April 16, 2020 Wyandot County Public Health COVID-19 Update:
Today we are reporting 14 lab confirmed cases of coronavirus in Wyandot County. This includes two deaths and no hospitalizations. In addition, we have five probable COVID-19 cases pending review by the Ohio Department of Health. 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. See our Facebook page for specific Wyandot County data.
As of 2:00 PM Thursday, the Ohio Department of Health has reported 8,414 confirmed and probable cases, 2,331 hospitalizations, and 389 deaths in Ohio. For additional statewide case information, download the COVID Summary data spreadsheet here: https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/static/COVIDSummaryData.csv
Tomorrow marks the one month anniversary of the school closures due to Coronavirus. This has been an adjustment for both parents and students as homeschooling and technology have become a large part of learning. Share a picture of your favorite homeschooler(s) in the comments on our Facebook post! While you’re at it, give a shout-out to teachers to show your appreciation for their dedication and patience.
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
