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New COVID-19 Projections Are Far More Optimistic, Showing a Significantly Flattened Curve

We're living in uncertain times during the COVID-19 outbreak, but Ohio is gonna get through it together – and have some fun along the way.

"Flatten the Curve" has been the mantra of the past few weeks, and we're happy to report that's exactly what's been happening in the Buckeye State.

The state was initially projecting 9,800 new cases of COVID-19 at the peak spread of the virus – even after social distancing measures – but Ohio's latest projection is expecting just 1,600 new cases per day at peak.

Behold, the flattened curve:

Things are looking up, but according to Gov.