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Governor's Office COVID-19 Update | August 18, 2020
Below are the updates from the August 18, 2020 press conference with Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Husted. The next press conference is currently scheduled for Thursday, August 20th at 2:00 PM.
August 18, 2020 COVID-19 Update: Sports Health Order, Georgetown Veterans Home, Ohio Governor's Imagination Library, Women’s Suffrage Centennial
(COLUMBUS, Ohio - August 18, 2020)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today provided the following updates on the status of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ohio.
ODH August 15, 2020 News Release -- ODH Recommends CDC Guidance on Face Shields
(COLUMBUS - August 15, 2020) – As schools get ready to start the 2020-21 academic year, the Ohio Department of Health is following federal guidance and prohibiting the schoolwide use of face shields as a substitute for facial coverings/masks. Such use of face shields does not comply with the Director’s Order Requiring the Use of Facial Coverings in Child Education Settings. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends against using face shields as a substitute for facial coverings or masks.
JobsOhio Update and Economic Impact Memo from JP Nauseef | August 14, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has exposed several gaps in our domestic medical supply chain, in particular personal protective equipment (PPE) including civilian use cotton face masks.
August 2020 Eco-Tip… tips to help the Earth!
Perry County Ohio Waste Reduction and Recycling discusses what to do with old paint.
Governor's Office COVID-19 Update | August 13, 2020
Below are the updates from the August 13, 2020 press conference with Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Husted. The next press conference is currently scheduled for Tuesday, August 18th at 2:00 PM.
Governor's Office COVID-19 Update | August 11, 2020
Below are the updates from the August 11, 2020 press conference with Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Husted. The next press conference is currently scheduled for Thursday, August 13th at 2:00 PM.
August 11, 2020 COVID-19 Update: Return to School, Increase in Cases in Younger Populations
(COLUMBUS, Ohio - August 11, 2020)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today provided the following updates on the status of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ohio.
Governor's Office COVID-19 Update | August 7, 2020
Below are the updates from the August 7, 2020 press conference with Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Husted. The next press conference is currently scheduled for Tuesday, August 11th at 2:00 PM.
COVID-19 Update: School Broadband Connectivity
(COLUMBUS, Ohio - August 7, 2020)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today provided the following update on the status of the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
JobsOhio Update and Economic Impact Memo from JP Nauseef | August 7, 2020
Since the start of the pandemic, JobsOhio and our Network partners have dedicated significant effort on programs to mitigate negative impacts on Ohio businesses while also evolving our strategies to reflect a new, post COVID environment.
Perry County Municipal Court Reports July 2020
Criminal/traffic disposition reports. Civil credit and legal news reports. Reports are in PDF format.
Ohio Public Health Advisory System Update for August 6, 2020
(COLUMBUS, Ohio - August 6, 2020)—The Ohio Department of Health today released the weekly Ohio Public Health Advisory System update. Mercer County has reached Level 3 (red) of the Ohio Public Health Advisory System. Additionally, three previously red counties improved to Level 2 (orange) of the Ohio Public Health Advisory: Hamilton, Henry, and Lawrence.
Governor DeWine Tests Positive for COVID-19 August 6, 2020
(COLUMBUS, Ohio - August 6, 2020)—Today, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine took a test for COVID-19 as part of the standard protocol to greet President Donald Trump on the tarmac at Burke Lakefront Airport in Cleveland. Governor DeWine tested positive. Governor DeWine has no symptoms at the present time.
Governor's Office COVID-19 Update | August 4, 2020
Below are the updates from the August 4, 2020 press conference with Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Husted. The next press conference is currently scheduled for Thursday, August 6th at 3:00 PM.
JobsOhio Update and Economic Impact Memo from JP Nauseef | July 31, 2020
We love good news and, in the midst of the current environment, even more so. This week, Ohio captured nine top-10 spots in Business Facilities’ rankings of states in various categories.
Governor's Office COVID-19 Update | July 30, 2020
Below are the updates from Governor DeWine’s July 30, 2020 press conference. The next press conference is currently scheduled for Tuesday, August 4th at 2:00 PM.
COVID-19 Update: Liquor Sale and On-Premises Consumption Limits, Mass Gathering Order, Updated Risk Levels
(COLUMBUS, Ohio - July 30, 2020)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today provided the following updates on Ohio's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ohio COVID-19 Hospitalizations Hit New High During Pandemic
(COLUMBUS – July 29, 2020) Ohio’s hospitals saw their highest number of patients with COVID-19 this week since the pandemic began on March 9, 2020. Data from the Ohio Hospital Association (OHA), shows that 1,122 COVID-positive patients were being treated in Ohio’s hospitals on Tuesday, of which 348 were in the ICU and 174 were on a ventilator. The previous high was in late April when the state saw 1,103 patients COVID-positive patients.
Governor's Office COVID-19 Update | July 28, 2020
Below are the updates from Governor DeWine’s July 28, 2020 press conference. The next press conference is currently scheduled for Thursday, July 30th at 2:00 PM.
COVID-19 Update: Child Care Ratios to be Lifted, Additional Restrictions Announced for Local Fairs
(COLUMBUS, Ohio - July 28, 2020) — Governor Mike DeWine today provided the following updates related to Ohio's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
HAPCAP OPERATING WATER BILL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | July 27, 2020
(GLOUSTER, OH - July 27, 2020) - Hocking Athens Perry Community Action (HAPCAP) is accepting appointments for their water bill assistance program. This program is for income-eligible residents with a notice of being disconnected from their water source. Eligibility has been expanded due to the coronavirus pandemic.
JobsOhio Update and Economic Impact Memo from JP Nauseef | July 24, 2020
This week, in an effort to help Ohio’s small businesses and their workers operate in a safe environment, JobsOhio and its six regional network partners distributed personal protective equipment (PPE) tool kits to small businesses of 100 employees or less across the state.
Governor's Office COVID-19 Update | July 23, 2020
Below are the updates from the July 23, 2020 press conference with Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Husted. The next press conference is currently scheduled for Tuesday, July 28th at 2:00 PM.
COVID-19 Update: Eight Counties Increase to Red Alert Level Three, Importance of Self-Quarantines, Broadband Expansion
(COLUMBUS, Ohio - July 23, 2020)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today provided the following updates on Ohio's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor's Office COVID-19 Update | July 22, 2020
Below are the updates from the July 22, 2020 press conference with Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Husted. The next press conference is currently scheduled for today (7/23) at 2:00 PM.
Governor DeWine Issues Statewide Mask Order, Travel Warning
(COLUMBUS, Ohio - July 22, 2020)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today provided the following updates on Ohio's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ohio Department of Health Stresses That Teens and Young Adults Are Crucial in Fight Against COVID-19
(COLUMBUS - July 17, 2020) – Lance D. Himes, interim director of the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), is calling on Ohio teens and young adults to take precautions to protect themselves and others against the dangers of COVID-19.
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