 virus cases confirmed in 24 hours.
As the iconic jazz club prepares for a voluntary shutdown, one customer decided to show their appreciation for the staff.
A new health order encourages all Ohioans to stay home unless they are working or engaged in an essential activity.
Health officials said the state is close to deferring procedures and rationing care due to strained hospital systems.
The Ohio Department of Health could classify Lorain County as "purple" as soon as next week.
One of Ohio's most populous counties has officially been declared "purple" for its COVID-19 spread.
Gov. Mike DeWine said health officials have decided to double-check 12,000 possible positive cases, rather than count them in daily totals.
Lorain County, like much of Ohio and the nation, is seeing a surge in new COVID-19 cases.
The Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals and 98 other top U.S. hospital systems are urging Americans to wear masks to slow COVID-19.
The district has approved a new reopening plan for the district.
County officials are recommending all schools close and go to remote-only education after Thanksgiving break.
Here's how Ohio and its Midwest neighbors are handling the COVID-19 surge.
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A 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew will go into effect on Thursday.
The Solon Schools are facing a critical staffing issue amid Ohio's COVID-19 spike.
The district has opened access points to aid students struggling in the remote-only education model.
On Monday, more than 7,000 new positive coronavirus tests were confirmed by the Ohio Department of Health.
Gov. Mike DeWine announced a new prohibition on certain mass gatherings on Monday.
Ohio has again broken its own record for most new COVID-19 cases confirmed in one day.
Nearly 300 Ohioans also entered hospitals for COVID-19 treatment in the past 24 hours.
Some nonessential surgeries are being postponed because of the strain COVID-19 is placing on Ohio hospitals.
The state's COVID-19 grace period will expire at the end of November.
Gov. Mike DeWine said he is considering closing bars, restaurants and fitness centers throughout Ohio.
As medical officials plead with Ohioans to wear masks and follow social distancing, COVID-19 numbers continue to rise.
Ohio set new records for the most COVID-19 virus cases and hospitalizations confirmed in a single day.
The Buckeye State has enough PPE and ventilators to care for ailing patients, but staff are increasingly taxed.
Grants of up to $3,000 are available to small businesses located in Cleveland Heights.
There is a real risk of catching COVID-19 in all of Ohio's 88 counties, Gov. Mike DeWine said.
A record number of Ohioans are now in intensive care units because of the virus.
While COVID-19 cases dipped Monday, deaths and hospitalizations related to the virus were up.
Since the start of the pandemic, at least 219,000 Ohioans have contracted the virus.
Health officials confirmed more than 2,800 new COVID-19 cases among Ohioans on Saturday.
Health officials confirmed more than 2,500 new COVID-19 cases on Friday.
If Cuyahoga County continues its surge in new COVID-19 cases, it could soon be Ohio's first "purple" county.
Ohio now has 38 "red" counties. Gov. Mike DeWine said the virus is spreading through all regions of the state.
Former Gov. Chris Christie spoke to Ohioans on Thursday, telling them not think themselves safe from COVID-19.
District officials said the student has not recently been in a school building.
Ohio submitted its preliminary COVID-19 vaccination plan this week.