MEDINA COUNTY, Ohio – The state of Ohio has released the school districts that were included in the first week of COVID-19 vaccinations.
Only two counties in northeastern Ohio were included in that list.
Those counties are Medina and Summit.
It is not known whether teachers in other districts can receive vaccines.
In total, 91,000 school staff will be able to start receiving the vaccine.
Vaccinations for school staff will begin on February 1.
To see which areas will be vaccinated in the first week, click here.
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The CDC and the Ohio Department of Health now recommend using fabric face covers in public to slow the spread of COVID-19.
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