Kent and other towns across Ohio are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Kent, OH community.
Stay up to date and informed with our resources: Breaking public health news, information on your local Ohio hospitals and healthcare facilities, information from the Ohio Public Health Department, and Twitter updates from Ohio government officials. Continue to visit our website for the latest updates.
Ohio COVID-19 Cases
Ohio Total Coronavirus Cases: 3,452,948
Ohio New Coronavirus Deaths:
Ohio Total Coronavirus Deaths: 42,313
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Coronavirus News for Kent
Kent State halts use of Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine until further notice
KENT, Ohio – Kent State University has postponed COVID-19 vaccination clinics that administered the Johnson & Johnson shot until further notice after advisories from the FDA and Ohio Department ... More info »
Cleveland.com - 04/12/2021 11:36pmKent State issues new restrictions in response to elevated coronavirus infections in Portage County
Portage County has gone red on Ohio's coronavirus advisory map, with health officials saying the increase in cases is being driven by gatherings at off-campus housing near Kent State. More info »
Cleveland.com - 09/17/2020 04:46amPortage County raised for red level for coronavirus risk; Cases tied to Kent off-campus housing - Fox 8 Cleveland WJW
Portage County was raised to the red level, or Level 3, of the Ohio Public Health Advisory System, which determines a county’s risk for coronavirus. More info »
FOX8 Cleveland - 09/17/2020 06:22amKent company develops new technology to battle coronavirus
KENT, Ohio — A company from Kent has development a system that could change the way public spaces are cleaned in this time of the coronavirus. And they are teaming up with NASA Glenn Research ... More info »
WKYC3 - 04/24/2020 12:54pm138 Kent State students quarantined due to COVID-19 concerns - wkyc.com
KENT, Ohio — Thursday, the city of Kent ordered more than 100 Kent State students into quarantine due to potential COVID-19 exposure. The new orders impact 138 students living on campus at four ... More info »
WKYC3 - 10/15/2020 08:11amHow do you feel your community is responding to the coronavirus crisis:
Today's Top Deals Around Kent
