Ohio Crosses 4,000 Confirmed Coronavirus Cases, 119 Deaths

COLUMBUS, OH — Ohio has now confirmed more than 4,000 cases of the new coronavirus state. More than 1,100 Ohioans have been hospitalized because of the virus, the Ohio Department of Health announced Sunday afternoon.

Since the start of the outbreak, at least 4,043 Ohioans have contracted the virus. There have been 119 deaths in Ohio due to complications from COVID-19. More than 340 Ohioans have been in intensive care because of the virus.

Cuyahoga County continues to lead the state in confirmed COVID-19 cases, with 826. Fourteen Cuyahoga County residents have died due to complications from the virus.

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Mahoning County leads Ohio in COVID-19 related deaths, with 15 confirmed dead.

Ohio officials are now urging residents to don cloth masks when venturing into public. The recommendation comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said cloth masks could help slow the spread of the new coronavirus in crowded areas.

To be clear, wearing a cloth mask will not prevent a person from contracting COVID-19, state officials said. However, the mask could prevent an infected person from spreading the virus to others.