State agency news releases about the response to mitigation efforts of the coronavirus.

Update: Increases in Hospitalizations and Positivity Rate, Counties of Concern, Nursing Home Visitation, Order Extension

COVID-19 Update: Increases in Hospitalizations and Positivity Rate, Counties of Concern, Nursing Home Visitation, Order Extension June 29, 2020 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today provided the following updates on Ohio's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. HOSPITALIZATIONS: Last week was the first week of increasing COVID-19 hospital utilization in Ohio after over

Update: Public Awareness Campaigns, Fireworks, Criminal Justice Grants

COVID-19 Update: Public Awareness Campaigns, Fireworks, Criminal Justice Grants June 23, 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. PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS Governor DeWine today announced two public awareness campaigns aimed at spreading awareness of COVID-19 prevention

Update: Basic Reproduction Number, Pop-Up Sites, Multi-System Youth Grant

COVID-19 Update: Basic Reproduction Number, Pop-Up Sites, Multi-System Youth Grant June 16, 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. SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM:  More than 65,000 children a day are expected to take part in Ohio's Summer

Update: Testing Expansion, R0 in Ohio, Place of Worship Best Practices, New Role for Dr. Acton, ODJFS Employment/Training Grant

COVID-19 Update: Testing Expansion, R0 in Ohio, Place of Worship Best Practices, New Role for Dr. Acton, ODJFS Employment/Training Grant June 11, 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. TESTING EXPANSION:

Update: Additional Reopening Dates, Order Signed, Ohio National Guard

COVID-19 Update: Additional Reopening Dates, Order Signed, Ohio National Guard June 5, 2020 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Dr. Amy Acton, MD, MPH, today provided the following updates. ADDITIONAL REOPENINGS:  Governor DeWine announced today that the following sectors are permitted to reopen on June 19, 2020: Casinos

Update: Disparity, K-12 Reopening, Medical Procedures, Funding Opportunities for Businesses

COVID-19 Update: Disparity, K-12 Reopening, Medical Procedures, Funding Opportunities for Businesses June 2, 2020 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Dr. Amy Acton, MD, MPH, today provided the following updates. OHIO DISPARITY:  Governor DeWine announced today that he is intensifying efforts in Ohio to improve issues of health

Update: Testing, Assisted Living Visitation, Premium Deferrals, Fairs

COVID-19 Update: Testing, Assisted Living Visitation, Premium Deferrals, Fairs 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

Update: Efforts to Improve Minority Health, New Sector Openings

COVID-19 Update: Efforts to Improve Minority Health, New Sector Openings 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

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