As of 2:30 PM today, no positive test results have been reported for Wyandot County.
In the State of Ohio, the Ohio Department of Health is reporting 67 confirmed cases in 16 counties. For specific information visit https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/
Remember that the best thing you can do in the face of COVID-19 is to take precautions to protect yourself, your family, and your community:
- Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds; dry hands with a clean towel or air dry hands.
- Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer when soap and water are unavailable.
- Cover your mouth with a tissue or sleeve when sneezing or coughing.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Avoid contact with people who are sick.
- Clean “high-touch” surfaces daily. These include counters, tabletops, doorknobs, light switches, bathroom fixtures, toilets, phones, keyboards, desks, and tablets.
Current State of Ohio Restrictions, as of 8:30 AM March 17, 2020
- Order to Limit and/or Prohibit Mass Gatherings of 50 or more
- Order the Closure of All K-12 Schools until April 3, 2020
- Order to Require Health Screening for Admission to State Operated Psychiatric Hospitals or to Department of Youth Services Facilities
- Order Limiting the Sale of Food and Beverages, and Alcohol to Carry-out and Delivery
- Order to Limit Access to Ohio’s Jails and Detention Facilities,
- Closure of the Polling Locations in the State of Ohio
- Order to Close Gyms, Fitness Centers, Recreation Centers, Bowling Alleys, Indoor Water Parks, Movie Theaters, and Trapoline Parks Until Further Notice.
- Order to Limit Access to Ohio’s Nursing Homes and Similar Facilities,
As we continue to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak, it is important that we rely on good information. Currently 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