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Gov. Mike Dewine says it's possible Ohio could receive as many as 660,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine before the end of December; Dewine on Thursday vetoed legislation that would muzzle the Ohio Department of Health - it's unclear if the Ohio House has votes for an override; future of new Ohio school funding bill uncertain in the Ohio Senate after passing the House; repairs continue on the damaged Brent Spence Bridge over the Ohio River in Cincinnati.

Number of Level 4 (Purple) counties in Ohio doubles, all but eight counties in the Red as COVID-19 runs rampant through the state; OSU chief says hospitals all over the state are struggling to keep up with cases, says he's concerned about the Thanksgiving spike; Ohio House to take action on school funding bill two decades in the making, but Ohio Senate poised to defer another year; days after the end of a catastrophic month for the Buckeye State, where COVID-19 cases are concerned, Ohio Senate president says he has the votes to override a veto by Gov. Mike Dewine of a bill that would muzzle governor's ability to issue health orders.

Hospitals already stressed by COVID-19 surge all over the state, but especially in rural hospitals, where an average of one-out-of-two patients is suffering from virus symptoms; Gov. Mike Dewine and his administration prepare for receiving and distributing vaccine doses expected in the next several weeks; business group asks all employees to model coronavirus best practices, warns the public about the dangers of not following health guidance; Ohio lawmaker files measure that would halt collection of nuclear bailout funds from electricity customers as Republicans deal with infighting on how to handle connected law.

November accounted for more than 50 percent of the COVID-19 cases reported since the pandemic began, but December may prove to be far deadlier; nurse tells Ohioans "this is no joke" and that hospital workers are being stretched thinner than ever by coronavirus; four lawmakers introduce articles of impeachment against Gov. Mike Dewine, accusing him of abuses of power during the pandemic; winter storms knock out power to more than 50,000 people in northeast Ohio.

Over the weekend, Ohio surpassed grim milestone of 400,000 COVID-19 cases since the beginning of the pandemic; health systems in northeast, southwest Ohio say they will suspend some elective procedures to cope with surge in virus cases; lawmakers scramble to put bills on Gov. Mike Dewine's desk during 'lame duck' session, many of which Dewine has vowed to veto.

Ohio's elections chief certifies result of November election, saying vote tallies were safe and accurate; former Health Dept. director Dr. Amy Acton says compassion is more important than ever, as the COVID-19 pandemic surges; health officials and school districts again turning to distance learning to prevent spread of virus; Ohio Republican legislators continue to argue about bailout law mired in corruption as deadline for associated energy bill fees approaches.

Ohio records highest-ever single-day number of deaths on Wednesday, contributing to what has already been the deadliest month of the pandemic, so far; Gov. Mike Dewine says a limited number of vaccines is expected to be released to Ohio on or around Dec. 15; Ohio immunologist says developing a successful vaccine in less than a year is a modern marvel; former congressman Dennis Kucinich says he's considering a re-entry into politics, potentially with a run for mayor of Cleveland.

Health system leaders around the state "sound the alarm" about the strain hospitals are already feeling during the COVID-19 surge; those same leaders say elective procedures will likely cease, overflow medical sites will likely not be possible because of staffing shortages; Gov. Mike Dewine's Dept. of Mental Health Director has tested positive for the coronavirus; Ohio Sen. Rob Portman urges President Donald Trump to accept results of election and move on.

Ohio shatters single-day record for new COVID-19 cases with nearly 12,000 reported on Monday; health officials overseeing regional coronavirus hospitalization say the "cannot sound the alarm loudly enough" about what the surge will do to health systems around the state; protestors voice their displeasure for Gov. Mike Dewine's curfew meant to slow the spread of the virus.