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Omicron booster rollout has been slow in Ohio
Demand for Omicron boosters is off to a gradual begin.
What’s occurring: Simply over 325,000 Ohioans have acquired a dose of the up to date COVID-19 photographs — known as bivalent vaccines — since they rolled out in late September.
- That is about 3.25% of Ohioans who’re age eligible to obtain the shot.
- Greater than 75% of up to date booster recipients are 50 and older.
Why it issues: Well being consultants say the boosters may present additional safety from severe sickness heading into the autumn.
The newest: COVID instances have dropped 41% over the previous three weeks and hospitalizations by 31%, per the state’s dashboard.
Sure, however: A current uptick within the U.Okay. has some consultants nervous one other wave will hit the U.S. later this fall, CNN experiences.
Between the traces: The expedited approach wherein the photographs have been rolled out and unknowns on how effectively they’re going to work have left many Individuals leery and stuffed with questions, Axios’ Tina Reed and Adriel Bettelheim write.
- “Vaccine fatigue” may be an element.
- Plus many who have been already contaminated with Omicron or acquired an earlier model of the booster over the summer season could also be ready to maximise its results.
Zoom out: Greater than 7.5 million individuals nationwide have acquired up to date boosters to date — lower than 4% of these eligible, NBC experiences.
Zoom in: Columbus Public Well being will start providing drive-thru clinics this week to make it much more handy to get boosted, a spokesperson tells Axios.
What they’re saying: Booster uptake elevated 28% between Sept. 19-28 in comparison with 10 days prior, so state well being officers are “hopeful that the variety of recipients will proceed to extend,” an Ohio Division of Well being spokesperson tells Axios over electronic mail.
What we’re watching: Pfizer and BioNTech at the moment are looking for emergency use authorization from the FDA for its Omicron-specific booster for youngsters ages 5-11, Axios’ Erin Doherty and Adriel Bettelheim write.
- The shot is at the moment solely out there for these 12 and older. Moderna’s model is for these 18 and up.
💭 Alissa’s thought bubble: After a bout with Omicron in late Might, I am ready only a bit longer earlier than getting my new booster and flu shot collectively. Just one spherical of (potential) negative effects!
What to find out about new COVID boosters
Ohio State has earned its second top-five win of the season.
The Buckeyes dominated Indiana on Saturday, taking down the Hoosiers 38-15 at Ohio Stadium.
Will Howard completed 22 of 26 passes for 201 yards with two touchdowns and an interception, while Caleb Downs made the play of the day and returned a punt 79 yards for a touchdown.
Cody Simon had a terrific day defensively, finishing with 2.5 sacks on the afternoon.
Ohio State is back in action for its regular-season finale with a battle against Michigan next week in Columbus. But in the meantime, you can view our photo gallery from the day that has more than 100 photos of the action at the top of the page.
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(This story has been updated to accurately reflect the most current information.)
Ohio State football fans should be in better shape driving to Saturday’s game after road crews cleared a major traffic crash near campus.
All southbound lanes on State Route 315 beyond North Broadway Street were closed for several hours Saturday morning due to a crash, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation. A semitruck carrying fuel jack-knifed around 6:30 a.m., blocking traffic on the freeway just before the Gooddale Street exit.
The truck was moved from the freeway around 8 a.m., and the freeway reopened about 45 minutes later.
How to get to Ohio Stadium for Indiana game
Ohio State athletics suggests these alternate routes to get to Ohio Stadium:
Traveling from the North
- I-71 South to Hudson Street or 17th Avenue exits
Traveling from the South
- I-71 North to SR-315 North
- Exit at Ackerman Road or Olentangy River Road
Traveling from the East
- I-670 West to SR-315 North
- Exit at Ackerman or Olentangy River Road
- 670 West to 71 North to 17th Avenue or Hudson Street
Traveling from the West
- I-270 South to 70 East to I-670 to SR-315 North
- Exit at Ackerman Road or Olentangy River Road
- Fishinger Road to Kenny Road to Ackerman Road
- Riverside Drive to Fishinger Road or Lane Avenue
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CINCINNATI — Thanksgiving week represents the state semifinals for high school football teams in Ohio and Kentucky.
In Division I, Moeller (13-1) is expected to take on Centerville (11-3) in a state semifinal to be played at Princeton Nov. 29. This will be Moeller’s fourth consecutive state semifinals after defeating St. Xavier 28-23.
Friday night’s sold-out game at Mason (7,000 capacity) was the second meeting between the Greater Catholic League South division rivals this season. Moeller defeated host St. X 45-37 Sept. 20. This was the first time the two teams had met in a regional final since 2014.
Moeller, Ohio’s No. 1-ranked team by MaxPreps, was the No. 1 seed in Region 4 this season. St. X, ranked No. 8 statewide by MaxPreps, is the No. 6 seed.
Region 8’s top seed, Anderson (14-0), will play Sunbury Big Walnut in a Division II state semifinal Nov. 29 at a location to be determined.
Unbeaten Anderson defeated No. 2 seed La Salle 28-21 in a regional final at Princeton.
Anderson is ranked No. 11 in the MaxPreps Ohio rankings (regardless of division) while La Salle was No. 18.
Friday was the fourth meeting between the two programs including the first matchup since a 2021 second-round playoff game in which the Lancers won 45-21, according to La Salle football broadcaster Jeff Bosse. The Lancers were also victorious in a 2020 regional semifinal and a 2007 regular-season game.
Anderson, winning its second straight regional title, now makes its fourth state Final Four appearance in program history. The Raptors were a 2023 state semifinalist, 2008 state runner-up and 2007 state champion — all in Division II.
Taft (12-2) is also heading to the state semifinals after a 26-12 win over Alter in the Division IV, Region 16 regional final at Monroe. The game was a rematch of a Week 3 game in which Taft won 36-7 over visiting Alter. That was part of the Senators’ three-game win streak to start the season.
Taft was in its first regional final since 2021, which was Tyler Williams’ first season as head coach.
The Senators have won the first Cincinnati Public Schools football regional championship since 1992, according to CPS athletics. Cincinnati Academy of Physical Education (CAPE) won the last of its three state championships in 1992 (Division IV). CAPE also won state titles in 1986 (Division III) and 1985 (Division IV).
Kentucky played its regional finals Friday night. Ryle defeated Central Hardin 43-14, getting their first regional championship since 2020.
In Class 5A, Cooper dominated at home against Southwestern, advancing after a 56-15 win. Highlands also won big, running away at the half to defeat Pulaski County 42-18.
In a rematch of last year’s Class 4A state championship, Covington Catholic defeated Boyle County 31-28.
Beechwood defeated Martin County 44-7 in Class 2A play.
Indiana was in the semi-state round Friday night. In Class 3A, Batesville lost on the road at Heritage Hills.
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