Gov. Mike DeWine

The governor says those who have received the shots shouldn't be subject to the same restrictions as those who haven't.

To boost the number of Ohioans who have received at least one dose of the shot from 4.6 million, or 36%, the state is thinking of ways to appeal to those who have yet to be vaccinated.

The number of cases per 100,000 residents is declining after five weeks of increases.

While case are plateauing, state leaders say they are concerned with a slowdown in the number of people being vaccinated.

The Democratic mayor of Dayton, a two-time candidate for the post, so far faces Republican opponent Joe Blystone, a business owner and farmer. Gov. Mike DeWine says he will run for re-election.

The Ohio Department of Health says the vaccines are more than 95% in the real world.

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, DeWine reiterates the vaccine is key to pulling out of the pandemic.

The larger order keeps the foundational elements of mask wearing, hand washing and social distancing as means to control the spread of the coronavirus.

With more than 570,000 doses expected to arrive Tuesday, Gov. Mike DeWine says people will be able to book appointments closer to their homes.

The law will go into effect in 90 days. The governor has said it could be challenged in court.