Coronavirus In Ohio: New Cases, Hospitalizations, Deaths Up

COLUMBUS, OH — Ohio saw a surge in new coronavirus cases, hospitalizations and deaths on Tuesday.

Gov. Mike DeWine acknowledged that Ohio is seeing an uptick in COVID-19 cases. He urged Ohioans to follow physical distancing protocols, wear a mask and get a COVID-19 test if they felt ill. DeWine was then tested for the virus during Tuesday's news conference.

Over the past 24 hours, Ohio confirmed 590 new COVID-19 cases and 31 COVID-19-related deaths. At least 87 people were hospitalized because of the virus during that same time span, the Ohio Department of Health announced. Twenty-four people were admitted to intensive care units with COVID-19, the state health department said.

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Over the past three weeks, Ohio has averaged the following numbers per day:

• COVID-19 cases: 466 cases
• COVID-19-related deaths per day: 23
• COVID-19-related hospitalizations: 57
• COVID-19-related ICU admissions: 14

Ohio is launching three new advertisements to encourage Ohioans to follow health and safety protocols. DeWine said the ads note that Ohio's economic recovery is tied into the state's ability to stymie COVID-19.

The ads were paid for using the Ohio Department of Health's budget. They will air on broadcast and cable television.