On Thursday, Franklin County moved back to Level 4 of Ohio’s COVID-19 advisory system. Author: Angela Reighard Updated: 11:25 PM EDT April 15, 2021 As cases of COVID-19 are going up in Ohio, health leaders are urging those 16 and older to get the COVID-19 vaccine. On Thursday, Franklin County moved back to Level 4 of Ohio’s COVID-19 advisory system. Despite moving backward, officials with Columbus Public Health are not recommending a stay home advisory. Additionally, Columbus Health Commissioner Dr. Mysheika Roberts said Level 4 does not mean schools should close or switch to remote learning. "Children being out of school, out of sports, not having social contact for almost a year, is devastating," said Dr. Rustin Morse from Nationwide Children’s Hospital. "We need to keep the schools open. It's imperative, it's safe, it's the right thing to do."