![]() Wednesday: American Electric Power says electricity is expected to be restored by 5 a.m. The utility also had more than 34,000 customers statewide without power. The most serious of these outages was in the Northland area near Morse and Maize roads, with more than 1,900 customers affected. Significant outages were still reported in the Short North, Northland and Westerville areas. Thursday: American Electric Power was reporting no widespread outages in the Columbus-area early Thursday. Click here for our latest updates on power outages in the Columbus area. Please consider subscribing to The Dispatch to help support this and our other important news coverage.Įditor's note: This story is no longer being updated. Our stories on the power outages are provided free as a public service. The Ohio Department of Health’s mission is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans by transforming the state’s public health system through unique partnerships and funding streams addressing the community conditions and inequities that lead to disparities in health outcomes and implementing data-driven, evidence-based solutions.View Gallery: Photos: Greater Columbus residents cool off during Ohio heat wave Ohioans who want to learn more about the safety, efficacy, and side effects of COVID-19 vaccines should talk to their doctor, nurse, or pharmacist, or visit /vaccine to learn more. Many providers offer walk-in appointments, or Ohioans can schedule a vaccination appointment at. Please keep in mind that demand for testing is very high, so please call ahead to make sure a test is available.ĬOVID-19 vaccines are widely available throughout the state. “Our partnerships with libraries to make the at-home rapid tests accessible and convenient are a real breakthrough in our ability to get as many Ohioans tested as possible.” “Until more people are vaccinated, testing will be an important tool, and we are committed to making it easy to access,” said Dr. Testing is now easier to access in Ohio than at any point during the pandemic, and unlike some of the uncomfortable tests that were available at the beginning of the pandemic, these tests are painless and can be conducted from the comfort of home. Since purchasing the rapid at-home tests, Governor DeWine and ODH have been creating an infrastructure for rapid testing, including through many local health departments, schools, libraries, community health centers, and other community partners. Testing has been a critical part of Ohio’s response to COVID. Ohioans are accustomed to going to libraries for much more than books and we’re proud to make these available.” “Just about everyone knows where their local library is and it’s a trusted and welcoming place. “Our mission is to be a community resource and providing these tests is a great fit," said Michelle Francis executive director of the Ohio Library Council. ![]() Individuals who want to be tested will need to create an account using the NAVICA smartphone app or at A person with a test should go to to start a testing session. The Abbott BinaxNOW Home Test can be provided to individuals for at-home use and is packaged with a telehealth session to oversee test administration and result reporting. ![]() “These tests – and Ohio’s amazing network of public libraries – make it easier than ever for Ohioans to get tested and to ensure that we are limiting the spread of the Delta variant.” “As the Delta variant spreads across the state and our students and teachers head back to school, there has been renewed interest in testing for COVID-19,” said Governor Mike DeWine. ![]() Since February, the state has made nearly 160,000 tests available for libraries to provide to their communities. The state has partnered with local partners, including the Ohio Library Council and many of its member libraries, to make the tests available to anyone for any reason. During August, 246 library locations provided more than 53,000 tests statewide.Įarlier this year, the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) purchased 2 million rapid at-home tests with the intention of making the tests publicly accessible statewide. Free Rapid At-Home COVID-19 Tests Available for Ohioansĭuring August, 246 library locations provide more than 53,000 testsĬOLUMBUS – Ohioans who are concerned about possibly contracting COVID-19 after a recent exposure can get free, rapid COVID-19 tests at many local libraries around the state.
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