March 27, 2020 Wyandot County Public Health COVID-19 Update:
Wyandot County Public Health continues to emphasize the importance of social distancing in order to slow the spread of Coronavirus. Please follow your healthcare provider’s recommendations regarding isolating yourself when you are ill in order to protect your family and local community.
You can help limit the spread of the disease and prevent crowding at healthcare facilities, including your local hospital. Contact your healthcare provider by phone prior to visiting in person if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, which include fever, cough, shortness of breath, etc. and feel you need medical attention. Many providers are offering consultations via telemedicine or telephone to further limit face-to-face contact. If you do not have a medical provider, please call Urgent Care at Wyandot Memorial Hospital at 419-294-4991 ext. 2126 for assistance. As always, if you are experiencing severe symptoms, seek medical attention immediately.
As of 8:30 AM today, we are reporting one positive COVID-19 test result in Wyandot County, and community transmission is suspected.
In the State of Ohio, the Ohio Department of Health is reporting 1137 confirmed cases and 19 deaths. For additional statewide case information visit: https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/
The Ohio Department of Health has created a new dashboard at: https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/home/dashboard
This interactive dashboard will provide you both local and regional data.
Protect yourself and others from COVID-19 by taking these precautions:
• Stay home
• Practice Social Distancing
• Get adequate sleep and eat well-balanced meals
• Wash hands often with water and soap (20 seconds or longer)
• Dry hands with a clean towel or air dry your hands
• Cover your mouth with a tissue or sleeve when coughing or sneezing
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, mouth with unwashed hands or after touching surfaces
• Clean and disinfect "High-Touch" surfaces often
• Call before visiting your doctor
• Practice good hygiene habits
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
