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102,577
Confirmed Cases
5,710
CDC Expanded Case Definition (Probable)
108,287
Total Cases
12,236
Number of Hospitalizations in Ohio
3,548
Confirmed Deaths
278
CDC Expanded Death Definition (Probable)
3,826
Total Deaths
2,771
Number of ICU Admissions
<1-109
Age Range
42
Median Age
48%*
Sex - Males
52%*
Sex - Females
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08/16/2020
(Updated daily at 2 p.m.) *<1% sex not reported
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COVID-19 FAQs - Face Shields
COVID-19 is believed to spread mainly from person to person through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person — sometimes without showing any symptoms — coughs, sneezes, or talks. Research has shown that cloth face coverings can block these respiratory droplets.
8/15/20
Director’s Order Requiring the Use of Facial Coverings in Child Education Settings
Facial Coverings (Masks). Except as provided herein, all students, faculty, and staff in any child care setting, school building, or other location that provides care or education to any child in kindergarten through grade twelve in the State of Ohio shall wear facial coverings at all times when...
8/13/20
COVID-19 Update: Improving Minority Health, Updated County Risk Levels
(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.
8/13/20
A Faith-Based Letter from Governor Mike DeWine
We have received requests from a number of people in the faith community recently to provide guidance on keeping worshipers safe, as we battle the coronavirus. The virus, as you know, is very much with us, and in fact, has spread farther than it has at any time in the past.
8/13/20
COVID-19 Update: Return to School, Increase in Cases in Younger Populations
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today provided the following updates on the status of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ohio.
8/11/20
Executive Order 2020-34D
The Rescission of Executive Order 2020-22D and Emergency Adoption of Rules 3301-32-06.1 and 3301-37-03.1 of the Ohio Administrative Code by the State Board of Education and the Ohio Department of Education.
8/11/20
Executive Order 2020-32D
The Emergency Amendment of Rule 122:5-2-03 of the Ohio Administrative Code by the Ohio Development Services Agency
8/8/20
Executive Order 2020-31D
The Partial Recission of Executive Order 2020-21D and Emergency Adoption of Rules 5101:2-12-02.2, 5101:2-13-02.2, 5101:2-14-02.2, and 5101:2-18-03.1 of the Ohio Administartive Code by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.
8/8/20
Executive Order 2020-33D
The Emergency Amendment of Rules 5122-21-03, 5122-30-27, 5122-40-07, 5122-40-09, and 5122-40-12 of the Ohio Administrative Code by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.
8/8/20
COVID-19 Update: School Broadband Connectivity
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today provided the following update on the status of the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
8/7/20
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Rise Up - School
Rise Up - School
8/11/20
Why I Wear A Mask
By wearing a mask, we not only protect ourselves, we protect those around us—family, friends, co-workers, and customers. Please wear a mask in public—it’s up to all of us.
7/22/20
Flatten The Curve
Flatten The Curve
7/22/20
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
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Public Health Orders
Read the public health and executive orders signed by the governor and health director in response to COVID-19.
COVID-19 Travel Advisory
Those entering Ohio after travel to states reporting positive testing rates of 15% or higher for COVID-19 are advised to self-quarantine for 14 days.
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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Resources for Parents and Families
Answers about where parents can find help and activity ideas for their children during the COVID-19 epidemic.
8/15/20
Ohio Public Health Advisory System
The Public Health Advisory Alert System is a color-coded system designed to supplement existing statewide orders through a data-driven framework to assess the degree of the virus’ spread and to engage and empower individuals, businesses, communities, local governments, and others in their response and actions.
7/1/20
COVID-19 Checklists
Checklists to help you protect against COVID-19.
3/14/20
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Press Conferences
Information for daily press conferences.
8/13/20
News Releases & News You Can Use
News Releases & News You Can Use related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
8/4/20
Educational Videos
Educational videos about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
4/4/20
How You Can Prevent and Prepare
Links and information on how to take action and prepare for COVID-19.
3/19/20
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Guidelines for Education and Childcare
The Ohio Department of Health shares guidelines to protect against COVID-19 in childcare and educational settings.
4/16/20
COVID-19 and Community Spread
Public health experts have estimated up to 1% of the population could be infected after identifying multiple cases of community spread of coronavirus.
4/8/20
General Resources
More resources and information concerning COVID-19.
4/5/20
Coping with COVID-19 Anxiety
Resources to help you deal with the stress and mental toll of the COVID-19 outbreak.
3/30/20
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