Darrin Lautenschleger from Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital hosts Part 2 of this 2-part series that answers key community questions about the new COVID-19 vaccine in Tuscarawas County.

The purpose of this podcast is to talk about the COVID-19 vaccine and how important it is for residents of Tuscarawas County – as well as throughout the State of Ohio and the entire nation – to seriously consider receiving the vaccine when it becomes available to them. Our best opportunity to begin to control the coronavirus is by receiving the vaccine when it is available to us, and by continuing to follow the best practices we all have heard repeated frequently: Shelter in place when possible, wear facemasks whenever you are around others, keep a safe distance from others and wash your hands frequently. This podcast is part two of two podcasts addressing the COVID-19 vaccine process. Be sure to check out part one also.

Darrin is joined by 6 guests. First, Dr. Nathan Johnson, MD (Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital) and Katie Seward (Commissioner, Tuscarawas County Health Department) answer many commonly-asked questions about the vaccine and the results they're seeing in those who have already been vaccinated (including Dr. Johnson himself).

Next, Carla Birney (Superintendent of Dover City Schools) and Randy Lucas (Superintendent and CEO of East Central Ohio Educational Service Center) join the conversation to discuss the impact the vaccine will have on schools, their students and staff.

Finally, Senator Jay Hottinger (President Tempore of the Ohio Senate) and Chris Abbuhl (Tuscarawas County Commissioner) explain the efforts being made at both the state and local levels to combat the COVID-19 crisis.

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Darrin Lautenschleger from Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital hosts Part 1 of this 2-part series that answers key community questions about the new COVID-19 vaccine in Tuscarawas County.

The purpose of this podcast is to discuss the COVID-19 vaccine and how important it is for residents of Tuscarawas County – as well as throughout the State of Ohio and the entire nation – to seriously consider receiving the vaccine when it becomes available to them. Our best opportunity to begin to control the coronavirus is by receiving the vaccine when it is available to us, and by continuing to follow the best practices we all have heard repeated frequently: shelter in place when possible, wear facemasks whenever you are around others, keep a safe distance from others and wash your hands frequently.

Darrin is joined by 4 guests. First, Steve Stokey (Executive VP of Allied Machine & Engineering) and Scott Robinson (Executive Director of the Tuscarawas County Chamber of Commerce) discuss how the COVID-19 vaccine affects business and operations in our community.

After that, Vickie Ionno (Commissioner, New Philadelphia City Health Department) and Katie Seward (Commissioner, Tuscarawas County Health Department) join the conversation to discuss common questions about COVID-19 and the vaccine.

Key questions:

• Do you or have you already talked with your employees about the importance of the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available to them?
• In your estimation, is the COVID-19 vaccine an important breakthrough in helping all of us begin to break through from the grip of the pandemic?
• When it comes to wearing masks and following the recommended best practices, does it really matter how big or small a local business or organization is to have success in helping control the spread of the coronavirus?
• How will the COVID-19 vaccine impact local businesses in a positive way and increase consumer confidence in actually going into a store, less employee absenteeism, etc?
• With the COVID-19 vaccine now available, is it still important to continue with the safety protocols to wear facial coverings, observe social distancing, and frequent hand-washing?
• What are the expected side effects from getting the COVID-19 vaccine?
• Who is the vaccine approved for use for, and should a person who has had COVID-19 be vaccinated?
• Can the vaccine give a person COVID-19?

With the global pandemic crisis, every industry has taken its tolls. But one of the heaviest hit industries is the arts. David Mitchell is the general manager at the Performing Arts Center at Kent State Tuscarawas, and he joins the show to discuss how COVID has impacted the performing arts both in Tuscarawas County and around the world.

When will live shows resume? What new measures and strategies have been researched and implemented moving forward? Will we see new events posted in 2021, or will the industry need more time to recover? All this and more is covered on this episode of The Get Level Sessions.

Also, what can we as a community do to help support the arts? Well one way is to buy your tickets for Artober LIVE! Artober LIVE is a fundraising concert to raise awareness about the impact the pandemic has had on the arts community and to help support local artists.

This will also be the first live in-house event hosted at the PAC since March. Social distancing protocols will be in place. Tickets are only $10, and they can only be purchased in advance, so call the PAC box office today at 330-308-6400.

For more information about Artober LIVE, visit https://www.tuscarawasartspartnership.org/arts-culture-relief-fund.

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