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• COVID-19 update— Greene goes down to ‘orange’

  By Megan BachmanJune 2, 2021

  

  In recent weeks, cases of COVID-19 in the county, and the state, have plummeted, and are now on par with levels seen during the summer of 2020. It’s been over two weeks since a new COVID-19 case was recorded in the 45387 area code.

• COVID-19 update— State health orders end June 2

  By Megan BachmanMay 29, 2021

  

  In Ohio, COVID-19 cases are falling. Vaccination eligibility is expanding. Masks are coming off. As a result, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced last week that most of the remaining health orders initially put in place last year will be lifted June 2.

• COVID-19 update— Virus developments mixed

  By Megan BachmanApril 27, 2021

  

  Thirteen months into the coronavirus pandemic, a weary public is wondering what’s next. Is another wave of COVID-19 coming? Can the vaccination campaign keep it at bay? Where is the illness now spreading? When will herd immunity be reached?

• COVID-19 update— New orders clarify, simplify

  By Megan BachmanApril 20, 2021

  

  The health department rescinded all the state orders put in place since the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020, and replaced them with a single five-page document.

• COVID-19 Update

  By Megan BachmanApril 7, 2021

  

  As of Tuesday, March 30, 28.4% of the population of the state had received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, including 71% of those 70 and older.

• COVID-19 update— Vaccine eligibility for all to open March 29

  By Megan BachmanMarch 18, 2021

  

  On Monday, March 29, all Ohioans 16 and older will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. DeWine made the major announcement on Tuesday after dropping the age limit to 50 the week prior. Before that, the governor moved more slowly to expand access to the vaccine, which has been limited in supply.

• COVID-19 pandemic, one year in— Gov. DeWine: ‘victory is in sight’

  By Megan BachmanMarch 17, 2021

  

  Last week, DeWine even laid out a benchmark to lifting the mask mandate, limits on mass gatherings and other health orders put in place last year: Once new cases fall below 50 per 100,000 residents over a two-week period, all health orders will be rescinded entirely.

• COVID-19 update— Vaccine eligibility expands

  By Megan Bachman

  

  Starting on Thursday, March 4, vaccines were to be available for those 60 and older, those with certain medical conditions and those working in law enforcement, childcare and funeral services.

• COVID-19 vaccinations— Governor urges ‘persistence’

  By Megan BachmanFebruary 27, 2021

  

  Speaking at a press briefing from his Cedarville Township home on Tuesday, Feb. 16, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said he understands that some Ohioans are impatient with the pace of vaccination.

• Coming down with COVID— Villagers share virus battles

  By Megan BachmanFebruary 19, 2021

  

  One year into the global coronavirus pandemic, 245 residents of the 45387 area code, which includes Yellow Springs and the surrounding rural area, have contracted the virus. That equates to one out of every 22 people living here.