COLUMBUS — The projected surge in new coronavirus cases has lowered dramatically and an estimated peak of the COVID-19 outbreak in Ohio has been shifted to April 19, according to the latest update from state officials. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Dr. Amy Acton on Wednesday thanked Ohioans who are staying […]
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Mansfield man becomes Richland County’s first COVID-19 fatality
MANSFIELD — A 55-year-old Mansfield man, who worked as a corrections officer at the Marion Correctional Institution for more than two decades, has died from COVID-19. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced during Wednesday’s press briefing that John Dawson, who had worked at MCI since 1996, testified positive for coronavirus on March 30. Dawson is the […]
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Ohio National Guard evaluates potential alternate medical care facilities
UPPER SANDUSKY — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine turned to the Ohio National Guard to support the state in developing a crucial plan that would expand medical capacity as Ohio’s health care systems brace for the looming COVID-19 peak. The Ohio National Guard’s response? A regional approach supporting state agencies aimed at one goal — identifying […]
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DeWine: Emergency liquor rule would allow delivering alcohol
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Dr. Amy Acton provided these updates at Tuesday’s press briefing regarding Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION VOTE The Ohio Liquor Control Commission passed an emergency rule to allow establishments with an existing on-premises liquor permit to sell and deliver alcohol, […]
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DeWine: Sites selected for enhanced hospital capacity
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Dr. Amy Acton provided the following updates Monday on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. HOSPITAL CAPACITY Because Ohio must double its hospital capacity due to the oncoming COVID-19 surge, Ohio has developed a plan to expand healthcare services at alternative sites in addition […]
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UH Samaritan Medical Center temporarily closes 2 urgent cares to save PPE
LOUDONVILLE — University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center is readying for a potential surge in coronavirus (COVID-19) patients by temporarily closing some facilities, as part of a purposeful attempt to conserve personal protective equipment (PPE). The UH Samaritan Medical Center announced the closure of its New London Urgent Care in the northern part of Ashland County Thursday […]
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Lexington sailor aboard COVID-19 stricken aircraft carrier ‘still doing well’
LEXINGTON — A U.S. Navy sailor from Lexington aboard an aircraft carrier hit by the COVID-19 outbreak said Thursday evening he was “still doing well.” Meanwhile, the commanding office of the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) has been relieved of of command. Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas Modly announced the decision during a Pentagon […]
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Ohio ‘stay at home’ order extended through May 1
COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced Thursday that Ohio’s “stay at home” order has been extended through May 1. Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton, MD, signed the updated order Thursday afternoon as the COVID-19 outbreak continues. “We understand that this is tough – it is very difficult. But, I would not […]
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Ohio Roman Catholic bishops extend suspension of Mass during COVID-19
The Roman Catholic Bishops of Ohio today announced the extension of a suspension of Masses in all of its churches, now through May 3. The announcement said: “Today, April 2, 2020, Governor Mike DeWine extended the executive ‘Stay at Home Order’ to continue to curb the spread of the Coronavirus in the State of Ohio. […]
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Ashland County reports third positive case of COVID-19
ASHLAND — The Ashland County Health Department (ACHD) reported its third positive test result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in an Ashland County resident, according to a press release issued by the department’s coordinator Jill Hartson Thursday afternoon. A public health investigation is ongoing with ACHD conducting contact tracing. Individuals who were in close contact with the confirmed […]