COVID-19 Update: Restaurants & Bars July 2, 2020 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Governor DeWine announced that the Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Liquor Control has granted over 300 expansion requests to bars and restaurants to allow patrons more opportunities to enjoy dinner or drinks in a safe environment. Liquor Control has been working with local jurisdictions to [...]
COVID-19 Update: Public Health Advisory System July 2, 2020 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Governor DeWine announced today that going forward, Ohio will maintain vital, necessary baseline orders to control the spread of COVID-19 while also implementing a new alert system. The Ohio Public Health Advisory System will provide local health departments and community leaders data and information [...]
COVID-19 Update: School Guidelines July 2, 2020 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Governor DeWine today announced new guidance for resuming school in the fall. “We know that each school system, and perhaps each school building, will likely look different in the fall. We also know that Ohio has a long history of local control and that school [...]
COVID-19 Update: Order Extension June 29, 2020 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Governor DeWine announced that he is extending existing health orders through this week as his administration finalizes vital plans to help local schools safely reopen, as well as plans to keep Ohioans healthy and safe. “These plans will take us into the next phase, a distinct and different phase [...]
COVID-19 Update: Nursing Home Visitation June 29, 2020 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Governor DeWine announced that beginning July 20, 2020, nursing homes are permitted to begin outdoor visitation as long as all safety standards are met. When assessing their readiness to permit outdoor visitation, nursing homes should consider: Case status in the surrounding community Case status in the [...]
COVID-19 Update: Counties of Concern June 29, 2020 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today provided the following updates on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. HAMILTON COUNTY: At the end of May and into early June, Hamilton County had an average of 30 cases per day per 100,000 people. As of this past week, [...]
COVID-19 Update: Increases in Hospitalizations and Positivity Rate June 29, 2020 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Last week was the first week of increasing COVID-19 hospital utilization in Ohio after over two months of decreasing utilization since late April. From June 21, 2020, to June 27, 2020, Ohio had approximately 500 to 550 total COVID-19 patients in hospitals [...]
COVID-19 Update: Criminal Justice Grants June 23, 2020 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Governor DeWine announced the first round of funding being distributed to local criminal justice entities as part of the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Grant. Approximately $2.1 million will be awarded to a total of 65 local criminal justice agencies including law enforcement, probation/parole offices, corrections agencies, [...]
COVID-19 Update: Fireworks June 23, 2020 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Lt. Governor Husted noted today that Independence Day fireworks shows can proceed, but large gatherings are still prohibited at this time. He encouraged any community that plans on holding a fireworks event to do so safely. Spectators are encouraged to find ways to celebrate the Fourth [...]
COVID-19 Update: Public Awareness Campaigns June 23, 2020 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Governor DeWine today announced two public awareness campaigns aimed at spreading awareness of COVID-19 prevention measures that impact the well-being of Ohioans and the Ohio economy. “The messages of these ads are clear,” said Governor DeWine. “Ohioans, by continuing to practice good prevention, can do [...]
