Ohio Coronavirus Update: Deaths Rise to 471

CLEVELAND, OH — A total of 417 Ohioans have now died from the coronavirus based on the latest state health figures released Sunday.

This week, Gov. Mike DeWine said the state is poised to reopen — albeit cautiously — after residents have "flattened the curve."

"In re-opening any business, it will be essential to provide a safe environment for employees. We cannot have another large spike of COVID-19 cases," DeWine said this week.

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On Sunday, state health officials said there were 11,602 cases of coronavirus in Ohio. That figure included 11,292 confirmed cases and 310 probable cases based on the Center For Disease Control's definition.

According to state data on Sunday, there were 453 coronavirus-related deaths in the state. When you include the CDC's expanded criteria for coronavirus-related deaths, that figure jumps to 471 people.

Marion County has the most confirmed coronavirus cases with 1,834. Franklin County has 1,513 cases and Cuyahoga County 1,466 cases as of Sunday.

Ohio eclipsed the 10,000 mark in confirmed coronavirus cases on Saturday morning. Saturday morning's case count represented an increase of more than 1,000 cases from Friday.

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