Another Chance To Take The Shot

Nursing home workers who declined the coronavirus vaccine during the first round of shots will be given another opportunity to take it. Gov. DeWine outlined plans for providing ongoing access to the vaccine in the state’s long-term care facilities. Only about four of every 10 employees nursing home and assisted-living facility employees have received it, the governor said. Workers have cited distrust of the vaccine and concern about side effects. Providing that second opportunity is part of the state’s plan to make vaccines available for new residents and employees of nursing homes. Details are coming next week. More than 1 million Ohioans received at least the first shot as of Tuesday, or about 9% of the population, according to the state Department of Health. The governor adds he wants Ohio schools to develop plans by April 1…for addressing educational setbacks experienced by children during the pandemic. He’s setting aside $2 billion dollars in federal aid, to help. Steps to close the pandemic schooling gap could including tutoring, summer programs and extended school years or school days. Schools have two years to use the money.