Coronavirus in Ohio Wednesday update: More than 20,000 cases reported
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Ohio Department of Health has released the latest number of COVID-19 cases in the state.
Numbers as of Wednesday, Jan. 12 follow:
| Total | Change | |
| New cases | 2,246,974 | +20,093 |
| Hospitalizations | 100,771 | +499 |
| ICU admissions | 12,158 | +44 |
| Deaths* | 30,435 | +N/A |
The 21-day case average is above 17,400.
The department reported 8,720 people started the vaccination process, bringing the total to 7,076,424, which is 60.54% of the state’s population. And 25,828 received booster shots.
The Ohio Hospital Association reported the following numbers related to COVID-19 patients:
| Hospitalized patients with COVID-19 |
No. | Percent of total beds |
Percent of total beds available |
| Total | 6,637 | 26.4% | 15.5% |
| In ICU | 1,221 | 27.46% | 14.55% |
| On ventilator | 841 | 16.84% | 58.93% |
An Ohio State University doctor believes the number of COVID-19 cases people are developing daily is vastly higher than what is being reported. Every part of the COVID-19 testing process is being affected by the high demand for tests, including at OhioHealth labs. Starting this week, employers with more than 100 employees must require unvaccinated workers to wear a mask. Starting in February, they’ll be required to test weekly for COVID-19.
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