flu /tags/flu flu en-US Copyright Tue, 28 Jan 2025 02:53:27 GMT Ohio leads the nation in bird flu cases. What’s being done about it? /government-politics/2025-01-27/ohio-leads-the-nation-in-bird-flu-cases-whats-being-done-about-it Federal stats show Ohio more than 4.1 million chickens and turkeys have tested positive for avian flu since the beginning of this calendar year. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 02:53:27 GMT /government-politics/2025-01-27/ohio-leads-the-nation-in-bird-flu-cases-whats-being-done-about-it Jo Ingles Ohio's health officials are expecting the winter wave of the "big three" illnesses /government-politics/2023-10-17/ohios-health-officials-are-expecting-the-winter-wave-of-the-big-three-illnesses Health officials say Ohioans need to take action now to protect themselves against COVID-19, flu and RSV. Tue, 17 Oct 2023 18:43:08 GMT /government-politics/2023-10-17/ohios-health-officials-are-expecting-the-winter-wave-of-the-big-three-illnesses Jo Ingles Governor DeWine Warns Ohioans About A Virus More Deadly Than Coronavirus /government-politics/2020-01-31/governor-dewine-warns-ohioans-about-a-virus-more-deadly-than-coronavirus Two Miami University students are quarantined for possible Coronavirus. The state's top health officials are watching for more possible infections. But… Fri, 31 Jan 2020 18:47:01 GMT /government-politics/2020-01-31/governor-dewine-warns-ohioans-about-a-virus-more-deadly-than-coronavirus Jo Ingles Flu Is Widespread In Ohio Right Now /government-politics/2019-12-24/flu-is-widespread-in-ohio-right-now The Christmas weather has been mostly mild this year but many Ohioans are still getting the chills. Public health leaders say the flu has hit the Buckeye… Tue, 24 Dec 2019 19:18:25 GMT /government-politics/2019-12-24/flu-is-widespread-in-ohio-right-now Jo Ingles Flu Creates Headaches For Many Ohioans /government-politics/2018-01-05/flu-creates-headaches-for-many-ohioans Cases of the flu are plaguing Ohioans throughout the state. The illness is hitting hard right now in the Buckeye State.The Ohio Department of Health’s… Fri, 05 Jan 2018 19:32:37 GMT /government-politics/2018-01-05/flu-creates-headaches-for-many-ohioans Jo Ingles It Might Be A Long Shot For Flu Vaccine Bill's Passage /government-politics/2017-09-14/it-might-be-a-long-shot-for-flu-vaccine-bills-passage A bill that would prohibit employers, including hospitals, from requiring workers to get a flu vaccine has passed out of an Ohio House committee. But… Thu, 14 Sep 2017 20:32:21 GMT /government-politics/2017-09-14/it-might-be-a-long-shot-for-flu-vaccine-bills-passage Jo Ingles Bill Would Make It Illegal For Employers To Fire Or Punish Employees Over Refusal To Get Flu Vaccine /government-politics/2017-09-11/bill-would-make-it-illegal-for-employers-to-fire-or-punish-employees-over-refusal-to-get-flu-vaccine Some companies, especially those in the health care fields, require their employees to get flu shots each year. A newly released bill would make it… Mon, 11 Sep 2017 20:07:42 GMT /government-politics/2017-09-11/bill-would-make-it-illegal-for-employers-to-fire-or-punish-employees-over-refusal-to-get-flu-vaccine Jo Ingles Flu Is Now Widespread In Ohio /government-politics/2017-01-18/flu-is-now-widespread-in-ohio The Ohio Department of Health reports the flu is widespread throughout the state.The state says there were 287 new confirmed flu-associated… Wed, 18 Jan 2017 20:30:03 GMT /government-politics/2017-01-18/flu-is-now-widespread-in-ohio Jo Ingles