Ohio health officials report 728 confirmed/probable deaths

Ohio health officials are reporting 728 confirmed and probable deaths associated with the coronavirus in the state.

The Ohio health department posted information Saturday indicating 687 confirmed deaths and 41 probable deaths associated with the virus.

The number of confirmed cases topped 15,300 with the confirmed and probable cases nearing 16,000.

For most people, the virus causes mild or moderate symptoms that clear up in a couple of weeks. Older adults and people with existing health problems are at higher risk of more severe illness, including pneumonia, or death.