Central Ohio health leaders continue push for vaccinations with concerns over delta variant Health leaders with Ross, Licking and Union County are all trying to get vaccination numbers up in their respected counties as concerns of the delta variant grow. Author: Angela Reighard Updated: 11:35 PM EDT July 13, 2021 With concerns rising over the delta variant, local health commissioners are working to get more residents vaccinated. The Ohio Department of Health is expected to hold a news conference on Wednesday to discuss the variant and answer questions for journalists. Ohio will also announce a second coronavirus vaccine incentive program within the next few days in a new attempt to boost the state's vaccination rate.