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Ohio reports 6,890 new COVID-19 cases as weekly infections tick up
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Ohio Division of Well being on Thursday reported 6,890 new COVID-19 instances for the previous week, a rise of greater than 2,000 over final week, because the state sees its third consecutive rise in infections.
Ohio averaged about 984 new coronavirus instances over the previous seven days, the best fee since March 4. Instances are up 43% over final week, 80% over two weeks in the past and 122% over three weeks in the past.
7-day interval
New COVID-19 instances
% change from earlier week
March 18-24
3,668
—
March 25-31
3,103
-15.40%
April 1-7
3,828
+23.36%
April 8-14
4,808
+25.60%
April 15-21
6,890
+43.30%
Thursday was the sixth launch of instances since ODH switched from every day to weekly reporting. The change coincided with new infections persevering with at a low stage after the omicron variant wave.
Hospitalization, demise and vaccine reporting are additionally weekly now. The 428 hospitalizations reported by ODH up to now seven days (about 61 per day) are 111 greater than final week.
94 extra Ohioans died of COVID-19 up to now week, a decline from 100 deaths final week, 124 deaths two weeks in the past and 249 deaths three weeks in the past. 94 deaths are the fewest reported in per week since Ohio reported 75 one week in mid-August.
COVID-19 metric
Whole
Change (previous 7 days)
Instances
2,688,327
+6,890
Hospitalizations
114,871
+428
Deaths
38,360
+94
6,293 Ohioans began the COVID-19 vaccination course of up to now seven days, per ODH knowledge. One other 7,490 completed vaccination by getting their second dose. Round 6 in 10 Ohioans are partially or totally vaccinated.
COVID-19 metric
Whole
Change (previous 7 days)
Vaccinations began (one dose)
7,301,501
+6,293
– % of all Ohioans
62.46%
+0.05%
– % of eligible Ohioans (age 5+)
66.39%
+0.06%
Vaccinations accomplished (two doses)
6,771,305
+7,490
– % of all Ohioans
57.93%
+0.06%
– % of eligible Ohioans (age 5+)
61.57%
+0.07%
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Photos from Ohio State's 52-6 Victory over Akron
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It wasn’t always pretty, but Ohio State eventually cruised to a 52-6 season-opening win against Akron on Saturday.
Freshman Jeremiah Smith dazzled in his Ohio State debut, catching six passes for 92 yards with two touchdowns. Meanwhile, Will Howard completed 17 of 28 passes for 228 yards and three touchdowns in his first start as a Buckeye.
The defense created all kinds of havoc, scoring two defensive touchdowns and recording five sacks and two interceptions.
Eleven Warriors was on hand to capture the action and you can view more than 130 photos in our photo gallery at the top of the page.
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Ohio State Buckeyes Paying Akron This Massive Amount For Season Opener
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The Ohio State Buckeyes are hosting the Akron Zips in their season opener on Saturday, and they paid Akron a handsome sum in order to make it happen.
According to Brett McMurphy of Action Network, Ohio State has given Akron $1.8 million to visit Columbus in Week 1 of the 2024 college football campaign.
That is tied for the third-highest amount that a school is paying a visiting team this year. The Buckeyes are also handing Western Michigan $1.8 million to make the trip to Ohio Stadium next weekend.
The matchup against Akron will (hopefully) just be a tune up for an Ohio State squad that is aiming to win its first national championship in a decade.
The Buckeyes are entering the season as the No. 2-ranked team in the country behind the Georgia Bulldogs and are viewed by many as the most talented club in the nation.
Ohio State is looking to erase the memory of what have been several disappointing seasons in a row. Last year, the Buckeyes made it to the Cotton Bowl, where they lost to the Missouri Tigers. They also fell to the archrival Michigan Wolverines for the third straight year.
Along with winning a national title, beating Michigan is the No. 1 goal for Ohio State every season, so the fact that the Buckeyes have come up short in that department for three consecutive campaigns is certainly weighing heavily on the minds of the Columbus faithful.
We’ll see if Ohio State can start with a bang in 2024 by hammering Akron.
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#2 Ohio State vs. Akron FREE STREAM: How to watch today
COLUMBUS, Ohio – No. 2 Ohio State opens up their college football season with a matchup against the Akron Zips today – Saturday, Aug. 31 – at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. This game is available on multiple streaming services for free.
This game will broadcast live on CBS at 3:30 p.m. Eastern. Fans without cable can catch the game at no cost via FuboTV or DirecTV Stream, which both offer free trials. Another option is SlingTV, which has promotional offers for new customers.
Want to see the Buckeyes live? Buy tickets for this game or every Ohio State football game this season.
This game will also stream on Paramount Plus, which offers a free trial. If you want to stick with it, the service offers the essential package for $5.99 a month and the premium package for $11.99 a month.
The Buckeyes are coming off a familiar scene of a powerful campaign that fell short of stratospheric expectations. Eleven wins is not good enough in scarlet and gray country. Ohio State suffered a third straight loss to Michigan and looked hamstrung against Missouri in the Cotton Bowl.
They turn the page once again after an offseason unlike any other with massive changes, a roster overhaul and monstrous additions in the Big Ten.
The most intriguing piece is the addition of newly-minted starter Will Howard. The former Kansas State Wildcat is coming off a career-year and ready to etch his name in OSU quarterback lore. That journey begins today.
After the shocking decision by running backs coach Tony Alford to leave OSU for rival Michigan, the running back room was also bolstered after former back Dallan Hayden left for Colorado. Already with bruiser TreVeyon Henderson in tow, Ryan Day grabbed former Ole Miss stud Quinshon Judkins, giving OSU arguably the best 1-2 backfield punch in college football.
In 2023, Judkins compiled 1,158 yards and 15 touchdowns while Henderson hammered out 926 yards and 11 touchdowns.
The receivers are reloaded with sensational freshman Jeremiah Smith expected to grab the nation’s attention early. Emeka Egbuka also figures to turn some heads. Keep an eye on Carnell Tate and Brandon Inniss, who will get plenty of run in a game like this.
It will be the first look at offensive coordinator Chip Kelly’s offense. Will it be pass heavy, run heavy, or the perfect blend of firepower?
With nine returning starters from a group that was second in points allowed (11.23) and third in yards allowed per game, the defense looks nastier than ever in Jim Knowles’ third year. The group is spearheaded by the menacing line presence of J.T. Tuimoloau and Jack Sawyer. Don’t forget about former Alabama All-American safety transfer Caleb Downs. The group is simply saturated with talent at every angle.
The Buckeyes have won 24 consecutive season-openers. It’s only the 10th time the teams have played each other. The Zips do have one win over Ohio State to their credit. You’ll have to trek back to 1894.
Watch Ohio State vs. Akron on FuboTV for free
The Zips are coming off a disastrous 2-10 showing from last year. The defense allowed 28 points per game and were 123rd in turnovers forced (11).
Akron lost their top rusher and top two wide receivers. Quarterback Ben Finley, A Cal transfer, has Zips fans expecting brighter days ahead, though they might not be this week.
Running back Charles Kellom and receiver Adrian Norton are the biggest threats on offense while Antavious Fish and Bryan McCoy headline the defense. The duo combined for 189 tackles last season. CJ Nunnally IV is also back after racking up seven sacks and one forced fumble in 2023.
Watch Ohio State vs. Akron for free on DirecTV Stream
Who is announcing Ohio State vs. Akron?
Brad Nessler (play-by-play) and Gary Danielson (analyst) will be the announcers while Jenny Dell reports from the sidelines.
What is Paramount Plus?
Paramount Plus is a subscription video on-demand streaming service. It includes programs from CBS, BET an, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, MTV and others. You can watch Buckeyes games on CBS for free on Paramount Plus, which offers a free trial for first-time subscribers. After the free trial is up, the streaming service offers the essential package for $5.99 a month and the premium package for $11.99 a month.
What are the latest odds for Ohio State vs. Akron?
Spread: OSU: (-48.5), UA: (+48.5)
Moneyline: N/A
Point total: 57
Odds from DraftKings
Here’s more information on how to watch this game on TV and streaming services.
What: College football: Ohio State vs. Akron
When: Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024
Time: 3:30 p.m. Eastern
Where: Ohio Stadium | Columbus, Ohio
Channel: CBS
Best streaming options: FuboTV (free trial), DirecTV Stream (free trial) and Sling TV (half off first month), Paramount Plus
Cable Channel Finder: AT&T U-Verse, Comcast Xfinity, Spectrum/Charter, Optimum/Altice, Cox, DIRECTV, Dish, Verizon Fios
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