COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Coming To Ohio Colleges, Offices

COLUMBUS, OH — Ohio colleges and offices will offer students and employees access to COVID-19 vaccines starting next week.

All Ohio colleges and universities participating in the program will offer the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine to students, Gov. Mike DeWine announced. DeWine wants all Ohio college students to have access to a vaccine before the school year ends in May.

"Although young people are less likely to get sick from the coronavirus, they are significant carriers of the virus," DeWine said. "By offering one-dose clinics on campus, students who wish to be vaccinated will have a nearby, convenient location to get the vaccine with their peers."

DeWine noted that young people may not be at great risk if they become infected by COVID-19, but college students can serve as carriers of the virus.

Ohio will also work with employers to offer in-office vaccination clinics starting April 12. Workplaces can allot up to 25 percent of their vaccine allocation to vaccinate their own employees, or to partner with local employees, labor unions and other organizations vaccinate employees at work locations, DeWine said.

"We think this will increase the percentage of those who choose to be vaccinated," the governor said.