Ohio Could Expand Vaccine Eligibility Again Soon, Governor Hints

COLUMBUS, OH — While touring COVID-19 vaccination clinics in central Ohio, Gov. Mike DeWine hinted he may soon expand vaccine eligibility again in Ohio.

While talking to media members at the clinics, DeWine said he was hearing medical officials urge further vaccine eligibility expansion. He said clinics are "just about ready" to welcome Ohioans 40 and older, WKYC reported.

He also hinted at allowing people with certain medical conditions to also receive the vaccine soon.

Ohio just expanded its COVID-19 vaccine eligibility on Thursday, allowing residents 50 and older to receive the vaccine. The state also allowed people with certain medical conditions, like diabetes, to receive the vaccine.

As of Saturday afternoon, nearly 20 percent of Ohioans have received at least the first part of the two-shot COVID-19 vaccine.

One of Ohio's first mass vaccination clinics will open Wednesday in Cleveland. The Wolstein Center will host the clinic, which will be able to vaccinate 6,000 people per day.

Ohioans can register for COVID-19 vaccination appointments through the Ohio Department of Health website.