Lorain County Approaches Worst COVID-19 Classification

AVON LAKE, OH — Lorain County ranks No. 31 of Ohio's 88 counties in highest COVID-19 case rate per 100,000 residents.

Between March 10 and March 23, there were 460 COVID-19 cases confirmed among Lorain County residents. That's a case rate of 148.5 per 100,000 residents, the Ohio Department of Health said.

Clark County has the worst COVID-19 case rate in Ohio, 253.6 per 100,000 residents. Neighboring Cuyahoga County's case rate is 167 per 100,000 residents.

Lorain County is still classified as "red" by the Ohio Department of Health for its COVID-19 spread. That's the second-worst color classification a county can receive. The county is approaching the worst color classification, health officials said.

COVID-19 vaccination continues to occur throughout Ohio, and more than 82,000 Lorain County residents have started the COVID-19 vaccination process. That's more than 26 percent of the county's residents, the Ohio Department of Health said.

Eligible Lorain County residents can sign-up for a vaccine through the Lorain County Public Health website.