Ohio COVID-19 Weekly Update: Cases Steady at 2,250, Vaccine Uptake Grows

CLEVELAND, Ohio – COVID-19 cases in Ohio remained stable this week. The state reported 2,250 new cases, a slight increase from 2,239 last week. This time last year, Ohio had over 8,000 cases. In early November 2023, COVID-19 cases began to rise continuously through the holiday season.

As of now, 988,279 Ohioans have received the updated COVID-19 vaccine, which is about 8.4% of the state’s population. This marks an increase of 58,582 from the previous week. Since the early days of the pandemic in 2020, Ohio has reported a total of 3,865,120 COVID-19 cases.

Recently, 82 new hospitalizations were reported, bringing the total to 155,340. There were 2 new ICU admissions, raising the total to 15,948. Additionally, the state reported 23 new deaths, resulting in a total of 44,462 deaths due to COVID-19. Note that death reports may lag by weeks.

Summary of Data as of Nov. 21:

• Total reported cases: 3,865,120 (up 2,250)
• Total individuals vaccinated with the updated vaccine: 988,279
• Total deaths: 44,462 (up 23)
• Total hospitalizations: 155,340 (up 82)
• Total ICU admissions: 15,948 (up 2)

This concise overview provides a clear picture of the COVID-19 situation in Ohio, helping the public stay informed about the current health landscape.