Governor DeWine, Lt. Governor Husted Thank FDA for Approval of Use of Battelle Technology March 30, 2020 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today thanked President Trump and Commissioner Stephen Hahn, M.D. of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the full approval of the use of
Guidelines for Essential Businesses and Operations Employers March 30, 2020 In order to minimize contact among people and stop the spread of COVID-19, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton are ordering all Ohioans to stay home or at their place of residence, effective 11:59 p.m.
Governor DeWine Makes Plea to FDA; Releases List of Needed PPE March 28, 2020 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today made an urgent plea to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue an emergency waiver for the use of new technology that could sterilize up to 160,000 used
Press Release: FEMA Offers Ways for Private Sector to Help Fight COVID-19 March 28, 2020 Under the White House Coronavirus Task Force’s direction, FEMA, HHS and our federal partners continue to work closely with state, local, tribal and territorial governments in executing a whole-of-government response to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and
Lawrence County EMA Emergency Management Agency 715 Lane Street, Suite 300 Coal Grove, OH 45638 DeAnna Holliday, President Lawrence County Commissioners Georgia Dillon, Lawrence County Health Commissioner Michael L. Boster EMA Director PRESS RELEASE FROM THE LAWRENCE COUNTY EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER
Governor DeWine Signs House Bill 197 - Here are some highlights March 28, 2020 COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today signed House Bill 197 which provides emergency relief to Ohioans during the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill: Waives state testing requirements for school children this year. Extends professional licenses for those
Guidance for businesses/employers responding to COVID19 exposure. March 25, 2020 Both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and ODH offer guidance for businesses/employers in planning for, and responding to, COVID-19, including if an employee tests positive for the disease. CDC has developed “Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers to
The Lawrence County Health Department is reporting the first positive case of coronavirus (COVID-19) in a Lawrence County resident. March 25, 2020 March 25, 2020 Ironton, OH – The Lawrence County Health Department is reporting the first positive case of coronavirus (COVID-19) in a Lawrence County resident. The patient has not
Message from Sheriff Jeff Lawless March 25, 2020 Dear Lawrence County Citizens As you are now aware, Lawrence County has its first confirmed case of the Corona / COVD-19 Virus. We hoped this day would never come. We must stay alert and adhere to the advice and rules of our medical
Lt. Gov. Husted asks for patience when applying for unemployment benefits March 25, 2020 Ohio Unemployment Benefits Site Nearly 140,000 Ohioans filed for unemployment just last week compared to fewer than 5,000 the week before. The sheer number of people applying for benefits has made it tough for most to
