COVID

Doctors say new variants of COVID-19 Omicron are taking hold in other countries now and could cause a wave of COVID-19 this winter, just in time for Thanksgiving and December holidays.

But while most numbers are trending upward, the number of deaths is going down.

Former Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley says pandemic funds can be used for that purpose

They say this variant, which has been prevalent in Europe, could make its way to Ohio soon. But they caution Ohioans to prepare instead of worrying.

It is not just due to the fact that COVID cases are declining.

Daily reporting will give way to weekly reporting. And reporting by schools will be changed too.

Ohio Department of Health says changes in Omicron's dynamics are behind the decision.

At least throughout the first half of this calendar year.

The Ohio Department of Health blames an electronic lab processing error for an undercount today

Frank LaRose tested positive just two days after he took part in a high level meeting with state leaders.