Richland Source

Marilyn John-sponsored bill on respiratory therapy passed by House

A bill creating an advanced licensure pathway for respiratory therapists passed through the Ohio House of Representatives, ...
13abc

Ohio health officials discuss respiratory virus season

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Ohio health officials on Wednesday called a press conference to discuss respiratory virus season. They also plan to talk about how Ohioans can prevent illness. Dr. Bruce ...
Crain's Cleveland Business

With respiratory virus activity high in Ohio, here are local health systems' current masking policies

Infection rates remain high in Ohio during the peak season for many respiratory viruses. Seasonal virus activity is spiking as COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) rates remain ...

Lawmaker proposes letting Ohio pharmacists test, treat respiratory illnesses

Pharmacists could soon test and treat Ohioans for respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19, strep throat, and RSV under new legislation a state senator says will expand health care access, particularly ...
Cleveland.com

Northeast Ohio sees dramatic uptick in flu, respiratory illnesses, nausea, compared to normal post-holiday illness

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Northeast Ohio doctors are seeing a dramatic increase in the number of patients in emergency rooms and urgent care offices this year, often with a combination of flu symptoms, upper ...