/tags/covid-19-testing COVID-19 testing en-US Copyright Mon, 27 Dec 2021 21:16:51 GMT /coronavirus/2021-12-27/covid-tests-remain-in-high-demand Rapid at-home COVID tests are in short supply after holiday gatherings and a nationwide test shortage. Public libraries have been handing out those test kits but they are going out the door as soon as supply comes in. Mon, 27 Dec 2021 21:16:51 GMT /coronavirus/2021-12-27/covid-tests-remain-in-high-demand Karen Kasler, Jo Ingles, Ohio Public Radio /coronavirus/2021-12-22/covid-19-tests-scarce-in-central-ohio Those looking to take a COVID-19 test before Christmas might have difficulty finding one. The rapid tests once available by heading to the neighborhood pharmacy have all but disappeared. Wed, 22 Dec 2021 19:24:45 GMT /coronavirus/2021-12-22/covid-19-tests-scarce-in-central-ohio Natasha Williams /coronavirus/2021-12-22/long-lines-remain-but-less-chaos-on-the-second-day-at-cleveland-covid-19-testing-site Long lines of cars were back on the second day of public COVID-19 testing at a site in Cleveland, but the situation was more orderly than on Tuesday. Wed, 22 Dec 2021 18:52:24 GMT /coronavirus/2021-12-22/long-lines-remain-but-less-chaos-on-the-second-day-at-cleveland-covid-19-testing-site Stephanie Czekalinski /coronavirus/2021-12-21/officials-turn-away-covid-19-test-seekers-at-public-testing-site Officials are turning people away from the free COVID-19 testing site that opened in Cleveland's University Circle Tuesday morning due to high demand. Tue, 21 Dec 2021 21:26:35 GMT /coronavirus/2021-12-21/officials-turn-away-covid-19-test-seekers-at-public-testing-site Stephanie Czekalinski, Lisa Ryan /coronavirus/2021-11-23/welcoming-family-into-your-home-for-thanksgiving-heres-how-to-keep-covid-out Intergenerational indoor gatherings, a.k.a, Thanksgiving dinner, still pose a COVID risk to older adults and the immunocompromised. Here's how to keep everyone safe. Tue, 23 Nov 2021 10:00:00 GMT /coronavirus/2021-11-23/welcoming-family-into-your-home-for-thanksgiving-heres-how-to-keep-covid-out Allison Aubrey /coronavirus/2021-11-22/columbus-public-health-offering-free-covid-19-home-test-kits Franklin County residents are encouraged to test for COVID-19 before attending Thanksgiving gatherings. Columbus Public Health is making that easier with free test kits that will be offered Tuesday from 11 AM to 6 PM at the Celeste Center. Mon, 22 Nov 2021 19:16:29 GMT /coronavirus/2021-11-22/columbus-public-health-offering-free-covid-19-home-test-kits Debbie Holmes /coronavirus/2021-11-19/the-fda-authorizes-covid-booster-shots-for-all-u-s-adults The FDA on Friday granted emergency use authorization for the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna booster shots. The boosters have already been available for people 65 and older and to high-risk adults. Fri, 19 Nov 2021 15:17:36 GMT /coronavirus/2021-11-19/the-fda-authorizes-covid-booster-shots-for-all-u-s-adults Scott Neuman /news/2021-11-05/ohio-think-tank-sues-over-covid-vaccine-or-test-rule-on-businesses The lawsuit was filed on the same day that the federal government announced when its "vaccine or test" rule for businesses will take effect. Fri, 05 Nov 2021 13:37:46 GMT /news/2021-11-05/ohio-think-tank-sues-over-covid-vaccine-or-test-rule-on-businesses Karen Kasler /2021-10-26/fda-advisory-panel-recommends-pfizer-vaccine-for-kids-ages-5-to-11 After some debate, a group of scientists advising the FDA concluded that the vaccine's benefits outweigh its risks for young children. Tue, 26 Oct 2021 21:02:06 GMT /2021-10-26/fda-advisory-panel-recommends-pfizer-vaccine-for-kids-ages-5-to-11 Joe Neel /coronavirus/2021-10-21/madison-county-health-officials-felt-pressured-by-prosecutor-to-change-school-quarantine-protocols Madison County's prosecutor interprets state law to say that schools should only require a quarantine if students have physical contact with a COVID-positive person. The county's board of health followed that interpretation, which makes the county unique among other counties in its quarantine protocols. Thu, 21 Oct 2021 10:30:06 GMT /coronavirus/2021-10-21/madison-county-health-officials-felt-pressured-by-prosecutor-to-change-school-quarantine-protocols Scott Good