Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff

Ohio’s current COVID-19 hospitalizations and average new case numbers continued a downward slide on Thursday as more people receive vaccinations against the coronavirus.

Gov. Mike DeWine said Tuesday the state is watching hospital utilization and if the numbers decrease Ohio's 10 p.m. curfew could be shifted to 11 p.m. on Thursday.

Gov. Mike DeWine is bringing aboard a new director and chief medical officer at the Ohio Department of Health.