COVID-19

COVID-19 Minority Health Testing

The COVID-19 Minority Health Strike Force is dedicated to helping our minority communities learn more about the virus. Find our report and information about testing here.

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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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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.

39,973

Confirmed Cases

3,149

CDC Expanded Case Definition (Probable)

43,122

Total Cases

7,104

Number of Hospitalizations in Ohio

2,401

Confirmed Deaths

232

CDC Expanded Death Definition (Probable)

2,633

Total Deaths

1,807

Number of ICU Admissions

<1-109

Age Range

Median Age

51%*

Sex - Males

48%*

Sex - Females

covid-last-updated 06/18/2020 (Updated daily at 2 p.m.) *<1% sex not reported

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COVID-19 Update: Case Increases in Children and in Southwest Ohio..

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

6/19/20

Executive Order 2020-24D

Unemployment Insurance During COVID-19 Pandemic

6/18/20

COVID-19 Minority Health Testing

The COVID-19 Minority Health Strike Force is dedicated to helping our minority communities learn more about the virus. Find our report and information about testing here.

6/18/20

COVID-19 UPDATE: Basic Reproduction Number, Pop-Up Sites, Multi-System Youth Grant

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

6/16/20

Director’s Order that Reopens County Fairs and Animal Exhibitions, with Exceptions

County Fairs are permitted to reopen within the State so long as all safety standards are met.

6/16/20

Executive Order 2020-23D

The Emergency Adoption, Amendment and Rescission of Ohio Administrative Code Rules by the Ohio Department of Medicaid, Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, Ohio Department of Aging, and Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.

6/11/20

COVID-19 UPDATE: Testing Expansion, R0 in Ohio, Place of Worship Best Practices, New Role for Dr. Acton, ODJFS Employment/Training Gran

(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.

6/11/20

Director’s Amended Order that Reopens Restaurants, Bars, Banquet and Catering Facilities and Services to Dine-in Service, with Exceptions.

Director’s Amended Order that Reopens Restaurants, Bars, Banquet and Catering Facillities and Services to Dine-in Service, with Exceptions.

6/8/20

UPDATE: Additional Reopening Dates, Order Signed, Ohio National Guard

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

6/5/20

Third Amended Director’s Order to Limit Access to Ohio’s Nursing Homes and Similar Facilities, with Exceptions

The restrictions set forth in the March 13, 2020 Order remain in effect. Homes must continue to restrict access only to those personnel who are necessary to the operation of the Homes, except as permitted in limited circumstances set forth below.

6/5/20

Flatten The Curve

4/12/20

COVID-19 Q&A with Dr. Randy Marriott

COVID-19 Q&A with Dr. Randy Marriott - Director, EMS Center of Excellence Premier Health

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

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.

Sector Specific Operating Requirements

Sector specific operating requirements have been developed for businesses eligible to be open.

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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