Coronavirus In Shaker Heights: ZIP Code Updates

SHAKER HEIGHTS, OH — There have more than 2,300 COVID-19 cases associated with a Shaker Heights ZIP code, according to the Ohio Department of Health.

The 44118 ZIP Code has been home to 2,354 COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began. That's up from 2,202 last week.

Two other ZIP codes stretch into Shaker Heights. The 44120 ZIP code has had 1,755 cases since the pandemic began, up from 1,611 cases last week. Finally, the 44122 ZIP code has had 2,077 cases, up from 1,935 last week.

On Thursday, Ohio surpassed 800,000 COVID-19 cases confirmed among residents since the pandemic began. While there hasn't been a massive surge in new cases following the holidays, the state has seen an uptick in key COVID-19 metrics.

"The new cases per capita at the statewide level has increased since last week - this is not good. We were already at a very elevated level at 657 cases per capita last week, and now we’re close to 740," Gov. Mike DeWine said.

DeWine added that COVID-19 patients using intensive care beds has dipped, but there are concerns the numbers could jump with a spike in cases.

Approximately 3 percent of Ohioans have started the COVID-19 vaccine (nearly 360,000 people), according to the Ohio Department of Health. Vaccine distribution will soon move into Phase 1B, which will include Ohioans 65 and older, teachers and school staffers, and Ohioans with serious, chronic illnesses.