COLUMBUS (WCMH) — The latest number of COVID-19 cases in the state will be released by the Ohio Department of Health at 2pm, Friday. As of July 2, a total of 54,166 (+1,301) cases were reported in Ohio since the pandemic began, leading to 2,903 (+27) deaths and 8,038 hospitalizations (+127). The Department of Health adds the data when it is informed of a case or death. The information is backdated to the actual date the person started exhibiting symptoms or the date the person died. Governor Mike DeWine does not have a news conference scheduled for Friday. The governor started Thursday’s briefing discussing guidance for reopening K-12 schools. DeWine says we have an obligation to educate our children and keep them safe. Local control of our schools is important but state has an obligation to give children an education. DeWine said they have developed guidelines each school should follow,…
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