Gov. Mike DeWine

The governor says — instead of closing restaurants and bars — a late night curfew will go into effect later this week, allowing restaurants to maintain table service earlier in the evening and carry out after 10 p.m.

Ohio reported more than 7,800 new COVID-19 cases Sunday; Initial claims for unemployment compensation in Ohio are continuing to rise; Gov. Mike DeWine on Sunday urged President Donald Trump to allow a smooth transition for President-elect Joe Biden's administration; and more stories.

Opinions from elected state officials run the gamut from agreement to rejection.

Some owners say a second forced closure would stress their businesses even more, while others say it could be difficult for some restaurants to reopen.

Gov. Mike DeWine is issuing new orders on mask enforcement in businesses, gatherings across the state and threatening to close bars, restaurants and fitness centers if cases continue to rise; DeWine also signaled during his Wednesday address that if COVID-19 cases continue to rise, college may have to conduct class remotely in January; Some schools in the region are adjusting plans after a spike in COVID-19 cases; and more stories.

During his second statewide public address, the governor warns that more restrictions are to come if COVID-19 cases continue to rise.

This will be the second time the governor, through a public address, asks Ohioans for their help in combatting the disease.

Ohio health officials warn of a dark winter as COVID-19 hospitalizations rise at record pace; two more top FirstEnergy executives are out amid a bribery scandal; the cities of Columbus and Dayton have sued Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost to force improvements in the state background check system for gun purchases; and more stories.

Gov. Mike DeWine called Thursday’s COVID-19 numbers “shockingly high’ and appointed a new health department director and brought on a chief medical officer; COVID-19 cases are rising in Ohio’s K-12 schools, and more stories.

In an open letter over the weekend, as coronavirus cases in Ohio are increasing, Gov. Mike DeWine asked Congress to pass another COVID-19 relief bill.