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Harrison County vaccine clinic postponed

CADIZ — The Harrison County Health Department postponed today’s drive-through vaccine clinic due to anticipated inclement weather. The clinic, originally set for today for residents age 40 and older, has been moved to Monday at Sally Buffalo Park. Administrator Garen Rhome said the decision was made early Thursday due to a weather forecast calling for high winds of 40 mph and gusts up to 60 mph. “It was a difficult decision because we know people are looking forward to and anticipating getting their vaccine, but obviously not at the expense of the safety of our employees, ...

COVID cases a steady plateau, more vaccines next week

COLUMBUS — Ohio’s rate of COVID-19 cases remains at a statewide “plateau,” according to Gov. Mike DeWine, even as health departments and providers prepare to expand vaccination to everyone age 16 and older this coming Monday. DeWine said the state will be receiving 571,460 vaccines next week. “This is by far the highest amount that we have received,” he said. Ohioans can register at gettheshot@coronavirus.ohio.gov or by calling 833-427-5634 to schedule appointments. DeWine said the site has been simplified to reflect eligibility for those age 16 and older. During his ...

A late slide, led by Big Tech, leaves U.S. stock indexes lower

Stocks gave up an early gain and wound up broadly lower on Wall Street, led by declines in tech heavyweights like Facebook and Apple. The S&P 500 gave up 0.5% Wednesday, its second loss in a row, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq dropped 2%. Bond yields mostly fell after rising earlier this week. ...

Wheeling Hospital unveils new nursery, ‘rooming in’ model

With the opening of Wheeling Hospital’s new nursery, the hospital also is using a new rooming-in arrangement for newborns and their mothers. “Rooming in” keeps mother and baby in the same room throughout the entire hospital stay, said RN Lynette Debertrand, nurse manager of Pediatrics, Nursery and NICU. It helps parents learn about infant care as well as the baby’s behaviors, with nursing staff working with them day and night. “The goal is to have the baby stay with the mom at least 23 hours a day, which is a CDC recommendation and supported by the Joint Commission,” ...

Brighter outlook for U.S. as vaccinations rise and deaths fall

More than three months into the U.S. vaccination drive, many of the numbers paint an increasingly encouraging picture, with 70% of Americans 65 and older receiving at least one dose of the vaccine and COVID-19 deaths dipping below 1,000 a day on average for the first time since ...

Ferry expects to receive $1.2M in COVID relief funds

MARTINS FERRY — The city of Martins Ferry is expected to receive about $1.2 million in federal COVID-19 relief money over a two-year period. Martins Ferry City Council President Kristine Davis said the announcement was made during Wednesday’s regular council meeting. She said the city still is waiting to learn exactly how the money can be used, but knows it can be used for some infrastructure-related projects. The federal American Rescue Plan money is being given to cities across the country as part of the COVID-19 pandemic response. “Council wants to be so careful ...