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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The second of nearly two dozen super loads being transported across central Ohio roadways will continue its voyage on Saturday.

Freepoint Eco-Systems near Hebron is the load's final destination, but most of the shipments will go to Intel's Ohio One plant in New Albany. The super loads are making their way from a dock on the Ohio River near Manchester in Adams County and have caused traffic delays on certain central Ohio roadways in the process.

Due to St. Patrick's Day, this super load was halted for a week. On Saturday, it will resume its trip to Hebron.

Report confirms delayed timeline for Intel facility in New Albany

According to the Ohio Department of Transportation website, the convoy will depart from near Rickenbacker International Airport and travel along the following route:

• Depart Rickenbacker around 7 a.m.
• Travel north on Rickenbacker Parkway North to Alum Creek Drive
• Travel north on Alum Creek Drive to Rohr Road
• Travel east on Rohr Road to Commerce Center Drive
• Travel north on Commerce Center Drive to Green Pointe Drive South 
• Travel east on Green Point Drive South to Saltzgaber Road
• Travel south on Saltzgaber Road to State Route 317
• Travel north in the southbound lanes on State Route 317 past Groveport to Bixby Road
• Travel east on Bixby Road to U.S. 33 
• Travel east in the westbound lanes of U.S. 33 to the Gender Road southbound to U.S. 33 westbound ramp in Canal Winchester
• Take State Route 674/Gender Road to Brice Road
• Take Brice Road north to the intersection with Tussing Road/State Route 204 in Columbus
• Travel east on Tussing Road/State Route 204 to State Route 310
• Travel north on State Route 310 to U.S. 40 in Etna
• Travel east on U.S. 40 to State Route 79 in Hebron 
• Travel the wrong way on the State Route 79 southbound off ramp to U.S. Route 40
• Travel north in the southbound lanes on State Route 79 to local roads

The super load will be delivered to Hebron on Saturday.

Sexually transmitted infections are on the rise, putting more people at risk as they spread. Chlamydia rates have nearly doubled since 2000, while the rate of gonorrhea went up by 50% over the same period. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that syphilis rates are reaching levels last seen in the 1950s.

But some regions of the U.S. are seeing higher rates than others.

Stacker used CDC data to look at which counties reported the highest rate of sexually transmitted infections in Ohio. Counties are ranked by the rate of chlamydia infections, the most prominent STI at the national level, with gonorrhea and then syphilis rates serving as tiebreakers. This story focuses on bacterial infections, which can be cured, rather than viral infections such as HIV and herpes. At the county level, 2021 cases are the most recent available from the CDC, but state and national-level data for 2022 are also included. This story focuses on sexual transmissions and does not include congenital syphilis cases that were inherited from the mother.

Condoms are the most effective way to prevent the spread of STIs for people with multiple sexual partners, but research has found a decreasing rate of condom use among straight, bisexual, and gay male populations.

During the HIV/AIDS epidemic throughout the 1980s and 1990s, public health efforts advocating for condom use helped curb the spread of the virus. Today, however, condoms are no longer the only tool. Pills such as PrEP lower the risk of contracting HIV from sex by as much as 99%.

While more recent data is not available, the latest CDC survey from 2011-2015 showed less than half of unmarried men used condoms during the last time they had sex.

Among high school students having sex, the share using condoms has fallen from 60% in 2011 to 52% in 2021. While one-third of sexually active students used hormonal birth control, only 10% used both condoms and birth control. Methods like the pill and IUDs are effective at preventing pregnancy but do not stop the spread of STIs.

Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis are technically bacterial infections—meaning they can be cured with antibiotics—but they can still have lasting health impacts, including pelvic inflammatory disease and infertility. These risks are heightened when left untreated, which many STIs are as they don't obviously present themselves.

The CDC recommends annual testing for cisgender women, transgender men, and gender-nonconforming people with cervixes. It also recommends annual testing for males with male sexual partners. People in these groups who frequently have sex with anonymous partners should be tested every three to six months. Anyone with symptoms should always get tested according to the guidelines.

The CDC says there is little evidence that screening among straight men lowers the spread, and the agency's limited budget is put towards programs benefiting the most at-risk groups. However, some public health groups advocate for testing among all people regardless of sex and sexual orientation.

Data from the National Survey of Family Growth shows men on average have more opposite-sex sexual partners than women, and some argue that catching STIs throughout a sexual network rather than just for the most at-risk groups could curb their spread.

Soon, a pill may also help counter the spread of STIs. DoxyPEP can be taken 24 to 72 hours after unprotected sex and stops an STI before it becomes spreadable and symptomatic. The CDC has shared proposed guidelines recommending it for men who have sex with men and transgender women. The drug was originally approved for treating inhalation of anthrax, and doctors can prescribe it for off-label use.

Read on to see how STI infection rates in Ohio compare nationally, and the top counties.

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State-level statistics

- Chlamydia cases: 463.2 per 100K (#29 nationally, 54,459 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 195.4 per 100K (#21 nationally, 22,969 cases)
- Primary and secondary syphilis cases: 20.4 per 100K (#18 nationally, 2,402 cases)

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#50. Henry County

- Chlamydia cases: 246.9 per 100K people (68 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 47.2 per 100K people (13 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 3.6 per 100K people (1 case)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 3.6 per 100K people (1 case)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 0 cases

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#49. Pike County

- Chlamydia cases: 251.0 per 100K people (68 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 92.3 per 100K people (25 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 7.4 per 100K people (2 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 7.4 per 100K people (2 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 0 cases

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#48. Hardin County

- Chlamydia cases: 251.5 per 100K people (77 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 32.7 per 100K people (10 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 3.3 per 100K people (1 case)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 0 cases
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 3.3 per 100K people (1 case)

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#47. Coshocton County

- Chlamydia cases: 254.0 per 100K people (93 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 46.4 per 100K people (17 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 2.7 per 100K people (1 case)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 2.7 per 100K people (1 case)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 0 cases

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#46. Lake County

- Chlamydia cases: 255.1 per 100K people (592 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 87.1 per 100K people (202 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 4.7 per 100K people (11 case)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 3.0 per 100K people (7 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 1.7 per 100K people (4 cases)

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#45. Fulton County

- Chlamydia cases: 256.8 per 100K people (109 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 35.3 per 100K people (15 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 2.4 per 100K people (1 case)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 2.4 per 100K people (1 case)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 0 cases

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#44. Madison County

- Chlamydia cases: 256.8 per 100K people (114 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 87.9 per 100K people (39 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 24.8 per 100K people (11 case)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 20.3 per 100K people (9 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 4.5 per 100K people (2 cases)

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#43. Paulding County

- Chlamydia cases: 259.7 per 100K people (49 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 79.5 per 100K people (15 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 10.6 per 100K people (2 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 10.6 per 100K people (2 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 0 cases

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#42. Clermont County

- Chlamydia cases: 265.7 per 100K people (557 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 74.4 per 100K people (156 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 6.7 per 100K people (14 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 5.2 per 100K people (11 case)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 1.4 per 100K people (3 cases)

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#41. Logan County

- Chlamydia cases: 267.2 per 100K people (123 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 60.8 per 100K people (28 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 15.2 per 100K people (7 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 6.5 per 100K people (3 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 8.7 per 100K people (4 cases)

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#40. Ross County

- Chlamydia cases: 270.5 per 100K people (208 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 70.2 per 100K people (54 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 5.2 per 100K people (4 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 3.9 per 100K people (3 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 1.3 per 100K people (1 case)

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#39. Huron County

- Chlamydia cases: 277.6 per 100K people (162 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 54.8 per 100K people (32 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 3.4 per 100K people (2 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 0 cases
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 3.4 per 100K people (2 cases)

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#38. Shelby County

- Chlamydia cases: 279.3 per 100K people (134 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 89.6 per 100K people (43 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 2.1 per 100K people (1 case)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 0 cases
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 2.1 per 100K people (1 case)

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#37. Jefferson County

- Chlamydia cases: 285.5 per 100K people (185 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 146.6 per 100K people (95 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 4.6 per 100K people (3 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 1.5 per 100K people (1 case)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 3.1 per 100K people (2 cases)

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#36. Clinton County

- Chlamydia cases: 285.7 per 100K people (120 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 61.9 per 100K people (26 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 4.8 per 100K people (2 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 2.4 per 100K people (1 case)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 2.4 per 100K people (1 case)

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#35. Union County

- Chlamydia cases: 287.8 per 100K people (187 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 70.8 per 100K people (46 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 18.5 per 100K people (12 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 9.2 per 100K people (6 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 9.2 per 100K people (6 cases)

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#34. Sandusky County

- Chlamydia cases: 287.8 per 100K people (169 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 88.6 per 100K people (52 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 6.8 per 100K people (4 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 5.1 per 100K people (3 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 1.7 per 100K people (1 case)

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#33. Licking County

- Chlamydia cases: 295.5 per 100K people (533 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 120.8 per 100K people (218 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 13.3 per 100K people (24 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 9.4 per 100K people (17 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 3.9 per 100K people (7 cases)

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#32. Williams County

- Chlamydia cases: 299.6 per 100K people (110 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 70.8 per 100K people (26 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 5.4 per 100K people (2 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 2.7 per 100K people (1 case)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 2.7 per 100K people (1 case)

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#31. Greene County

- Chlamydia cases: 301.6 per 100K people (508 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 95.0 per 100K people (160 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 5.9 per 100K people (10 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 4.8 per 100K people (8 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 1.2 per 100K people (2 cases)

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#30. Ashtabula County

- Chlamydia cases: 303.1 per 100K people (295 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 161.3 per 100K people (157 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 5.1 per 100K people (5 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 4.1 per 100K people (4 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 1.0 per 100K people (1 case)

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#29. Tuscarawas County

- Chlamydia cases: 303.8 per 100K people (281 case)
- Gonorrhea cases: 58.4 per 100K people (54 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 2.2 per 100K people (2 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 1.1 per 100K people (1 case)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 1.1 per 100K people (1 case)

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#28. Fairfield County

- Chlamydia cases: 304.2 per 100K people (490 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 97.5 per 100K people (157 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 17.4 per 100K people (28 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 14.3 per 100K people (23 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 3.1 per 100K people (5 cases)

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#27. Guernsey County

- Chlamydia cases: 305.6 per 100K people (117 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 96.6 per 100K people (37 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 10.4 per 100K people (4 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 2.6 per 100K people (1 case)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 7.8 per 100K people (3 cases)

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#26. Portage County

- Chlamydia cases: 310.4 per 100K people (504 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 108.4 per 100K people (176 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 4.3 per 100K people (7 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 2.5 per 100K people (4 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 1.8 per 100K people (3 cases)

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#25. Wood County

- Chlamydia cases: 323.8 per 100K people (429 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 66.4 per 100K people (88 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 7.5 per 100K people (10 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 4.5 per 100K people (6 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 3.0 per 100K people (4 cases)

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#24. Hancock County

- Chlamydia cases: 333.5 per 100K people (249 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 58.9 per 100K people (44 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 6.7 per 100K people (5 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 4.0 per 100K people (3 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 2.7 per 100K people (2 cases)

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#23. Fayette County

- Chlamydia cases: 335.6 per 100K people (97 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 86.5 per 100K people (25 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 13.8 per 100K people (4 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 13.8 per 100K people (4 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 0 cases

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#22. Seneca County

- Chlamydia cases: 344.2 per 100K people (189 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 71.0 per 100K people (39 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 3.6 per 100K people (2 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 3.6 per 100K people (2 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 0 cases

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#21. Lawrence County

- Chlamydia cases: 344.7 per 100K people (198 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 114.9 per 100K people (66 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 3.5 per 100K people (2 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 0 cases
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 3.5 per 100K people (2 cases)

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#20. Crawford County

- Chlamydia cases: 347.3 per 100K people (145 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 64.7 per 100K people (27 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 7.2 per 100K people (3 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 4.8 per 100K people (2 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 2.4 per 100K people (1 case)

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#19. Defiance County

- Chlamydia cases: 353.9 per 100K people (135 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 76.0 per 100K people (29 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 0 cases
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 0 cases
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 0 cases

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#18. Butler County

- Chlamydia cases: 365.4 per 100K people (1,426 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 128.4 per 100K people (501 case)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 11.0 per 100K people (43 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 6.9 per 100K people (27 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 4.1 per 100K people (16 cases)

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#17. Muskingum County

- Chlamydia cases: 366.9 per 100K people (317 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 155.1 per 100K people (134 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 9.3 per 100K people (8 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 8.1 per 100K people (7 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 1.2 per 100K people (1 case)

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#16. Lorain County

- Chlamydia cases: 384.4 per 100K people (1,213 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 147.3 per 100K people (465 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 9.5 per 100K people (30 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 5.7 per 100K people (18 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 3.8 per 100K people (12 cases)

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#15. Trumbull County

- Chlamydia cases: 387.4 per 100K people (780 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 191.7 per 100K people (386 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 6.5 per 100K people (13 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 4.5 per 100K people (9 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 2.0 per 100K people (4 cases)

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#14. Athens County

- Chlamydia cases: 402.9 per 100K people (250 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 85.4 per 100K people (53 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 14.5 per 100K people (9 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 11.3 per 100K people (7 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 3.2 per 100K people (2 cases)

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#13. Richland County

- Chlamydia cases: 432.9 per 100K people (542 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 134.2 per 100K people (168 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 8.8 per 100K people (11 case)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 5.6 per 100K people (7 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 3.2 per 100K people (4 cases)

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#12. Stark County

- Chlamydia cases: 434.1 per 100K people (1,623 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 219.1 per 100K people (819 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 14.2 per 100K people (53 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 8.8 per 100K people (33 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 5.3 per 100K people (20 cases)

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#11. Marion County

- Chlamydia cases: 438.0 per 100K people (286 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 116.4 per 100K people (76 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 16.8 per 100K people (11 case)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 7.7 per 100K people (5 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 9.2 per 100K people (6 cases)

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#10. Clark County

- Chlamydia cases: 468.9 per 100K people (636 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 273.5 per 100K people (371 case)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 53.1 per 100K people (72 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 38.3 per 100K people (52 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 14.7 per 100K people (20 cases)

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#9. Mahoning County

- Chlamydia cases: 488.2 per 100K people (1,107 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 298.6 per 100K people (677 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 9.3 per 100K people (21 case)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 5.7 per 100K people (13 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 3.5 per 100K people (8 cases)

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#8. Erie County

- Chlamydia cases: 517.0 per 100K people (387 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 209.7 per 100K people (157 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 8.0 per 100K people (6 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 5.3 per 100K people (4 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 2.7 per 100K people (2 cases)

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#7. Summit County

- Chlamydia cases: 535.1 per 100K people (2,877 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 310.1 per 100K people (1,667 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 27.3 per 100K people (147 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 18.8 per 100K people (101 case)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 8.6 per 100K people (46 cases)

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#6. Montgomery County

- Chlamydia cases: 542.3 per 100K people (2,906 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 336.5 per 100K people (1,803 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 33.0 per 100K people (177 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 20.7 per 100K people (111 case)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 12.3 per 100K people (66 cases)

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#5. Allen County

- Chlamydia cases: 629.5 per 100K people (640 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 233.1 per 100K people (237 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 18.7 per 100K people (19 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 13.8 per 100K people (14 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 4.9 per 100K people (5 cases)

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#4. Franklin County

- Chlamydia cases: 688.6 per 100K people (9,099 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 361.7 per 100K people (4,780 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 72.3 per 100K people (956 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 50.5 per 100K people (667 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 21.9 per 100K people (289 cases)

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#3. Lucas County

- Chlamydia cases: 700.6 per 100K people (3,007 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 374.4 per 100K people (1,607 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 30.8 per 100K people (132 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 20.3 per 100K people (87 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 10.5 per 100K people (45 cases)

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#2. Hamilton County

- Chlamydia cases: 801.1 per 100K people (6,618 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 453.1 per 100K people (3,743 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 22.6 per 100K people (187 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 13.1 per 100K people (108 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 9.6 per 100K people (79 cases)

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#1. Cuyahoga County

- Chlamydia cases: 839.4 per 100K people (10,487 cases)
- Gonorrhea cases: 526.4 per 100K people (6,577 cases)
- Syphilis cases (non-congenital): 36.5 per 100K people (456 cases)
--- Primary and secondary syphilis: 25.1 per 100K people (313 cases)
--- Nonprimary and nonsecondary early syphilis: 11.4 per 100K people (143 cases)

This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 49 states.

Columbus and Central Ohio Weather QUICK WEATHER FORECAST:

• Today: Mostly cloudy & breezy, high 40
• Tonight: Clearing skies, low 24
• Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 47 (35)
• Monday: Clouds increasing, high 66 (46)
• Tuesday: Rain showers, high 55 (42)
• Wednesday: Chance rain showers, high 54 (32)

FORECAST DISCUSSION:

Now that the rain has cleared Central Ohio, we will continue to see a mass of cold air move in the area. The cold front that passed over us will keep temperatures well below normal for this time of year. Highs will struggle to make it to the 40 degree mark. Skies will stay mainly cloudy for most of the day, but some clearing will start by the afternoon. Expect breezy conditions to continue with a north wind blowing at 15-20 mph.

Tonight two things will happen. One, clouds will continue breaking up and eventually skies will be clear. Two, wind speeds will start to come down. The clear skies and colder air will drop our low temperatures into the mid 20s. By tomorrow morning we will wake up to wind chill temps in the mid teens..

Tomorrow will bring a lot more sunshine and calmer conditions. Winds will be light. Temperatures will be a little warmer, but still a bit below average. Highs will top off in the upper 40s. We can expect the mainly clear skies to continue into the night. Lows Sunday night won't be nearly as cold, only dropping into the mid 30s.

Clouds will begin to increase on Monday with warmer air moving in. Tuesday will bring another round of rain showers along a cold front to Central Ohio. Those showers will linger into Wednesday with more mild air. The end of the work week will be sunny with more seasonable temperatures.