We're seeing cases on the upward trend with hospitalizations and ICU admissions up as well. So what's the plan to turn this around? And could another shutdown be in the future?

"We don't have any plans to do shutdowns, but no governor can stand up here during a pandemic and say under no circumstances will we shut something down. That would be irresponsible," said Governor Dewine during a Thursday Covid-19 briefing.

The governor DeWine fielded the question about the potential of another state shutdown and said experts believe there is a safe way to continue our day-to-day lives and he is asking people to take those safety measures.

Local medical experts agree social distancing and mask-wearing fatigue are likely to blame for the surge in cases.

"I think the science is clear, we are not doing those things that we were told early on that we needed to do to prevent the spread of this virus," said Dr. Dee Banks with Northeast Ohio Infectious Disease Associates.

"Patients are still admitted (to hospitals) with this and I think now more than ever it's important to not let up," said Dr. James Kravec with Mercy Health.

But, is another shutdown needed? At this point, those local experts say it's all about balance.

"Yes, we're seeing more cases now, but as we go about our lives and our businesses and our social beings that has to happen in order for us to get back to a combination of living with coronavirus and also being very careful," said Kravec.

"I think we can do this on our own," said Dr. Banks. "Don't go to large gatherings, social distance and wash your hands."

And as we wait for a vaccine, and for the numbers to again level out a reminder...

"The science is clear we are not over this virus and I think it will get much worse before it gets better," said Banks.