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UC Health confirms first COVID-19 positive cases in cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio – UC Health confirms that four patients have tested positive for COVID-19. The patients, initially seen at UC Health’s West Chester Hospital, have been treated and released. In order to protect patient privacy, no other details have been provided. The news release from UC Health sys, “Our physicians, nurses, caregivers, and staff are…
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Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County will close all of its facilities to the public tonight at 6 PM
Any Library location that is a designated polling place will remain so and will be open for voting on election day, Tuesday, March 17. Loveland, Ohio – In response to the growing COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County will close all of its facilities to the public beginning Friday, March…
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More clarity: Governor DeWine announces school closures
Columbus, Ohio – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has announced that due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, he has ordered that all kindergarten through 12th-grade schools close for a period of several weeks. Governor DeWine 3-12-2020 COVID-19 Update (Video) Beginning at the conclusion of the school day on Monday, March 16, all K-12 schools will close to students through Friday, April…
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Ohio bans mass gatherings of 100 or more
Columbus, Ohio – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced that Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton, M.D., MPH has signed an order to prohibit mass gatherings in the state of Ohio. Mass gatherings are defined as any event or convening that brings together 100 or more persons in a single room or single space…
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Dewine announces Ohio schools will close on Monday until at least until April 3
Watch the press conference HERE on the Ohio Channel. All K-12 schools: Public, private, charter. @GovMikeDeWine We have a responsibility to save lives. We could have waited to close schools, but based on advice from health experts, this is the time to do it. Current data for #COVID19 in #Ohio: 5 confirmed cases 30 negative…
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OHSAA Postpones All Remaining Winter Tournaments
COLUMBUS, Ohio – At 12:45 PM Thursday, the Ohio High School Athletic Association announced that all remaining winter tournament contests are immediately postponed due to the growing situation with the coronavirus COVID-19. The suspended tournaments include the women’s state basketball tournament; the state individual wrestling tournament; the state ice hockey tournament, and the men’s regional…
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Little Miami School District cancels or postpones several events
Morrow, Ohio – The Little Miami School District has released a statement today about steps they are taking to address the safety and well-being of students and the community during the spread of CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19). Events of note: March 12: Maineville parent-teacher conferences — On as scheduled March 16: All-district skate at Castle Skateland —…
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Governor DeWine Announces limited access to nursing home, assisted living facilities
The Ohio Department of Health and the Ohio Department of Veterans Services issued an order limiting the number of visitors to one person per resident per day. Exceptions can be made for end-of-life cases. The order will require that these facilities screen all individuals at every point of entry, including employees, vendors, family members, etc.…
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Governor DeWine signs emergency order regarding coronavirus (COVID-19)
DeWine said, the 3 confirmed cases in Ohio creates a “potentially dangerous condition.” DeWine orders that normal purchasing and contracting requirements for State agencies that need to procure necessary resources or supplies be suspended. The Department of Health will issue guidelines for private businesses regarding work and travel restrictions. Voting locations in nursing homes will…
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Ohio Governor and Health Director announce COVID-19 testing protocol
We encourage all Loveland Area residents to visit the website, www.coronavirus.ohio.gov. This site provides regular updates, answers to frequently asked questions, tips for preventing infectious disease, a household checklist, and informational videos. A call center is also open to answer questions from the public regarding coronavirus (COVID-19). The call center will be open 7 days a week…
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