April 12, 2020 Wyandot County Public Health COVID-19 Update:
As of 8:30 AM, there have been a total of 11 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Wyandot County, including two deaths. Currently there are no COVID-19 patients hospitalized. 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. Specific Wyandot County data is available on WCPH Facebook page.
The Ohio Department of Health reported 6604 confirmed and probable cases, 1948 hospitalizations, and 253 deaths in Ohio. For additional statewide case information visit: https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/
Children and adults do not respond to stress in the same ways. If you have noticed your child behaving differently, know that you are not alone. It is important to educate children on current events in an age-appropriate manner. Here are some ways to talk to your children about what is happening in the world around them: https://www.cdc.gov/childrenindisasters/helping-children-cope.html
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
To view the current Ohio Department of Health Orders and Governor DeWine’s executive orders, please visit:
https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/resources/public-health-orders/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
