COVID-19 Update: Funding Opportunities for Businesses June 2, 2020 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Lt. Governor Jon Husted announced the creation of three programs to help small and medium-sized businesses in Ohio during the COVID-19 pandemic. The programs will be administered by the Ohio Development Services Agency: Ohio PPE Retooling and Reshoring Grant Program Ohio Minority Micro-Enterprise Grant [...]
COVID-19 Update: Medical Procedures June 2, 2020 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Governor DeWine announced today that health care providers, including dentists, may resume all surgeries and procedures that had previously been delayed if they meet safety criteria, including: Maintaining adequate inventories of PPE, supplies, equipment, and medicine Creating a plan for the conservation and monitoring use [...]
COVID-19 Update: K-12 Reopening June 2, 2020 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Governor DeWine announced today that, as of right now, Ohio intends to reopen schools in the fall, but individual starting dates will be up to each local school board. In the near future, broad reopening guidelines will be issued for schools in regard to protecting [...]
COVID-19 Update: Disparity June 2, 2020 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Governor DeWine announced today that he is intensifying efforts in Ohio to improve issues of health and economic disparities, racism, and inequity. “I am seeking dialogue to solve these problems and seeking strategies for the implementation of reforms,” said Governor DeWine. “Whether it is in the urban core or [...]
COVID-19 Update: Fairs May 28, 2020 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Governor DeWine’s Fair Advisory Group has released guidelines for how county fair boards and agricultural societies can work with county health departments to safely operate junior fairs for kids. The guidelines focus on maintaining social distancing, limiting crowds, ensuring the health of everyone involved in the junior [...]
COVID-19 Update: Premium Deferrals May 28, 2020 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) is deferring Ohio employers’ premium installments for the months of June, July, and August. Businesses will have the option to defer the monthly premium payments with no financial penalties. “By extending the premium due date, businesses can continue to [...]
COVID-19 Update: Assisted Living Visitation May 28, 2020 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Governor DeWine announced a plan to lift restrictions on visitation at assisted living homes in Ohio. Beginning on June 8, 2020, properly prepared assisted living facilities and intermediate care facilities for individuals with developmental disabilities can begin to allow outdoor visitation. The lifted restrictions do not [...]
COVID-19 Update: Testing May 28, 2020 (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. PHARMACY TESTING: Governor DeWine announced today that the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy has clarified rules that allow pharmacists to order and administer tests [...]
COVID-19 Update: New Sector Openings May 21, 2020 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Lt. Governor Husted announced several new sector opening dates in Ohio: Beginning Tuesday, May 26, miniature golf, batting cages, and bowling alleys may resume operations if they can meet required safety protocols. Beginning Tuesday, May 26, skills training for all sports, including contact sports, may [...]
COVID-19 Update: Efforts to Improve Minority Health May 21, 2020 (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. MINORITY HEALTH STRIKE FORCE PRELIMINARY RECOMMENDATIONS: Governor DeWine today announced initial findings from his Minority Health Strike [...]
