Sources: WCMH-TV
An Amur tiger at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Columbus, Ohio, U.S., dies from COVID-19, making it the first animal at the zoo to die from the disease. 2022-06-30
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports the world's first deer positive case of COVID-19 from white-tailed deer in the state of Ohio. 2021-08-27
Ohio reports its first cases of the Lineage P.1 variant first detected in Brazil. 2021-03-7
Ohio reports a new single-day record of 11,885 new cases. This number is likely inflated because of a two-day backlog from multiple labs. 2020-11-23
Columbus Health Commissioner Dr. Mysheika Roberts and Franklin County, Ohio Health Commissioner Joe Mazzola issue stay-at-home advisories for residents of Columbus and Franklin County. People living in these areas are also advised to avoid travelling in and out of the state. 2020-11-18
Ohio reports 2,518 new cases, a new record high for a single day. 2020-10-23
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo adds Minnesota, New Mexico, Ohio and Wisconsin to the state's quarantine requirement list, while Delaware is removed. 2020-07-14
The governors of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Michigan, Louisiana, Ohio, Illinois, Massachusetts, and Washington, and mayors of cities in other states, order the closure of all bars and restaurants and ban gatherings of 50 or more people in their states or cities in response to the pandemic. 2020-03-16
After five cases of COVID-19 are confirmed in Ohio, Governor Mike DeWine orders all K–12 schools to close from March 16–April 5. 2020-03-12