In the last three weeks the state is averaging 2,140 cases a day, according to ODH. In the last week Ohio has reported an average of about 2,709 cases a day.
As of Thursday, 1,674 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized in Ohio and 511 were in ICUs. It’s nearly double the 898 hospitalized patients and 253 in the ICU reported on Aug. 6.
Approximately 24% of hospital beds 27% of ICU beds are available in the state.
In the last day, Ohio recorded 170 hospitalizations and 10 ICU admissions, according to ODH.
The state is averaging 99 hospitalizations a day and nine ICU admissions a day in the last three weeks.
On Thursday, the Association of Ohio Health Commissioners, Inc. released more information about health conditions that would qualify adult Americans for a third dose of a mRNA COVID vaccine.
Last week the Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced recommendations for the immunocompromised to get a third dose of the Pfizer of Moderna vaccine. Fewer than 3% of Ohioans are estimated to qualify for the additional shot.
The third dose should be administered at least 28 days after the second shot. Those interested in getting a third dose should contact their primary care provider to possibly schedule an appointment.
An additional dose is not recommended for those who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at this time.
Nearly 51% of Ohio’s population and almost 60% of those 12 and older have received at least one dose of the vaccine as of Thursday, according to ODH.
More than 47% of residents and 55% of Ohioans 12 and older have completed the vaccine.
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