COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Health announced on Tuesday that 16% of coronavirus cases come from the healthcare sector.
ODH Director Dr. Amy Acton said 25.7% of the 564 total cases in the state required hospitalization.
Some 25.7% of cases have required hospitalization and 11% have needed the ICU.
Acton said about 80% of people will be able to stay at home and recover from the virus.
We are seeing some trends here. Of our cases, 16% have come from the healthcare sector. pic.twitter.com/WpJRl6fglA
— Governor Mike DeWine (@GovMikeDeWine) March 24, 2020
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