Have you experienced a reduction of income due to a layoff, mandatory closure of a nonessential business, etc. during the Coronavirus outbreak? You may now qualify for one of the following food assistance programs:
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides nutrition benefits to supplement the food budget of families so they can purchase healthy food. For more information on eligibility requirements and how to apply, call Wyandot County Job & Family Services at (419) 617-4230 or visit:
https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program
Women, Infants, & Children (WIC) is a nutrition education and supplemental food program for income eligible women, infants, and children up to age five. To reach the local WIC office, call (419) 294-3341. Complete eligibility requirements and more details about WIC can be found here:
Currently, there are two confirmed cases of coronavirus in Wyandot County. Do not rely on the number of positive tests to determine when you need to protect yourself. Continue to practice social distancing. The Stay at Home Order was put in place to protect citizens through self-quarantine. Please take these regulations seriously to keep Wyandot County healthy.
As of 2:00 PM Friday, the Ohio Department of Health reported 3312 confirmed cases, 895 hospitalizations, and 91 deaths. For additional statewide case information visit: https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/
The Ohio Department of Health has created the following dashboard which will provide you with both local and regional data: https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/home/dashboard
Protect yourself and others from COVID-19 by taking these precautions:
- Stay home
- Practice Social Distancing
- Get adequate sleep and eat well-balanced meals
- Wash hands often with water and soap (20 seconds or longer)
- Dry hands with a clean towel or air dry your hands
- Cover your mouth with a tissue or sleeve when coughing or sneezing
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands or after touching surfaces
- Clean and disinfect "High-Touch" surfaces often
- Call before visiting your doctor
- Practice good hygiene habits
To view the updated Ohio Department of Health Orders and Governor DeWine’s executive orders, please visit:
https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/home/public-health-orders
As we continue to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak, it is important that we rely on good information. Wyandot County Public Health recommends the following resources:
ODH Information Line (833) 4 ASK ODH
State- https://coronavirus.ohio.gov
Federal- https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html