New health data compiled by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) showed sustained severe exposure and spread (Purple Level 4) in Lake, Lorain, Medina, Montgomery, Portage, Richland, Stark, and Summit counties. Cuyahoga, Fairfield, and Madison counties were moved to the Watch List.
Franklin County dropped from Purple Level 4 to Red Level 3, however, Andrew M. Thomas, MD, urged county residents to remain vigilant.
“This does not mean that Franklin County is out of the woods,” said Dr. Thomas. “We still have a rate of cases that is six-times higher than the definition of high incidence. That is not good. We are not on our way down yet.”