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Daily COVID-19 Deaths Double in Ohio

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The average daily death count has been 45, but the state reported 84 on Saturday.

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Over the last 21 days, the number of coronavirus-related deaths in Ohio has averaged 45. But on Saturday, state officials reported 84—double the number the day before. The spike comes a day after Cuyahoga County reported its highest usage of intensive-care beds—with 77 percent filled, according to Cleveland.com. The number of ICU beds in use has been rising since late April. After a sweeping stay-at-home order was issued in March, Ohio began reopening early this month.

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