Ohio Department of Health advises residents to be on alert for COVID-19 ahead of holidays

The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) held a press conference Thursday morning to give an update on COVID-19 in Ohio.

ODH Director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff was also joined by Cleveland Clinic Department of Infectious Disease’s chairman Dr. Steven Gordon. The press conference came as many health experts are paying attention to the possibility of new COVID-19 variants as colder weather approaches.

“Although they are at low levels in the United States, it is reasonable to expect that as we head into the colder months, we could see them [other COVID-19 variants] driving another wave,” said Dr. Vanderhoff.

Dr. Vanderhoff warned that new variants could impact the holiday season and the opportunity for larger indoor gatherings.

As winter approaches, Dr. Vanderhoff emphasized that prevention, testing and treatment are essential.

“If you are not vaccinated or boosted, now is the time. You can acquire significant protection before these new variants become widespread.”

Monica Robins reports: https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/ohio-department-of-health-covid-19-coronavirus-press-conference/95-a2fd84bf-03da-443c-85e9-f8e6252bfafb —

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