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Hamilton County, Ohio – In a press briefing on Wednesday, Commissioner Denise Driehaus said, “COVID-19 Cases have dramatically increased in Hamilton County.”
Driehaus, the President of the Board said, “I’m saddened to report that the County has seen its biggest spike in new COVID 19 CASES since the crises began.” She added that the spike is too large to be attributed to new testing alone.
Go to 3:43 minute mark where the briefing begins.
Hamilton County, Ohio – Jamie Higley, the Administrator of Food Safety Programs at the Ohio Department of Health and Mike Samet the Public Information Officer for Hamilton County Public Health issued the following FDA Advisory this morning.
FDA advises consumers not to use hand sanitizer products manufactured by Eskbiochem
FDA advises consumers not to use hand sanitizer products manufactured by Eskbiochem
[6/19/2020] FDA advises consumers not to use any hand sanitizer manufactured by Eskbiochem SA de CV in Mexico, due to the potential presence of methanol (wood alcohol), a substance that can be toxic when absorbed through the skin or ingested. FDA has identified the following products manufactured by Eskbiochem:
FDA tested samples of Lavar Gel and CleanCare No Germ. Lavar Gel contains 81 percent (v/v) methanol and no ethyl alcohol, and CleanCare No Germ contains 28 percent (v/v) methanol. Methanol is not an acceptable ingredient for hand sanitizers and should not be used due to its toxic effects.
Consumers who have been exposed to hand sanitizer containing methanol should seek immediate treatment, which is critical for potential reversal of toxic effects of methanol poisoning. Substantial methanol exposure can result in nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system or death. Although all persons using these products on their hands are at risk, young children who accidently ingest these products and adolescents and adults who drink these products as an alcohol (ethanol) substitute, are most at risk for methanol poisoning.
On June 17, 2020, FDA contacted Eskbiochem to recommend the company remove its hand sanitizer products from the market due to the risks associated with methanol poisoning. To date, the company has not taken action to remove these potentially dangerous products from the market. Therefore, FDA recommends consumers stop using these hand sanitizers and dispose of them immediately in appropriate hazardous waste containers. Do not flush or pour these products down the drain.
FDA reminds consumers to wash their hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after coughing, sneezing, or blowing one’s nose. If soap and water are not readily available, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend consumers use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent ethanol.
FDA remains vigilant and will continue to take action when quality issues arise with hand sanitizers. Additionally, the agency is concerned with false and misleading claims for hand sanitizers, for example that they can provide prolonged protection such as 24-hours against viruses including COVID-19, since there is no evidence to support these claims.
To date, FDA is not aware of any reports of adverse events associated with these hand sanitizer products. FDA encourages health care professionals, consumers and patients to report adverse events or quality problems experienced with the use of hand sanitizers to FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program:
Loveland, Ohio – Here are the latest COVID 19 stats as reported by the agencies as of 10 AM Tuesday, June 23, 2020. Some data is not present because not all Health Districts report the same data.
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Hamilton County, Ohio – Hamilton County Public Health (HCPH) has added a list and map of locations testing for COVID-19 on its website.
There are two locations close to Loveland.
CareFirst – Loveland Urgent Care (FKA Tristate Urgent Care)Address: 10582 Loveland Madeira Rd, Loveland, Ohio 45140
Phone Number: (513) 677-2400Website
Hours: 8am – 8pm 7 days/week
Testing Site Type: Urgent Care Clinic
Appointment Required: No
Doctor Referral Required: NoNotes:
Must meet specific symptom requirements. Flu and Strep tests will be done first, before COVID-19 test.
TriHealth Bethesda North HospitalAddress: 10500 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, Ohio 45242
Phone Number: (513) 865-1112Website
Hours: 24 HR
Testing Site Type: Emergency Room
Appointment Required: Yes
Doctor Referral Required: YesNotes:
TriHealth: If you do not have a physician, you can visit the closest TriHealth Emergency Department for evaluation. If you meet clinical criteria, COVID-19 testing can occur onsite. For those who DO have a primary care physician, you should contact you.
“Testing is one of the main components of our work toward ending the COVID-19 pandemic,” according to interim Hamilton County Health Commissioner Greg Kesterman. “Testing and then isolating positive cases while performing extensive contact tracing is the road map to ending this pandemic. As testing becomes more widely available, we want to make sure the public is aware of how to find testing locations,” Kesterman adds.
The site lists testing locations throughout Hamilton County, along with the requirements and direction for accessing testing at each location. As more testing becomes available, more sites will be added to the list.
If your organization is performing COVID-19 testing and would like to be added to this list, contact michelle.altman@hamilton-co.org.
Warren County, Ohio – There have been a total of 497 total positive cases of COVID 19 in Warren County as of today vs. 473 total positive cases yesterday. +24
There has been 84 new positive cases in the last 14 days.
Hamilton County reports 1,677 total cases today v.s 1,651 yesterday (+26) and 3 new overnight hospitalizations.
Clermont County reports 1 new case overnight.
In Ohio, there are 420 new cases since yesterday, 61 more in the hospital, and 17 additional deaths.
Yesterday the Warren County Health Department issued a press release saying that they are seeing a rapid increase in community spread of COVID-19 cases. ([BREAKING] Warren County Health Director sees rapid increase in community spread of COVID-19 cases)
Cases Clermont 218** – Hamilton* 1,511 – Warren 407 – Ohio** 37,282
Hospitalizations Clermont 41 – Hamilton* 333 – Warren 54 – Ohio** 6,312
Deaths Clermont 5*** – Hamilton* 106 – Warren 21 – Ohio** 2,339***
*Does not include Norwood (Not reporting any data) and Springdale (100 cases, 4 deaths)
** Includes “Probable Cases”
*** Includes “Probable Deaths”
Hamilton County, Ohio – On May 4, Treasurer Robert Goering announced he is extending the real estate tax due date to July 17. The deadline for taxes due for the second half of 2019 was June 22.
Goering said that the tax bills will be mailed approximately June 22.
The decision was made taking into account multiple factors according to the Goering, including that the Hamilton County Administration Building remains closed to the public and his office is not available to taxpayers. The office is closed to the general public until further notice.
Communication with the office can be made by phone at 946-4800 or email at county.treasurer@hamilton-co.org.
There are 7,791 confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Ohio and 361 confirmed and probable COVID-19 deaths. A total of 2,237 people have been hospitalized, including 677 admissions to intensive care units. In-depth data can be accessed by visiting coronavirus.ohio.gov.
Video of today’s full Statehouse update, including versions with foreign language closed captioning, can be viewed on the Ohio Channel’s YouTube page.
For more information on Ohio’s response to COVID-19, visit coronavirus.ohio.gov or call 1-833-4-ASK-ODH.
Clermont County COVID-19 Case Summary – 45 Confirmed Cases 4 Probable Cases. 49 Total Cases 26 Recovered. 10 Hospitalizations. 1 Death. 2-86 Age Range. 25 Females. 24 Males
**Hamilton County has Confirmed 594 COVID-19 Cases from the Ohio Department of Health
| HCPH Residents | Hospitalizations | Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 360 | 90 | 21 |
**Includes Cincinnati, Norwood, and Springdale.
Warren County: 85 Confirmed Cases
56 males, 29 female
Hospitalizations: 14
Deaths: 3
Hamilton County, Ohio – Before COVID-19 commanded the lion’s share of headlines, Hamilton County Public Health (HCPH) was in the midst of another battle — fighting the disease of addiction.
“We have made some modifications to our program to ensure the health and safety of our clients and our harm reduction team.”
“We certainly haven’t lost sight of those struggling with addiction,” says Greg Kesterman, interim health commissioner at Hamilton County Public Health. “But we have made some modifications to our program to ensure the health and safety of our clients and our harm reduction team.”
Syringe services are now available only through an appointment. Clients will receive a one-month supply of all items offered through the service. Clients can schedule appoints by phone, text, e-mail or through Facebook. Call or text 513-316-7725; log onto Facebook: @hc.xchange; or e-mail ExchangeProject@hamilton-co.org.
These calls will help clients find healthcare, housing, food or other needed resources.
In addition to syringe and other exchange service items, the HCPH team implemented a text service for its clients with alerts and messages covering a number of health and safety issues. The team is also reaching out through clients’ preferred communication mediums to check in during the stay-at-home order. These calls will help clients find healthcare, housing, food or other needed resources.
The HCPH Harm Reduction team is also continuing its distribution of Narcan®.
The HCPH Harm Reduction team is also continuing its distribution of Narcan®, the overdose-reversing drug. Clients can schedule an appointment to receive Narcan via a drive-through service. To schedule an appointment, call or text 513-946-7676; log on to Facebook: facebook.com/hc.narcan; or e-mail narcan@hamilton-co.org.
The HCPH team is also working closely with the Hamilton County Justice Center to ensure inmates released from incarceration have the appropriate resources. Each inmate will receive resource information in their property bags upon release. Finally, addiction treatment providers are operating during the COVID-19 pandemic. The HCPH team is available to help clients navigate the referral process to enter treatment.
“These are difficult times for all of us, but certainly for those with additional medical challenges,” Kesterman adds. “Even though we are all working to comply with stay-at-home requirements, our clients’ needs don’t go away. That’s what we’re here for.”
Ohio’s new stay at home order goes into effect at midnight tonight.
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 this afternoon.
HOSPITAL CAPACITY
The announcement said that Ohio must double its hospital capacity due to the oncoming COVID-19 surge, Ohio has developed a plan to expand healthcare services at alternative sites in addition to the traditional medical care facilities. Representatives from health care systems, local governments, county emergency management agencies, state agencies, the Ohio National Guard, among others, examined buildings across the state that could support large numbers of patients.
The following sites have been selected based on considerations such as distance to an existing hospital, conditions safe for patients and health care professionals, and space to meet the region’s expected needs, including the Duke Energy Convention Center in downtown Cincinnati.
These facilities would be used for the mildly ill, while the sickest patients will be housed in traditional hospitals.
Assessments of other sites will continue if needed.
The press release from the Governor’s office said that health care regions in southern and southeastern Ohio have determined the existing hospital facilities in their areas will, with additional equipment, be capable to handle a surge in patients without going to an off-site location.
OHIO NATIONAL GUARD TO ASSIST FEDERAL PRISON
Governor DeWine announced that he has authorized the Ohio National Guard to assist federal authorities in the Elkton Federal Correctional Institution in Columbiana County where seven inmates have tested positive for COVID-19, and three inmates have died from the disease.
“To be clear, this is not a state facility, it is a federal prison – but, this prison is in Ohio. Ohio citizens work there, and their families live here,” said Governor DeWine. “As we’ve said for weeks, we’re all in this together, and providing state help for this federal prison is the right thing to do.”
The Ohio National Guard’s mission will be focused on providing medical assistance. They will not be armed, nor will they be providing security.
The guardsmen and women will assist in the prison’s infirmary with non-COVID-19 cases and with patients who are showing symptoms of the disease. These soldiers, who all work in the medical field, will have N-95 respirators for protection while they work to augment the current prison medical staff. They will treat those they can and triage others with serious symptoms for hospital care.
The guard also stands ready to help with transporting the seriously ill patients to the hospital in the event of a surge of sick inmates. In addition to staff, the guard will bring equipment and ambulances with them as well.
Governor DeWine also requested that the Federal Bureau of Prisons and U.S. Department of Justice cease accepting new inmates at the facility.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Lt. Governor Husted announced that the administration’s Dispute Resolution Commission, which was initially announced last week, is now prepared to receive submissions from essential businesses as well as county health departments.
The panel, which includes Ohio Department of Commerce Director Sheryl Maxfield, Development Services Agency Director Lydia Mihalik, and Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Chairman Sam Randazzo, will specifically seek to resolve disputes when two county health departments disagree on whether a type of business should or should not be deemed essential during the state of emergency. The purpose of the commission is to provide clarity and ensure that similarly-situated businesses are treated fairly, regardless of which side of a county line they operate.
For more information, visit Coronavirus.Ohio.gov/BusinessHelp and select the “Businesses & Nonprofits” tab for more information.
REMINDER – NEW STAY AT HOME ORDER
Ohio’s new stay at home order goes into effect at midnight tonight. You can find the full order at coronavirus.ohio.gov.
Retailers will be required to determine a maximum number of customers allowed in the store to account for proper physical distancing. That number must also be displayed at the businesses’ entrances.
REMINDER – SNOWBIRDS MUST SELF-QUARANTINE
Governor DeWine today reminded “snowbirds” that they must quarantine for 14 days once they arrive in Ohio.
“I know that many of our Ohio snowbirds will soon be returning from places like Florida, and we want to make sure that you remain healthy and that those around you remain healthy,” said Governor DeWine.
In addition to those returning after spending winter elsewhere, anyone who has traveled outside of Ohio for any other reason must also self-quarantine for 14 days upon their return. This order excludes truckers, healthcare workers, other workers providing essential services, and those who live on the state border.
CURRENT OHIO DATA
There are 4,450 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ohio and 142 deaths. A total of 1,214 people have been hospitalized, including 371 admissions to intensive care units. In-depth data can be accessed by visiting coronavirus.ohio.gov.
In Clermont County there are 27 cases, 4 hospitalizations, and 1 death.
In Hamilton County there are 394 cases, 66 hospitalizations, and 9 deaths.
In Warren County there are 37 cases, 5 hospitalizations, and 0 deaths.
In Butler County there are 75 cases, 29 hospitalizations, and 2 deaths.
Video of today’s full update, including versions with foreign language closed captioning, can be viewed on the Ohio Channel’s YouTube page.
For more information on Ohio’s response to COVID-19, visit coronavirus.ohio.gov or call 1-833-4-ASK-ODH.
