The Health Collaborative's Christa Hyson said Ohio hospitals are doing everything in their power to get shots in arms as quickly as possible.Right now, their focus is still vaccinating front-line health care workers, making up the very first phase of vaccine rollout.But Tuesday, Gov. Mike DeWine announced a clear deadline."We are telling our hospitals today that they need to finish that up, they need to finish it up by midnight on Sunday," DeWine said.That deadline is aimed at keeping the process moving as phase 2 is set to begin Monday.But is it a realistic ask?"It totally depends on the capacity of that individual hospital, so for some it might be very easy, for others, they have hundreds of staff, maybe even thousands," Hyson said.UC Health has given the first doses to more than 6,800 employees.The system employs 12,000 people total.Hospital officials said they will be giving second doses passed that Sunday deadline, although they don't believe it'll interfere with efforts to begin vaccinating Ohioans ages 80 and older, as part of phase 2."As they become vaccine providers, they're hoping we get more regular shipments, current activities shouldn't dictate future deliveries," Hyson said.We reached out to Tri-Health, The Christ Hospital and Mercy Health for their phase 1 vaccine numbers, but have not received them.Officials at The Jewish Hospital told us:"We will continue to offer the vaccine to employees who want it, even if that extends beyond Sunday."

VACCINES TO HAMILTON TEACHERS AND STAFF. THE GOVERNOR ALSO LAYING OUT SOME SUPPORT FOR HIS DECISION TO PUSH SO HARD TO GET KIDS BACK IN CLASSROOMS ASHLEY: TODAY, WE LEARNED MORE ABOUT THE TOLL THE PANDEMIC IS TAKING ON CHILDREN, EVEN IF THEY’RE NOT SICK. WLWT NEWS 5’S MEREDITH STUTZ SHOWS YOU HOW THE STATE IS WORKING TO HELP KIDS SURVIVE. REPORTER: MANY OF YOU PROBABLY RIPPED UP YOUR SOCIAL AND SCHOOL CALENDARS FOR 2020. GAMES, PROM, CONCERTS, GRADUATIONS ALL CANCELED, POSTPONED OR GONE VIRTUA NOT ONLY IS THIS DISAPPOINTING. BUT IT CAN ALSO RESULT IN LONELINESS AND DEPRESSION. IF KIDS AREN’T IN SCHOOL, THEY DON’T HAVE THE SUPPORT SYSTEM OF TEACHERS AND FRIENDS CHECKING IN ON THEM EVERY DAY. TODAY THE STATE OF OHIO SAYS IT’S SEEING ACUTE MENTAL HEALTH SYMPTOMS AMONG YOUTH BECAUSE OF THE PANDEMIC. HERE ARE SOME OF THE SIGNS TO BE LISTENING FOR. >> FAMILIES AND FRIENDS SHOULD REACH OUT FOR HELP IF A YOUNG PERSON IS TALKING ABOUT FEELING HOPELESS, WORRYING ABOUT BEING A BURDEN, FEELING LIKE THERE IS NO REASON TO LIVE, USING DRUGS OR ALCOHOL, OR ENGAGING IN OTHER RISKY BEHAVIORS, STRUGGLING WITH SCHOOL OR DISCONNECTING FROM , FAMILY AND FRIENDS. REPORTER: THE GOOD NEWS IS FREE HELP IS AVAILABLE FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS CALL THE OHIO CARE LINE TO TALK TO A TRAINED COUNSELOR ANY TIME OF DAY OR NIGHT. WE’LL HAVE THAT NUMBER ON OUR WEBSITE WLWT

How to help your kids' mental health during COVID-19

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Updated: 8:34 PM EST Jan 28, 2021

If the disappointments and confusions of 2020 seem to be blending into 2021, you're not alone. The sentiment is especially true if you're under 18.Last year saw canceled dances, games, proms, fairs, competitions, hangouts with friends and the daily interactions and support systems of teachers and students.On Thursday, Gov. Mike DeWine made time in his virtual COVID-19 news conferences to address mental health among youth.The Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services says it's seeing "acute mental health symptoms" among youth because of the pandemic. "Families and friends should reach out for help," ODMHAS Director Lori Criss said. "If a young person is talking about feeling hopeless, worrying about being a burden, feeling like there's no reason to live, using drugs or alcohol or engaging in other risky behaviors, struggling with school, or disconnecting from family and friends, you can call the Ohio Care Line."The hotline number is 1-800-720-9616. People can call 24/7 to speak with a licensed therapist.

CINCINNATI —

If the disappointments and confusions of 2020 seem to be blending into 2021, you're not alone. The sentiment is especially true if you're under 18.

Last year saw canceled dances, games, proms, fairs, competitions, hangouts with friends and the daily interactions and support systems of teachers and students.

On Thursday, Gov. Mike DeWine made time in his virtual COVID-19 news conferences to address mental health among youth.

The Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services says it's seeing "acute mental health symptoms" among youth because of the pandemic.

"Families and friends should reach out for help," ODMHAS Director Lori Criss said. "If a young person is talking about feeling hopeless, worrying about being a burden, feeling like there's no reason to live, using drugs or alcohol or engaging in other risky behaviors, struggling with school, or disconnecting from family and friends, you can call the Ohio Care Line."

The hotline number is 1-800-720-9616. People can call 24/7 to speak with a licensed therapist.

A new Ohio health order eliminates a 300-person limit at the state's banquet halls. It's the latest move to ease coronavirus restriction as Ohio sees improving numbers and trends across the state. Ohio Department of Health Director Stephanie McCloud signed the new order Tuesday, amending a previous order that limited mass gatherings during the pandemic.Events at banquet centers no longer have a 300-person limitation, the order states, so long as they comply with other health orders. This applies to wedding receptions, funeral repasts, proms and other events – whether or not food is served – at banquet facilities. The new order went into effect Tuesday at noon. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ORDER.Additionally, McCloud signed an order Tuesday allowing fans to return to the state's sporting arenas and other entertainment facilities.This was announced by Gov. Mike DeWine last week, but the amended order makes it official. That includes a 25% maximum indoor capacity and a 30% maximum outdoor capacity, provided they follow established precautions.Among those precautions include mandatory masks for spectators and employees; spectator pathways allowing for social distancing; and pods of seating with no more than six people per pod, separated by at least 6 feet.Related: Governor gives green light for fans at Ohio sporting, entertainment events

Two state health orders increase the number of people allowed inside stadiums, wedding venues and catering facilities.The order pertaining to banquet halls, event centers and caterers eliminates a 300 person cap on those venues. Along with removing the cap, the order allows guests to move around while wearing masks and distancing. Previously, guests were required to stay seated at all times. Dancing is allowed now as long as distancing measures are followed. A November order banned it as cases were rising.Jerin Dunham is breathing a sigh of relief."It's encouraging because they're lifting the ban for 300 people as the amount of people getting together and obviously we're in the business of having events," Dunham said.Dunham is part owner of Funky's Catering Events, hosting all kinds of functions at three different Cincinnati event locations."Not having a cap makes a difference in the mindset of people in terms of what they can and can't do at that point of time," Dunham. Leaders at Ohio Event Safety, uniting event professionals with the goal of keeping events safe told quote:"This is a giant step forward for celebrations and it will have a massive impact on engaged couples and businesses alike. But, we have to remember progress can be lost just as quickly as it was gained if we don't proceed responsibly." Berlyn Martin, Co-founder of Ohio Event Safety.The other order addresses sports and other entertainment venues. It has indoor venues capped at 25 percent seating capacity. Outdoor venues are capped at 30 percent seating capacity.Indoor venues are now also expected to use filtration systems.