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

Update: Medicaid Waiver Application, First Responder Safety, Essential Job Openings

COVID-19 Update: Medicaid Waiver Application, First Responder Safety, Essential Job Openings April 14, 2020 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Dr. Amy Acton, MD, MPH, provided the following updates on Ohio's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. MEDICAID WAIVER APPLICATION:  In addition to previous emergency measures taken by the

Update: Nursing Home Order, Liquor Sales, TANF Funding, Rapid Testing, Prison Update

COVID-19 Update: Nursing Home Order, Liquor Sales, TANF Funding, Rapid Testing, Prison Update April 13, 2020 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Dr. Amy Acton, MD, MPH, provided the following updates on Ohio's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. NURSING HOME ORDER:  Governor DeWine announced today that the Ohio

Update: Eased Medicaid Restrictions, N95 Sterilization, Distillery-Made Hand Sanitizer, Food Trucks at Rest Areas, New Data Reporting

COVID-19 Update: Eased Medicaid Restrictions, N95 Sterilization, Distillery-Made Hand Sanitizer, Food Trucks at Rest Areas, New Data Reporting April 10, 2020 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Dr. Amy Acton, MD, MPH, provided the following updates on Ohio's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. MEDICAID:  Governor DeWine announced

Update: Continue Staying Home, Correction Officer Death, PPE Sterilization, Child Abuse Reports, Proposed $1.6 Million Dividend for Employers

COVID-19 Update: Update: Continue Staying Home, Correction Officer Death, PPE Sterilization, Child Abuse Reports, Proposed $1.6 Million Dividend for Employers April 8, 2020 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Dr. Amy Acton, MD, MPH, today thanked Ohioans who are staying home to prevent the spread of COVID-19

Liquor Sales, Office of Small Business Relief, Ohio Prisons, SNAP Payments

COVID-19 Update: Liquor Sales, Office of Small Business Relief, Ohio Prisons, SNAP Payments April 7, 2020 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Dr. Amy Acton, MD, MPH, provided the following updates on Ohio's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION VOTE: The Ohio Liquor Control Commission passed

Sites Selected for Enhanced Hospital Capacity, Ohio National Guard to Assist Federal Prison, Dispute Resolution Commission Now Active

COVID-19 Update: Sites Selected for Enhanced Hospital Capacity; Ohio National Guard to Assist Federal Prison; Dispute Resolution Commission Now Active April 6, 2020 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Dr. Amy Acton, MD, MPH, provided the following updates on Ohio's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. HOSPITAL CAPACITY: 

Ohioans Encouraged to Wear Cloth Masks in Public | Governor Signs TeleHealth Executive Order | New Wi-Fi Hotspot Locator

Ohioans Encouraged to Wear Cloth Masks in Public | Governor Signs TeleHealth Executive Order | New Wi-Fi Hotspot Locator April 4, 2020 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Dr. Amy Acton, MD, MPH, today urged Ohioans to begin wearing cloth masks while in public, as recommended

Testing Supplies | PPE Sanitizing | Inmate Release Recommendation | Remote Learning Guide

Testing Supplies | PPE Sanitizing | Inmate Release Recommendation | Remote Learning Guide April 3, 2020 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Dr. Amy Acton, MD, MPH, today provided an update on the status of Ohio's response to COVID-19. TESTING SUPPLIES: Governor DeWine announced today that

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