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.

55,150

Confirmed Cases

3,754

CDC Expanded Case Definition (Probable)

58,904

Total Cases

8,383

Number of Hospitalizations in Ohio

2,718

Confirmed Deaths

252

CDC Expanded Death Definition (Probable)

2,970

Total Deaths

2,101

Number of ICU Admissions

<1-109

Age Range

Median Age

49%*

Sex - Males

50%*

Sex - Females

covid-last-updated 07/07/2020 (Updated daily at 2 p.m.) *<1% sex not reported

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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.

7/7/20

Executive Order 2020-26D

Authorizing One-Hundred (100) Percent Federal Funding for SharedWork Ohio Benefits

7/2/20

COVID-19 Update: School Guidelines, Public Health Advisory System

(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.

7/2/20

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

All individuals and personnel must be screened for COVID-19 each time they enter the facility. Screening guidance is available from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as well as from ODH.

7/2/20

Director’s Order to Extend the Expiration Date of Various Orders

I, Lance D. Himes, Interim Director of the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), pursuant to the authority granted to me in R.C. 3701.13 to “make special orders…

6/30/20

Guidance for Contact Sport Practices and Non-Contact Sport Competitions, with Exceptions

Contact Sport Practices and Non-Contact Sport Competitions to reopen.

6/30/20

COVID-19 Update: Increases in Hospitalizations and Positivity Rate, Counties of Concern, Nursing Home Visitation, Order Extension

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

6/29/20

COVID-19 Update: Increase in Positive Cases, 2-1-1

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

6/26/20

COVID-19 Update: Public Awareness Campaigns, Fireworks, Criminal Justice Grants

(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.

6/23/20

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

I Believe - Face Masks

Face masks make a real difference. coronavirus.ohio.gov #InThisTogetherOhio

6/23/20

I Believe - Social Distancing

Social distancing is vital in slowing the spread of COVID-19. coronavirus.ohio.gov

6/23/20

Up to Us

Ohio’s responsible restart. coronavirus.ohio.gov #InThisTogetherOhio

6/23/20

Flatten The Curve

4/12/20

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

4/12/20

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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