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Coronavirus In Ohio: 1,122 New Cases, 22 Deaths
Ohio saw a small jump in new COVID-19 cases on Thursday.
COLUMBUS, OH — Ohio saw a small jump in newly reported COVID-19 cases on Thursday.
After nearly a week of confirming fewer than 1,000 new cases per day, health officials confirmed 1,122 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours. Since the start of the pandemic, more than 110,000 cases have been confirmed among Ohioans.
Twenty-two Ohioans died from COVID-19 complications on Thursday, the Ohio Department of Health confirmed. More than 3,900 Ohioans have died due to complications caused by the virus.
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COVID-19-related hospitalizations and intensive care admissions were on par with their state average. Here are all of Thursday's COVID-19 numbers:
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- New cases: 1,122
- New deaths: 22
- New hospitalizations: 86
- New ICU admissions: 17
UPDATED Travel Advisory Based on current positivity rates, Ohioans are now encouraged to avoid travel to: Florida Idaho Mississippi Nevada Details: https://t.co/okBJHIYR5Z#InThisTogetherOhio #MasksOnOhio pic.twitter.com/2wHtSn0pq4
— Governor Mike DeWine (@GovMikeDeWine) August 19, 2020
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