ASHLAND — The Ashland County Health Department (ACHD) is reporting Ashland’s first COVID-19 death. According to a late Friday afternoon press release, the individual was a male resident at McMullen Assisted Care, Inc. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time,” said Heather Reffett, ACHD’s Health Commissioner. “As a community, we […]
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OhioHealth gives back portion of donated COVID-19 supplies
COLUMBUS — OhioHealth has given back a portion of the supplies donated to area hospitals in the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, including to two Richland County organizations. In March and April, supplies of critical personal protective equipment (PPE) and other needed items were in short supply due to the worldwide demand and the […]
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Mansfield CVS now offering drive-thru COVID-19 testing
MANSFIELD – One of Mansfield’s four CVS Health locations is now offering drive-thru COVID-19 testing, according to the company’s website. The CVS Health at 1049 W. Fourth St. was one of nine Ohio locations to begin offering drive-thru testing on Friday, according to WOIO in Cleveland. There are currently 43 CVS locations offering drive-thru testing […]
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Ashland Health Department responding to COVID-19 outbreak in Loudonville area, Amish community
ASHLAND — The Ashland County Health Department (ACHD) is warning the public of a COVID-19 outbreak that is affecting the Amish community in the Loudonville area. According to a press release issued Tuesday, there are currently six confirmed cases — five who are Ashland residents — affiliated with this outbreak, with several tests pending. Additionally, […]
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COVID-19: Avita Health System resumes all surgeries and procedures
ONTARIO — Avita Health System resumed all surgeries and procedures at Bucyrus, Galion, and Ontario hospitals on Thursday. On March 18, Avita postponed elective surgeries and procedures in an effort to prioritize critically-ill patients and conserve resources, such as personal protective equipment (PPE) and hospital beds. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Avita continued to perform emergency […]
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COVID-19: Ohio Senate OKs bill providing legal protections for re-opening businesses
COLUMBUS —The Ohio Senate has passed legislation providing legal protections for small businesses, certain healthcare providers and other employers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina) said Senate Bill 308 provides protections for business and healthcare providers against lawsuits from individuals alleging they were exposed to COVID-19 on the entity’s premises, unless it […]
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4th Richland County COVID-19 death became ill at long-term care facility
MANSFIELD — Richland County’s fourth reported COVID-19 related death was a 90-year-old man who became ill while living in a nursing home or long-term care facility, Richland Public Health reported Wednesday afternoon. “While the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect the world, we are still saddened when a death hits close to home. Our employees wish […]
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COVID-19: Richland County Common Pleas Court judges set re-opening guidelines
MANSFIELD — Richland County’s Common Pleas Court judges have established guidelines for the re-opening of the local judicial system during the COVID-19 pandemic. The five judges said their guidelines address “safe operation tempered with minimizing interference with the public’s liberty,” and comply with directives from the Ohio Department of Health and the Ohio Supreme Court. […]
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COVID-19: Friendly House announces summer activity plans
MANSFIELD — The Friendly House Board of Managers and Executive Director Terry Conard on Thursday released an announcement regarding the facility and summer activities during the COVID-19 pandemic: “The Friendly House is taking the necessary steps about reopening the facility and our summer programs safely and effectively. There are currently many guidelines in place and […]
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COVID-19: DeWine discusses testing, assisted-living visitation and county fairs
COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted on Thursday afternoon provided the following updates on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. PHARMACY TESTING: DeWine announced that the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy has clarified rules allowing pharmacists to order and administer tests for COVID-19. “As frontline health care providers, pharmacies […]