COVID-19

Responsible Restart Ohio

Responsible RestartOhio is about protecting the health of employees, customers, and their families; supporting community efforts to control the spread of the virus; and, leading in responsibly getting Ohio back to work.

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Economic Resources for Individuals and Families

Ohioans are facing new financial challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and state agencies have a number of programs and policies in place to help them weather the storm.

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Talking To Kids - COVID-19 Checklist

The COVID-19 pandemic can be overwhelming for parents and concerning to children. Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton, MD, MPH, recommends that parents and others who work with young people strive to help them feel understood, empowered, and hopeful. She offers the below guidelines.

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Together Ohio

We are all in this together, Ohio. If you are interested in helping your fellow Ohioans, please email together@governor.ohio.gov with your name, contact information, and how you are interested in helping.

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COVID-19: Myths Versus Facts

Separating the myths from the facts about coronavirus disease 2019.

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Questions about COVID-19

Ohio Department of Health call center is ready to answer your questions about COVID-19

Call 1-833-4-ASK-ODH (1-833-427-5634)

The Call Center is staffed from 9 a.m to 8 p.m each day, including weekends.

26,220

Confirmed Cases

1,703

CDC Expanded Case Definition (Probable)

27,923

Total Cases

4,921

Number of Hospitalizations in Ohio

1,472

Confirmed Deaths

153

CDC Expanded Death Definition (Probable)

1,625

Total Deaths

1,305

Number of ICU Admissions

<1-108

Age Range

Median Age

54%*

Sex - Males

46%*

Sex - Females

covid-last-updated 05/17/2020 (Updated daily at 2 p.m.) *<1% sex not reported

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COVID-19 Update: New Responsible RestartOhio Opening Dates

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Dr. Amy Acton, MD, MPH, today provided the following sector opening dates established as part of the Responsible RestartOhio plan.

5/14/20

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Director’s Dine Safe Ohio Order

Director’s Order that Reopens Restaurants and Bars to Dine-in Service, with Exceptions.

5/14/20

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Director’s Order that Reopens Personal Services

Director’s Order that Reopens Hair Salons, Day Spas, Nail Salons, Barber Shops, Tattoo Parlors, Body Piercing Locations and Tanning Facilities, with Exceptions

5/14/20

COVID-19 Update: Pandemic EBT, Additional Services to Reopen, Staying Connected

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Dr. Amy Acton, MD, MPH, today provided the following COVID-19 updates.

5/12/20

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Advisory Groups

A list of advisory groups to help with Responsible RestartOhio.

5/12/20

COVID-19 Update: Reopening of Restaurants, Bars, and Personal Care Services

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Dr. Amy Acton, MD, MPH, today announced the next phase of the Responsible RestartOhio plan as it relates to restaurants, bars, and personal care services.

5/7/20

Executive Order 2020-19D

Implementing Additional Spending Controls to Balance the State Budget

5/7/20

A women covering her face surrounded by viruses.

Executive Order 2020-18D

The Emergency Amendment of Rule 123:1-46-05 of the Ohio Administrative Code by the Ohio Department of Administrative Services

5/7/20

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COVID-19 Update: State Budget Impact

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Dr. Amy Acton, MD, MPH, today provided the following updates on Ohio's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

5/5/20

COVID-19 Update: Testing Priority, Ohio BMVs

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Dr. Amy Acton, MD, MPH, today provided the following updates on Ohio's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

5/4/20

Flatten The Curve

4/12/20

Dr Acton and Dr. Armstrong 4-9-2020

4/12/20

COVID-19: We're All in This Together Ohio

4/12/20

Importance of Hand Washing

3/4/20

Dr. Acton Discusses Steps You Can Take to Prepare During Illness

3/2/20

Public Health Orders

Read the public health and executive orders signed by the governor and health director in response to COVID-19.

Guidance on Dispute Resolutions for Essential and Non-Essential Businesses

In accordance with the Stay Safe Ohio order issued April 30, 2020, by Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Director Amy Acton, M.D., MPH under the direction of Governor Mike DeWine, the following is guidance regarding dispute resolutions for disagreements over whether a workplace is permitted or not permitted to operate.

Economic Resources for Individuals and Families

Ohioans are facing new financial challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and state agencies have a number of programs and policies in place to help them weather the storm.

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