COVID-19 vaccine supply

With more than 570,000 doses expected to arrive Tuesday, Gov. Mike DeWine says people will be able to book appointments closer to their homes.

The number of doses is the most the state has received so far during the pandemic, DeWine says.

A week after opening as one of Ohio's 15 mass vaccination sites, thousands have been given the shots. And in general people are pleased with the experience.

Mike DeWine says no shots should be wasted and gives permission to providers to fill unbooked appointments with those who are not yet eligible.

Fifteen clinics are up and running in large cities and smaller towns, and appointments are booking quickly.

The state is opening up eligibility in Phase 1C so that those 60 and older and people in certain occupations can be vaccinated.

The new shots will be shipped to local health departments, hospitals and pharmacies.

Although he expects things to be better this year than in 2020, the governor says he's being cautious because of the new coronavirus variants.

The state is seeking to add a scheduling feature to its website to help people get their shots.

The governor lays out where Ohio stands with shot distribution and other pandemic-related issues.