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Switch to the of this page.On the one-year anniversary of Ohio's war with the novel coronaviurs, Gov. Mike DeWine appeared for a statewide press conference and implored Ohioans to continue wearing masks and to get the vaccine as soon as they are able to do so.Alternating between wartime and distance running analogies, DeWine said that victory was just around the corner. He mourned those who have died this year, and the jobs and businesses lost, but tried to highlight Ohio's grit and compassion in its handling of the coronavirus.&nbsp;Under advisement from state health officials, DeWine even announced a goal. He said that once the state could sustain 50 cases per 100,000 people for two weeks, all statewide health orders would be revoked.DeWine said the goal was well within reach. As of yesterday, Ohio stood at 179 cases per 100,000, down from 445 per 100,000 one month ago and 731 per 100,000 on Dec. 3.DeWine characterized the current moment as the home stretch. "These are the last few miles of what has been a grueling marathon," he said, and promised that if Ohioans dig even deeper by continuing to wear masks and getting the vaccine, normalcy will soon be restored. He painted a picture of a spring with proms and graduation ceremonies and a summer with fairs, festivals, and baseball. The more people who get vaccinated, the higher the capacity will be at event venues, he noted.&nbsp; &nbsp;"Our way back [to normal] is by continuing forward," he said. DeWine's message stands in contrast to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who this week lifted the &nbsp;and ordered that capacity limits at all businesses be restored to 100%.&nbsp;&nbsp;Currently, more than 1.8 million Ohioans have been vaccinated. DeWine said that 450,000 doses arrived in the state this week, more than any week to date, and that vaccine sites had been set up at 1,200 locations. Additionally, 95% of Ohio's children are now back to school for in-person learning."We are now on the offense," he said, arguing that Ohio's "most efficient, most effective, and most powerful" weapon was the vaccine. In addition, masks were a "battle-tested tool" that have been shown repeatedly to work.&nbsp;"I can't tell you when we'll be able to declare victory," he said, "but what we do know is: we're close."***Scene's weekly newsletters to get the latest on Cleveland news, things to do and places to eat delivered right to your inbox.Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,We welcome readers to submit letters regarding articles and content in Cleveland Scene. Letters should be a minimum of 150 words, refer to content that has appeared on Cleveland Scene, and must include the writer's full name, address, and phone number for verification purposes. No attachments will be considered. Writers of letters selected for publication will be notified via email. Letters may be edited and shortened for space.Email us at .Cleveland Scene works for you, and your support is essential.Our small but mighty local team works tirelessly to bring you high-quality, uncensored news and cultural coverage of Cleveland and beyond.Unlike many newspapers, ours is free – and we'd like to keep it that way, because we believe, now more than ever, everyone deserves access to accurate, independent coverage of their community.Whether it's a one-time acknowledgement of this article or an ongoing pledge, your support helps keep Cleveland's true free press free.&nbsp;&nbsp;|&nbsp;&nbsp;Top StoriesAdvertisement:|March 10-23, 2021Subscribe now to get the latest news delivered right to your inbox.No results737 Bolivar Rd., Suite 4100Cleveland, OH, 44115Main: (216) 505-8199All parts of this site Copyright © 2021 Cleveland Scene.© 2021 Cleveland Scene:737 Bolivar Rd.,Suite 4100,Cleveland,OH44115,(216) 505-8199Logos and trademarks on this site are property of their respective owners.Website powered by

Switch to the of this page.On the one-year anniversary of Ohio's war with the novel coronaviurs, Gov. Mike DeWine appeared for a statewide press conference and implored Ohioans to continue wearing masks and to get the vaccine as soon as they are able to do so.Alternating between wartime and distance running analogies, DeWine said that victory was just around the corner. He mourned those who have died this year, and the jobs and businesses lost, but tried to highlight Ohio's grit and compassion in its handling of the coronavirus.&nbsp;Under advisement from state health officials, DeWine even...

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