COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Ohio Department of Health has released the latest numbers related to the coronavirus pandemic in the state.
Numbers as of Sunday, Jan. 23 follow:
| Total | Change | |
| New cases | 2,506,175 | +9,932 |
| Hospitalizations | 104,759 | +74 |
| ICU admissions | 12,491 | +6 |
| Deaths* | 31,987 | N/A |
The 21-day case average is above 21,500.
The department reported 3,236 people started the vaccination process, bringing the total to 7,136,154 which is 61.08% of the state’s population. And 12,201 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 | 5,348 | 22.1% | 18.2% |
| In ICU | 1,072 | 24.85% | 17.76% |
| On ventilator | 729 | 14.72% | 60.93% |
Ohio schools reported more than 27,000 new coronavirus cases this week, setting a new record one week after cases shattered a previous record. The NFL announced Saturday its ending daily COVID-19 testing for all players, regardless of vaccination status. Doctors explain how the next COVID variant may emerge.
