The Ohio Department of Health reported Wednesday that there have been 3,863 COVID-19 deaths and more than 44,000 COVID-19 cases in the state’s long-term care facilities.
According to the state, there have been 3,494 COVID-19 deaths in these facilities since April 15, and 369 prior to that date.
Franklin County has the most long-term care facility deaths with 415.
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The state said Wednesday there have been 44,793 COVID-19 cases in these facilities since April 15.
Currently, there are 4,096 cases among residents and 2,907 cases among staff members.
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The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recently said healthcare workers and nursing home residents should be among the first to receive a COVID-19 vaccine once it has been approved.
In an effort to protect residents and staff members, Gov. Mike DeWine recently announced the creation of a new program that will help improve indoor air quality and reduce the transmission of COVID-19 in nursing homes, assisted living centers, and adult day centers.
On Wednesday, COVID-19 cases increased by 7,835 to 437,928, deaths rose by 123 to 6,671, and hospitalizations rose by 436 to 27,885.
