DeWine s Week in Review for week ending Dec. 18 Saturday, December 19, 2020 11:08 AM DeWine Throughout the week, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine was joined by Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and provided updates on Ohio s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as other state initiatives.
On Monday, Governor DeWine announced that the first COVID-19 vaccinations have been administered in Ohio. Shipments of 975 doses were delivered to both The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus and UC Health in Cincinnati. Several healthcare workers and personnel who are routinely involved with the care of COVID-19 patients immediately received vaccinations. It was such a moment of hope to watch the healthcare workers begin to get vaccinated, said Governor DeWine. This is the first day of a process that will continue over the months ahead as Ohioans who choose to be vaccinated have their opportunity to receive the vaccine. However, un
Coronavirus: Ohio nursing home residents, staff receive first vaccines Kristen Spicker
Ohio’s first nursing home residents and staff were vaccinated against coronavirus Friday as part of a federal program that partners pharmacies with congregate care settings.
“It’s an incredible day in Ohio’s history,” said Gov. Mike DeWine. “The rolling out of these vaccines mark a turning point in this pandemic.”
We ve been waiting for this day. Vaccinations have now begun at Ohio s nursing homes. These are among the very first shots given this morning in Columbus. ⬇ But we cannot let up. Until the vaccine is widely available to us all, we must continue to be extremely cautious & safe. pic.twitter.com/pTtl195WSK Governor Mike DeWine (@GovMikeDeWine) December 18, 2020