The Ohio Department of Health has amended its remaining health order to conform to the new CDC guidance, which allows those who have been vaccinated for COVID-19 to stop wearing masks, for the most part.
Under the new guidance, those who have not been vaccinated must still wear masks and socially distance.
Everyone must still wear masks when in a healthcare setting, when traveling on public transportation, and when at a business or employer that chooses to require masks.
Ohio’s order also continues to require masking in congregate settings, such as nursing homes and assisted living facilities, and in settings with large numbers of unvaccinated individuals, such as schools and daycare centers.
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Two Corona Virus relief bills have been signed by Governor Mike DeWine…
Senate Bill 108 provides funding to bars, restaurants and hotels, while Senate Bill 109 gives funding to businesses and child care providers, as well as local fairs and Ohio Veteran Homes.
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Those wishing to be a part of Ohio’s COVID-19 ‘Vax-a-Million’ drawings will have to opt in.
Governor DeWine announced that starting today; Ohioans that are vaccinated for COVID-19 will be asked to register for the drawings by visiting OhioVaxaMillion.com or by calling the Ohio Department of Health (1-833-4-ASK-ODH).
Those 12 to 17 years-old can win 1 of 5 free, 4-year scholarships, while those 18 and over can win 1 of five $1 million prizes.
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In Huron County COVID-19 numbers…
5 new cases were reported on Monday.
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A man from Lorain is being held in the Lorain County Jail…charged with ‘murder’.
Police have accused 35-year-old Steve Coleff of Jenee of shooting and killing 38-year-old Jose Marrero on Easter Sunday.
Police have not released a motive for the shooting.
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A youth basketball coach accused of shooting the parent of a player in Sandusky’s Cedar Point Sports Center parking lot last month…has been indicted on 14 counts.
According to the Sandusky Register, those counts include ‘attempted murder’ for 41-year-old Mario Lacey of Elyria.
A 33-year-old Elyria man was allegedly shot twice by Lacey, sending the man to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
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Second Harvest Food Bank brings their Mobile Food Pantry to Milan later today.
They’ll be at Edison High School from 4:30 to 6:00 pm.
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No one was hurt during a house fire in Castalia on Monday.
According to the Sandusky Register, one person and two animals escaped from a home on North Washington Street.
The cause of the blaze has not been determined.
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SPORTS
-The Cleveland Indians have dropped 4 in a row, as they lost at the L.A. Angels last night, 7-4. The same 2 teams play again tonight at 9:40 pm.
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From the National Weather Service…
Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.