Experts estimate COVID-19 confirmed cases underreported by as much as 8x

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Experts estimate COVID-19 confirmed cases underreported by as much as 8x
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While the Ohio Department of Health reported more than 26,000 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, experts estimate the actual number of new cases is likely much higher.

“There's estimates that it's eight times underreported,” Summit County Health Commissioner Donna Skoda said. “So if we have 100 [cases], there's probably 800 out there.”

At St. Vincent Charity Medical Center, a handful of people showed up as part of an Ohio Department of Health vaccination clinic. Additional Coronavirus information and resources:Download the News 5 app for free to easily access local coronavirus coverage, and to receive timely and limited news alerts on major COVID-19 developments. Download now on your Apple device here, and your Android device here.

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