Coronavirus in Ohio Wednesday update: 8,600 new cases reported
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Ohio Department of Health has released the latest numbers related to the coronavirus pandemic in the state.
Numbers as of Wednesday, Feb. 2 follow:
| Total | Change | |
| New cases | 2,595,504 | +8,601 |
| Hospitalizations | 108,291 | +369 |
| ICU admissions | 12,814 | +32 |
| Deaths* | 33,537 | N/A |
The 21-day case average is just over 16,500.
The department reported 3,882 people started the vaccination process Tuesday, bringing the total to 7,173,109 which is 61.37% of the state’s population. And 8,082received 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 | 3,736 | 15.4% | 17.4% |
| In ICU | 716 | 17.39% | 18.08% |
| On ventilator | 510 | 10.03% | 64.71% |
90 million cases of COVID-19 have been identified around the world since the omicron variant was first identified. Cold temperatures could impact the effectiveness of at-home COVID-19 tests. A report states that the Pfizer vaccine could be available for children under 5 by the end of the month.