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Date shows significant increase in cases among younger adults

Today Governor DeWine shared updated data on the percentage of cases in Ohio by age group. The data shows a significant increase in positive cases among younger adults over the summer, particularly in the age range of 20-29. 

As of Friday afternoon, there are 106,557 confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Ohio and 3,784 confirmed and probable COVID-19 deaths. A total of 12,128 people have been hospitalized, including 2,755 admissions to intensive care units. In-depth data can be accessed by visiting coronavirus.ohio.gov. 

Here's how Ohio schools are reopening

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine provided the following updates on the status of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ohio as of Aug. 11.

RETURN TO SCHOOL
Currently, Ohio has left the decision to individual school districts on how to approach the new school year. 

According to information gathered by the Ohio Department of Education:

• 325 public school districts in Ohio are planning to return to school full-time which equates to approximately 590,000 students. 

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Ada Schools asks parents to complete transportation form

To create efficient bus routes • first day of school is Monday, Aug. 24

As the school year begin soon, Ada schools ask parents to complete a brief transportation survey by Friday, Aug. 14, according to Meri Skilliter, superintendent.

“In an effort to create efficient bus routes we ask each family to complete our survey identifying your expected transportation method,” she said.

Click here to take the survey

Health department holds special meeting Tuesday to discuss fair plans

Kenton Hardin Health Department will hold a special meeting at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 11, in the second floor conference room.

The meeting is being held to discuss the fair plans. The Board also plans on going into executive session to discuss personnel. 

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