COVID-19

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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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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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.

36,355

Confirmed Cases

2,807

CDC Expanded Case Definition (Probable)

39,162

Total Cases

6,620

Number of Hospitalizations in Ohio

2,196

Confirmed Deaths

225

CDC Expanded Death Definition (Probable)

2,421

Total Deaths

1,708

Number of ICU Admissions

<1-109

Age Range

Median Age

52%*

Sex - Males

47%*

Sex - Females

covid-last-updated 06/09/2020 (Updated daily at 2 p.m.) *<1% sex not reported

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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

Director’s Order that Reopens Youth Day Camps and Residential Camps, with Exceptions

All youth day camps and residential camps are permitted to reopen within the State so long as all safety standards are met.

6/4/20

Governor Announces Orders To Reopen Certain Facilities

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced the reopening of certain facilities including certain entertainment facilities with health and safety restrictions.

6/4/20

UPDATE: Disparity, K-12 Reopening, Medical Procedures, Funding Opportunities for Businesses

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

6/2/20

Director’s Order that Amends the Requirements for Non-Essential Surgeries and Procedures

Section 8 (Medical Care) of the Director of Health Updated and Revised Order for Business Guidance and Social Distancing, signed May 29, 2020, that governed non-essential surgeries and procedures in the State is amended to read as follows.

6/2/20

Director’s Order that Reopens Facilities Providing Child Care Services, with Exceptions

Facilities providing child care services to reopen. All facilities providing child care services licensed by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) are permitted to reopen within the State so long as all safety standards are met.

5/30/20

Governor Announces New Health Orders Signed 5/29

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that the following orders have been signed by Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton, M.D., MPH:

5/29/20

Director’s Updated and Revised Order for Business Guidance and Social Distancing

All businesses and operations shall continue to comply with Social Distancing Requirements as defined in this Order, including by maintaining six-foot social distancing for both employees and members of the public when possible, including, but not limited to, when any customers are standing in line.

5/29/20

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

Sector Specific Operating Requirements

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

Public Health Orders

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

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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